Lawmakers have only one more chance to consider gambling legislation this year This week, a conference committee panel of three Senators and three House members recommended that Alabama lawmakers approve a ballot referendum. In the August 20 special election, voters would decide whether to approve a state lottery, up to seven racinos, and three tribal
The bill will allow HHR gambling in Greene County as other gambling bills remain in limbo The Alabama Senate has approved a bill that could change the gambling landscape of the state. Senate Bill 298, sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton, seeks to legalize historical horse racing (HHR) slot machines in Greene County. This legislation allows
Lawmakers receive backlash after offering to give charities a break Lawmakers in the Dáil Éireann (Irish Lower House) debated on April 24 whether charities should still be included in Gambling Regulation Bill 2022. The Irish Times reported that the Opposition had proposed a total exemption, but the amendment was ultimately voted down. James Browne, Minister of State at
Talk of the legislation has circled for months, and finally made its appearance this week Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced a bill that would prevent gamblers from using credit cards to fund their iGaming accounts. Senate Bill 1159 was filed on Monday and seeks to address concerns about the potential harm associated with gambling. Senator Wayne Fontana introduced the legislation aimed
Lawmakers don’t seem to be concerned with passing the legislation before the end of the session Legislators delayed the meeting on Wednesday regarding the proposed gambling package in Alabama due to disagreements between the House and Senate. With the session ending in a week, time’s quickly running out. Rep. Chris Blackshear texted on Wednesday that
The legislative change greatly favors charitable gambling over commercial alternatives The Irish government’s new gambling legislation proposes a ban on betting advertising, but charities will reportedly be exempt from this controversial measure. On Wednesday, legislators are scheduled to discuss a proposed bill that seeks to establish a new licensing system and governing body to regulate the betting industry in the Republic. James Browne,
The country has recognized the financial value of offering a legal and regulated iGaming market South Africa’s primary opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), recently presented its Remote Gambling Bill of 2024 in Parliament. This bill marks the culmination of over two years of extensive research, drafting, and consultations with gaming industry experts. MP Dean Macpherson, the
Lawmakers could be ready to tackle various gambling bills before the end of April Alabama gambling legislation has been a controversial topic and is scheduled for another round of deliberation as lawmakers determine the fate of the biggest gambling expansion in the state’s history. Lawmakers will convene sometime between today and April 26 to consider a bill that would
Brazil continues to shape its online gambling and betting markets Brazil’s Regulatory Policy of the Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA) and the Ministry of Finance entered the new regulations for Normative Ordinance No 615 into the country’s Official Diary of the Union today (April 18). Several changes are coming, including a prohibition on credit cards and cryptocurrency
Alabama lawmakers can’t agree on how to advance two gambling-related bills The Alabama House of Representatives is unhappy with revisions made by the Senate changes to its gambling bill. HB 151 and HB 152 were sent to a conference committee on Thursday, nearly a month after senators effectively stripped the original legislation passed by the
Time is running out for the House and Senate to find common ground on gambling bills Alabama Lawmakers are ready to resume negotiations on two gambling bills this week following a week-long recess. With only days to go before the end of the session, it’s unclear if the bills can garner enough support. Gambling has
The Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation could take over for two current regulators A comprehensive bill introduced in the Kentucky legislature on Tuesday aims to create a new independent government corporation to manage nearly all of Kentucky’s gambling and horse racing. The 281-page proposal would authorize the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation to
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