The state is enacting a series of laws that target the gambling space Hawaii lawmakers are pushing forward with a new set of bills aimed at reshaping the state’s strict stance on gambling, focusing on enforcement rather than legalization for now. Honolulu officials recently passed Bills 11, 12, and 13, each designed to give law
Tag: gambling
Brazilian Senate Has Only Weeks To Vote on Land-Based Gambling Legalization
The legislative session will end soon, with several gambling-related bills still on the table Brazil’s Senate is facing a tight timeline to vote on a long-delayed bill that would legalize land-based gambling across the country. With the legislative recess scheduled for July, Senate President Davi Alcolumbre has reportedly informed party leaders that Bill PL 2,234/2022
Italy Delays Introduction of Gambling Reforms
The new regulations may not be implemented until the summer of next year Italy’s plans to roll out sweeping gambling reforms have been officially pushed back, with the government now aiming for an August 2026 implementation. Originally scheduled to be finalized by the end of 2025, the delay comes after a proposal by MP Mariangela
Sri Lanka Adding to SE Asia Casino Gambling Frenzy
SE Asia is rapidly becoming the gambling hub of the world Sri Lanka is moving closer to reshaping its gambling landscape, with a newly proposed bill that could bring major changes to how betting and gaming are regulated across the country. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake recently published a draft law that, if passed by parliament,
Ohio Gambling Expansion Bill Facing Challenges
Opponents and supporters are making the bill’s progress difficult A bill aiming to legalize online casino gaming in Ohio is encountering stiff resistance as lawmakers continue to weigh the proposal’s broader impact. During a three-hour hearing on May 29, the Ohio Senate’s Select Committee on Gaming heard testimony from more than 40 individuals, the majority
Nevada Bill That Toughens Gambling Laws Advances
Both legislative chambers have now signed off on the legislation Live dealer roulette offers the thrill of real casino play from the comfort of home, but it still carries one important element players can’t ignore: the house edge. This built-in advantage for the casino plays a key role in shaping your results over time, and
Ohio Preparing New Online Gambling Legalization Bill
The new bill places stiff restrictions on who can offer online gambling in the state Ohio lawmakers are weighing two different proposals that could open the door to legal online gambling in the state. One week after a Senate bill was introduced, two Republican representatives in the House unveiled a separate measure aimed at allowing
Georgia Could Make Another Run at Legalized Gambling
Rumors are circulating that lawmakers will undertake a new study on legalized gambling Georgia lawmakers are once again revisiting the possibility of legalizing gambling. A House study committee has been formed to examine how legal gaming could impact the state’s economy, job market, and social landscape. The group will be led by Rep. Marcus Wiedower,
Ohio Set to Consider Online Gambling Expansion with New Senate Bill
The bill is the latest effort, although the tax implications may scare some away Lawmakers in Ohio are taking a fresh look at expanding online gambling in the state, with a new proposal that could bring significant changes to how digital gaming is regulated and taxed. State Sen. Nathan Manning has introduced Senate Bill 197,
Paraguay To Give Up Gambling Monopoly Following Legislative Changes
The South American country is going to open its retail and online gambling markets Paraguay has officially ended its gambling monopoly after the government signed Law No. 7348/2025, opening the door for private operators to legally offer games of chance both online and in physical locations. The new legislation replaces key aspects of the old
Online Gambling Bill Approved in Alberta, Canada
The bill now only needs Royal Assent, which most believe is a guarantee Alberta is officially moving ahead with plans to open its online gambling market to private operators. The province’s legislature has passed Bill 48, known as the iGaming Alberta Act, clearing the way for regulated online casinos and sportsbooks to operate under government
Ohio Lawmaker Confirms New Online Gambling Bill in the Works
The bill could be a measure to help the state respond to budget shortfalls Ohio could soon see a major shift in its gambling laws, with a new online gaming bill currently being drafted. Representative Brian Stewart, a Republican from Ashville and chair of the House Finance Committee, confirmed that he’s working on legislation that