While passage is not guaranteed, surviving this far keeps the effort firmly alive for now Indiana lawmakers took another step this week toward possibly relocating a casino license within the state, as House Bill 1038 cleared its second reading in the Indiana House of Representatives. The bill focuses on moving a casino license currently tied
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South Carolina’s 2026 Casino Initiative Could Already Be off the Table
Lawmakers have indicated that there’s not much interest in considering a gambling bill South Carolina’s push to allow casino gambling in 2026 is already facing serious trouble, with lawmakers signaling the proposal may not survive the current session. A bill that would have opened the door to a casino project was sent back to the
Italy Moving to Rewrite Country’s Land-Based Gambling Laws
A number of changes could come to the industry if the reforms are approved Italy is preparing to rewrite its land-based gambling rules, taking a major step toward aligning regulations across the country’s regions and municipalities. The government plans to release a draft decree that would modernize how retail gambling is licensed, managed, and supervised
Virginia Bill To Allow Tysons Casino Takes Another Step Forward
Even if approved by lawmakers, the proposal would still require a voter referendum A proposal that could allow a casino in Tysons cleared another hurdle this week in the Virginia Senate. A subcommittee voted 5–3 to advance legislation that would have added Fairfax County to the list of locations eligible for a casino, reviving a
Three New Counties Added to Indiana’s Casino Restructuring Bill
Supporters say a relocated casino could bring hundreds of jobs and major investments Indiana lawmakers have expanded a casino restructuring proposal by adding three more counties to the list of possible relocation sites. The House Public Policy Committee voted 9–1 to approve an amendment that broadens House Bill 1038, which centers on moving the Rising
New Bill to Allow Fairfax County, VA, To Host a Casino Emerges
The bill’s approval would only be one among several steps needed for the project to advance A new push to bring casino gaming to Northern Virginia is back in the General Assembly. Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell has introduced legislation that would allow Fairfax County to host a casino, reviving a proposal that stalled during
Attempt to Regulate Gambling in Costa Rica Fails
Costa Rica’s gambling sector remains in flux as gaming continues to expand across the region Efforts to update Costa Rica’s gambling laws hit a setback in early 2026 after lawmakers rejected a key reform proposal. Bill No. 25,057, designed to modernize oversight of games of chance, failed to clear an important legislative hurdle. The proposal
South Carolina Casino Bill Gets Update To Support the SC Conservation Bank
Even with the changes, passage is far from certain, and a veto from the governor is a real possibility South Carolina’s long-running casino debate took a new turn this week with an amendment aimed at boosting land conservation funding. State Rep. Bruce Bannister plans to update a casino bill to direct a large share of
Legalizing Casinos in South Carolina Faces Struggles Amid Growing Opposition
With resistance now organized at the State House, the path toward legal casinos appears increasingly uncertain Efforts to legalize casinos in South Carolina are facing renewed resistance as opposition from faith-based groups grows louder. A coalition of religious organizations and church leaders gathered at the State House this week to push back against proposals that
Virginia Lawmakers To Consider Creation of New Gambling Regulator
Lawmakers attempted a similar overhaul last year, but that effort stalled in committee Virginia lawmakers are once again weighing a proposal that would reshape how gambling is regulated across the state. A newly filed bill would create a standalone Virginia Gaming Commission, bringing oversight of all legal gambling activities under one central authority. The proposal,
Alabama could see renewed push for gambling legislation this year
Rep. Phillip Ensler says he would push for gambling approval As the 2026 legislative session begins in Alabama, state lawmakers are preparing for a renewed effort to legalize a state lottery, sports betting, and casino gaming. A key figure in this movement is Rep. Phillip Ensler, who has recently integrated the issue into his platform
Cardrooms, Slots Targeted in New Florida Bill
The comprehensive approach aims to strip localities of their ability to bypass state gambling laws A sweeping new gambling reform bill has been filed in Florida, targeting illegal gaming operations while removing diversity requirements from the state’s regulatory framework. Introduced by Sen. Clay Yarborough, SB 1164 proposes a wide range of changes that would impact











