The state’s lawmakers and residents continue to resist efforts to legalize gambling A new bill introduced in Alabama could give voters the chance to decide whether the state should allow a lottery, casino gambling, and sports betting. Senate Bill 257 was filed by Senator Merika Coleman and proposes a constitutional amendment that would put the
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Missouri Lawmakers Advance Bill To Expand Legalized Gambling in the State
With tribal casino plans also moving forward, lawmakers are signaling interest in an expansive gambling market Missouri lawmakers are taking another step toward expanding legal gambling in the state, with a bill moving through the House that would regulate slot-style machines found in convenience stores and other retail locations. The proposal is sponsored by Rep.
Oklahoma Bill Seeks To Open the State’s Gambling Market
While limited in scope, the proposal may serve as a test of how the state approaches gambling changes Oklahoma lawmakers are considering a new proposal that could slightly loosen the state’s long-standing restrictions on gambling. Senate Bill 2081, introduced during the 2026 legislative session, aims to update wagering laws by allowing limited, tightly regulated betting
South Carolina Governor Confirms Complete Block on Casino Legislation
Gov. Henry McMaster has acknowledged that he will veto any attempt to legalize casinos South Carolina’s chances of approving casino legislation appear finished for the 2026 cycle after Gov. Henry McMaster made his position unmistakably clear. The governor has confirmed he will not support any effort to legalize commercial casinos in the state, regardless of
Casino Relocation Bill in Indiana Survives Latest Vote
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
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











