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The First Circuit rejected Justice Department’s 2018 reinterpretation

US Wire Act only applies to sports betting, federal appeals court rules

United States | 21/01/2021

Four legislative leaders have showed opposition to the initiative earlier this month

Two Minnesota lawmakers to introduce sports betting legislation

Sen. Karla Bigham said she will soon file a bill to legalize the vertical, which would be joined by Rep. Pat Garofalo's own sports gambling bill in the House. The Minnesota Indian Gaming Association stated it remains "opposed to any and all ...

United States | 21/01/2021 | Legislation

Rep. Ron Stephens will also file legislation that would allow casinos and horse racing if approved by voters

Georgia's online sports betting bill would avoid constitutional amendment

House Bill 86 would authorize the Georgia Lottery to manage an online sports wagering system. Sports betting companies would pay a 16% tax on their income, with all the revenue going to the HOPE scholarship. The legislation is backed by a coalition ...

United States | 20/01/2021 | Legislation

By State Sen. Tom Briese of Albion

Nebraska: proposals introduced to get voter-approved casinos up an running

The initiatives included a constitutional amendment allowing casino gambling at licensed horse race tracks and two laws regulating the casinos and earmarking most of the tax revenue to property tax relief.

United States | 20/01/2021 | Legislation

They were required to help offset potential revenue losses from increased competition

Indiana's bill would stop compensation payments from Terre Haute casino to other cities

Rep. Alan Morrison's legislation would repeal a requirement that Spectacle Jack has to make three one-time payments to the city of Evansville, and supplemental distributions to casinos in East Chicago, French Lick, Hammond and Michigan City.

United States | 19/01/2021 | Legislation

Currently, there is no regulatory mechanism to monitor the state's online gaming scene

India: Meghalaya state approves online gaming ordinance

"In order to regulate gaming within the state and to bring revenue to the state government, we felt it necessary to enact a law for the same and therefore, the cabinet has approved the draft ordinance," said cabinet minister James K. Sangma.

India | 18/01/2021 | Legislation

Andrew Cuomo would include language this week with a competitive approach

NY Sen. Joe Addabbo criticizes Gov.'s plan for online sports betting, wants more operators

Cuomo is expected to direct the New York State Gaming Commission to request bids for a small number of mobile sports betting operators. Addabbo said the state should enact a more expansive system. He sponsors legislation backed by the industry that ...

United States | 18/01/2021 | Legislation

By Super Bowl

Ohio governor says sports betting could launch this year

Ohio had competing proposals in the house and senate last year that would have cleared the way for sports wagering at the state’s four casinos and seven racinos, but there were differences on oversight and other issues that the legislature was ...

United States | 15/01/2021 | Legislation

He wants lawmakers to expand gambling on and off tribal reservations

Arizona Gov. pushes for statewide sports betting, including mobile

In a message to lawmakers Wednesday, Gov. Doug Ducey said he has negotiated a new compact with Arizona tribes, which have the exclusive right to operate casino-style wagering in Arizona. He also wants to regulate wagers on fantasy leagues and ...

United States | 14/01/2021 | Legislation

State Senator Susan Glick

Indiana lawmaker submits proposal to legalize video gaming terminals

The Senate bill, which authorizes wagering on VGTs in veterans’ service organizations, fails to meet the expectations of the Indiana Licensed Beverage Association as they are pushing for legislation that would allow electronic games, such as ...

United States | 13/01/2021 | Legislation

Legislation The First Circuit rejected Justice Department’s 2018 reinterpretation

US Wire Act only applies to sports betting, federal appeals court rules

01/21/2021

Companies Pinnacle Solution will be VBET's second sportsbook provider

BetConstruct enables Pinnacle Sportsbook for VBET and partners

01/21/2021

Sports Betting Online sports betting will be taxed at an 8.4% rate, and online gaming ranges from about 20%

Michigan: 10th sports betting operator approved to go live online Friday

01/21/2021

Online Gaming The first igaming platforms are expected to be live by the first quarter of 2021, according to LOTBA

Argentina: Vibra Gaming first content provider registered with Buenos Aires City regulator

01/21/2021

Land Based Casinos José Pereira Coutinho urged the city’s Chief Executive to take action

Macau legislator, gaming workers association denounce employment abuses

01/21/2021

Associations As compared to the revenue levels from October

U.S. commercial gaming revenue down 14.8 percent in November, AGA reports

01/21/2021

Legislation Four legislative leaders have showed opposition to the initiative earlier this month

Two Minnesota lawmakers to introduce sports betting legislation

01/21/2021

Events The new 'SBC Summit North America' will incorporate igaming content

Betting on Sports America announces rebranding and date change

01/21/2021

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