Operators such as Caesars Entertainment and Wynn Resorts have previously shown interest in the Fairfax market Lawmakers in Virginia moved a step closer to allowing a casino in Fairfax County after a key House panel approved a revised bill. The House General Laws Committee voted 12-8 on Feb. 24 to advance an amended version of
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Indiana State Senate to Vote on Casino Measure Today
If approved, the focus will shift to which specific community and developer will lead the project The Indiana State Senate is scheduled to hold a final vote today on a plan that could bring a casino to the northeast corner of the state. Lawmakers are considering House Bill 1038, which focuses on Allen, DeKalb, and
Bill To Allow a Casino in Fairfax County, Virginia, Continues Progress
The bill’s future now depends on action in the House as opposition grows A proposal that would let voters decide on building a casino in Fairfax County is moving forward in Virginia’s legislature. The measure recently cleared the state Senate and now heads to the Virginia House of Delegates. Lawmakers approved it in a 23-14
South Carolina Casino Bill Appears to Be Quickly Stalling
House Bill 4176 appears stuck in committee, with its path forward uncertain A proposal to bring casino gambling to South Carolina is already losing momentum early in the 2026 legislative session. House Bill 4176, which would allow a casino to be built along Interstate 95 in Santee, was recently sent back to the House Ways
Jamaica Pushes Forward Long-Dormant Casino Bill
The Casino Gaming Act is back in motion more than a decade after it was passed Jamaica has taken a major step toward activating its long-delayed casino framework. The House of Representatives has approved the Casino Gaming (General) Regulations, 2025, putting the long-standing Casino Gaming Act into motion more than a decade after it was
Georgia Casino Developer Hopes Property Gamble Pays Off
The company has purchased the Macon Mall property to build a casino if voters approve A casino development group has reached a $20 million agreement to buy the Macon Mall property, betting that gambling could soon become legal in Georgia. The deal is tied to voter approval, meaning construction cannot begin unless the state changes
Virginia Casino Advances Following Removal of Location Information
If approved by the Senate, the bill still has to move to the House for further debate A proposal that could allow a casino in Fairfax County cleared another hurdle this week after lawmakers removed language tying the project to Tysons. The Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee voted 10-5 to advance Senate Bill 756 with
Indiana Casino Bill Advances, Next Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday
Marion County, which includes Indianapolis, is excluded from consideration Indiana lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that could reshape where casino gaming is located in the state, following a strong vote in the House of Representatives. House Bill 1038 cleared the chamber on February 2 by a 67–30 margin and is now headed to
Iowa Bill To Ban Casino Smoking Continues to Advance
If the bill becomes law, Iowa will join 20 states that already ban smoking inside casinos Iowa lawmakers are again debating whether smoking should remain legal on casino gaming floors. A bill advancing in the state House would eliminate a long-standing carveout that has allowed casinos to permit indoor smoking while most other public places
Chile Ready to Issue Four New Casino Licenses Following Recent Approvals
Once evaluations are complete, Chile will be positioned to expand its regulated casino footprint in several hubs Chile’s casino regulator is moving ahead with plans to award four new gaming licenses after clearing key administrative steps. The Superintendence of Gaming Casinos (SCJ) confirmed it has opened the formal process for properties in Iquique, Coquimbo, Viña
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











