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
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,
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
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
Virginia could become the first state of 2026 to legalize online gambling and poker Virginia is moving toward a major shift in its gambling landscape with the introduction of a new bill aimed at legalizing iGaming. State Representative Marcus Simon recently filed the legislation to kick off the 2026 session, proposing a framework that would
Two competing measures will likely determine how Maine balances tribal progress and the rise of gambling Maine is facing a critical crossroads regarding its gambling laws as state lawmakers and residents weigh in on the expansion of online betting. At the center of the debate is LD 1164, a bill that would allow the Wabanaki
The dispute signals a busy period ahead for Indiana gaming policies with an unclear future Efforts to bring a new casino to Fort Wayne, IN, are facing growing resistance from an organized but anonymous opposition group. The proposed project has sparked debate across northeastern Indiana, with supporters pointing to economic development and critics warning of
With travel to Las Vegas dipping, legislation will focus on maintaining the city’s appeal while ensuring stable gaming revenue Nevada lawmakers are already signaling that 2026 could be an important year for policy discussions that may shape the future of Las Vegas casinos. Although the next full legislative session is scheduled for 2027, interim committees
The outcome could reshape Florida’s racing and gambling landscape, although previous attempts have failed A new proposal in Florida is reviving a heated debate over whether gambling should continue to be tied to live horse racing in the state. The bill, filed recently, would again attempt to remove a long-standing requirement that racetracks host races
The efforts show growing momentum in Congress to align crypto taxes with how the technology actually works US lawmakers are pressing federal tax officials to rethink how cryptocurrency staking rewards are taxed, warning that current rules could unfairly hit investors twice. A bipartisan group in the House is asking the Internal Revenue Service to revisit
The future of legalized casinos in Brazil remains uncertain, with the bill still awaiting its turn on the plenary agenda Brazil’s long-running debate over legalizing casinos and bingo halls hit another pause this week after the Senate rejected a request to fast-track the proposal. Lawmakers voted 36 to 28 against granting urgency to Bill 2.234/2022,
The effort faces a long uphill climb as the debate over the casino’s merits continues City leaders in Roanoke are spending significant money to build momentum for a casino proposal, even as resistance continues to mount at both the local and state levels. The city has hired Richmond-based Two Capitols Consulting, agreeing to pay the
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