Sen. Justin Busch described the measure as an opportunity for long-term economic growth Indiana lawmakers have approved a bill that could bring a new casino to the Fort Wayne area, sending the measure to Mike Braun for final consideration. The proposal cleared both chambers on Feb. 27 after lawmakers agreed to add voter referendums in
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Florida Gambling Bills Continue to Make Progress
With limited days left in the legislative session, the path forward remains uncertain Gambling legislation continues to advance in Florida, with multiple bills moving through both chambers. Three measures are active in the Senate and two in the House, many focused on tightening rules in a market largely controlled by the Seminole Tribe of Florida
Virginia Casino Expansion Bill Survives Latest Vote, With Changes
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
Indiana Bill Limiting Crypto-Specific Taxes Approved by Lawmakers
If signed, HB1042 could give residents the ability to diversify retirement portfolios with digital assets Indiana lawmakers have approved a bill aimed at protecting cryptocurrency users and expanding investment options within state retirement plans. House Bill 1042 passed the legislature with a 59-33 vote and now awaits Governor Mike Braun’s signature. The legislation would prohibit
Hawaii Appears to Be Ready to Give up on Gambling Legislation Once Again
The Aloha State’s longstanding resistance to legalized gaming remains firmly in place for now Hawaii lawmakers appear ready to shelve gambling expansion efforts once again, with several proposals failing to move forward during the 2026 legislative session. Bills tied to casinos, a state lottery, cruise-ship gaming, and prediction markets stalled early and missed key committee
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
New Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill Emerges in Missouri
A similar effort last year failed to make it out of committee Missouri lawmakers are taking another step toward creating a state-level Bitcoin reserve. House Bill 2080 was recently sent to the Missouri House Commerce Committee for review. The referral moves the proposal further along in the legislative process after its introduction earlier this year.
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
Poker Spared in Indiana Gambling Crackdown Bill
Indiana does not currently offer regulated online casino gaming, making the poker carveout significant for players The Indiana Senate has approved a bill aimed at shutting down sweepstakes-style online casinos, but poker players may avoid the fallout. Lawmakers advanced an amended version of HB1052 that targets casino-style sweepstakes games while carving out space for certain
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
US CLARITY Act Could Be Approved by April, Says Lawmaker
Senator Bernie Moreno is optimistic that support for the bill is growing A key lawmaker says the US CLARITY Act could clear Congress by April, offering long-awaited rules for the crypto sector. Senator Bernie Moreno shared that timeline during a CNBC interview in Florida, signaling growing momentum behind the proposal. The bill is designed to
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











