The bill goes further in setting stricter guidelines over the state’s gambling market Florida lawmakers are considering a wide-ranging proposal that would further restrict gambling options outside of the Seminole Tribe’s offerings. House Bill 591, introduced by Rep. Berny Jacque, seeks to tighten oversight of gaming statewide and redefine internet gambling to include any chance-based
Category: Gambling Legislation
Virginia City Leaders Working To Block Casino Development
Leaders in Tysons are determined to block any effort to bring a casino to the city Virginia officials are stepping up efforts to halt a proposed casino project in Tysons, signaling the strongest political pushback since the idea surfaced in early 2023. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is preparing to vote on its 2026
Indiana Proposing Changes to Casino Locations
A new legislative effort would allow a casino in Allen County Indiana lawmakers are weighing major changes to where casinos can operate, with new legislation opening the door for a gaming license in Allen County — home to Fort Wayne, the state’s second-largest city. A bill introduced by Rep. Chad Snow would require the Indiana
New York Board Recommends Approving All Three Downstate Casino Licenses
The Gaming Facility Location Board greenlights Bally’s, Resorts World and Hard Rock projects New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board has recommended approving all three downstate casino licenses, signaling a major expansion of the city’s gaming landscape. The board voted in favor of Steve Cohen’s Metropolitan Park plan in Queens, an expansion of Resorts World at
New York’s Downtown Casino License Finalists to Be Announced on Monday
The Gaming Facility Location Board is close to making its final decisions New York’s long-running race for downstate casino licenses is approaching a major milestone. On Monday, the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board will vote on which applicants should advance to receive one of the highly coveted gaming licenses. Although three licenses are available, the
Florida Could Upgrade Illegal Gambling Penalties from Misdemeanor to Felony
A new measure seeks to make running illegal gambling operations in the state more difficult Florida officials are pushing for tougher penalties on illegal gambling operations, arguing that current misdemeanor charges are not strong enough to deter offenders. Attorney General James Uthmeier urged lawmakers to elevate unlicensed gambling offenses to felonies after another major case
Mayor of Illinois City Hopes to Garner Support for New Racino
Decatur Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe sees value in allowing the city to add a casino Decatur Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe is working to rally support behind a proposed racino project she believes could boost the city’s economy and help revive Illinois’ struggling horse racing industry. The plan calls for a privately funded complex combining a
Developer Seeks Local Approval for Casino Near New DC Stadium
The plan also includes housing, grocery options, and restaurants A Pittsburgh-based developer is seeking local support for a casino project near the planned new stadium for the Washington Commanders, bringing fresh debate to an already complex redevelopment effort. The proposal surfaced during an ANC 7 neighborhood meeting last week, where Chatman Holdings described the casino
Northern Virginia Casino Plans Facing New Opposition
The organized opposition had made it clear that any casino plan will face a difficult road Northern Virginia’s long-running casino debate is heating up again, and this time the pushback is growing louder. Fairfax County has been floated for several years as a possible site for a commercial casino, backed mainly by state Sen. David
Brazil Lawmakers Work on Sixth Bill to Shape the Country’s Gambling Industry
The latest bill seeks changes to responsible gambling controls Brazil’s lawmakers are preparing yet another proposal aimed at reshaping the country’s fast-growing gambling market. The newest initiative, introduced by government leader José Guimarães in the Chamber of Deputies, focuses specifically on creating a National Strategy to Combat Gambling Addiction. It reflects rising political concern over
Austria To Introduce New Gambling Legislation Before Year’s End
If the bill is introduced on schedule, next year will determine whether Austria transitions to a more open gambling environment Austria’s governing coalition is preparing to introduce a major overhaul of the country’s gambling laws before the end of the year, setting up a new regulatory landscape ahead of several key license expirations. According to
Mexico Moves Forward with Changes to Its Gambling Regime
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is closer to finalizing key changes to how casinos operate Mexico is preparing a major overhaul of the laws that govern casinos and online gambling, aiming to close long-standing loopholes and bring the country’s rules in line with today’s digital reality. President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that her administration is drafting a











