the bill would grant Bally’s six more months to build its casino, with two optional three-month extensions Illinois lawmakers are considering a new bill that could give Bally’s more time to open its long-awaited Chicago casino. The proposal would extend the company’s ability to operate its temporary casino at Medinah Temple while construction continues on
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
If the legislation gains momentum, Missouri could join a growing list of states moving toward smoke-free casinos Missouri lawmakers are considering new legislation that could bring major changes to indoor smoking rules across the state’s casinos. Two bills introduced in the state House would expand smoke-free protections and remove long-standing exemptions that currently allow smoking
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
Florida aims to ensure that all gambling activity is conducted through transparent and heavily regulated channels Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is taking a firm stance against the state’s expanding shadow gambling economy. While the legal gaming framework anchored by the Seminole Tribe has flourished, Uthmeier warns that unregulated storefronts and offshore sites are siphoning
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
Any expansion would require voter approval through a constitutional amendment New Jersey lawmakers are rethinking the state’s casino map as New York moves forward with three new downstate casino licenses. With competition set to increase just across the Hudson River, some officials worry New Jersey could lose gambling dollars unless it expands beyond Atlantic City.
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