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
Category: Gambling Legislation
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
Increase in Casino Gambling Taxes on the Table in 2027 Illinois Budget Proposal
Governor Pritzker’s budget includes more new taxes for the gaming industry JB Pritzker has proposed higher taxes on casino table games as part of his fiscal year 2027 budget plan in Illinois. The proposal would also establish a new gambling oversight agency and change how video gaming terminal revenue is distributed. Lawmakers must approve the
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
Alabama Senate in No Hurry to Discuss Gambling Bill
Previous attempts to expand gambling in the state have also failed A new gambling proposal has landed in the Alabama Senate, but it is not gaining traction. Senate Bill 257, introduced by Senator Merika Coleman, would let voters decide on a lottery, casinos, and sports betting. The measure proposes a constitutional amendment rather than detailed
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
Hawaii Tests the Gambling Waters with New Legislation
Lawmakers will study the issue to determine if gambling has a place in Hawaii’s economy Hawaii lawmakers are once again debating whether to open the door to legalized gambling, this time on the open sea. A new proposal, House Bill 1945, would allow casino-style gaming on certain cruise ships operating in Hawaiian waters. The measure
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
California Lawmakers Approve Rules to Significantly Alter Cardroom Landscape
The changes follow years of disputes between tribes and cardrooms over game structures and regulatory authority California regulators have approved two major rule changes that will reshape how cardrooms operate across the Golden State. The Office of Administrative Law signed off on the updates, which take effect April 1. Card rooms must submit compliance plans











