Recent corruption issues have caused Indiana lawmakers to put gambling on the back burner Indiana legislators have chosen to refrain from considering new gambling proposals in the upcoming 2024 legislative session. House Speaker Todd Huston and Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray made the announcement in response to former state legislator Sean Eberhart’s recent guilty
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Malta takes Ireland’s gambling reforms to the EU
Malta believes Ireland is implementing gaming laws that conflict with EU laws Ireland’s efforts to reform its gambling laws have been opposed at the EU level by Malta, which says the legislation’s winning limits could violate European law. The Irish government is in the process of revising and improving national gambling legislation, with part of
Alabama lawmaker reiterates optimism for legalized gambling
House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter is determined that 2024 will be the year for regulated gambling The Alabama legislature has considered gambling bills in recent years, but the chance is possibly the best it’s ever been in Montgomery to pass legislation in 2024. House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter has been pushing for legalized gambling since 2021 and
Alabama lawmaker sees ‘urgent’ need for gambling legislation
Alabama needs to seriously consider gambling to compete with its neighbors Alabama Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nathaniel Ledbetter, has been a supporter of legalized gambling in the state. However, illegal gambling has been the main focus of recent discussions in the state legislature. Last Thursday, Ledbetter addressed the Mobile Chamber regarding the implications
Pennsylvania lawmakers move to ban slot-like skill games
The state could follow Michigan and others in limiting gambling options Pennsylvania lawmakers Senators Amanda Cappelletti and Representative Mark Rozzi recently presented legislation that would ban “skill” slot machines in the state. It’s a change that could impact a number of independent stores and businesses. “In addition to preying on users of the machines, skill
Mississippi casinos try to get in front of online sports betting legislation
Land-based casinos will try to prevent Mississippi from exploring online sports betting The Mobile Online Sports Betting Task Force of the Mississippi legislature assembled on Tuesday to listen to various gaming industry authorities, including local casino operators, who are against the online expansion of sports betting. Mississippi launched retail sports betting at casino properties only
British gambling and betting operators not ready for legislative changes
The UK is preparing new gambling laws, but most industry players are not prepared A petition was launched on October 25 by Britain’s horseracing industry insisting that the UK Government stop its planned legislation that would require bettors losing as little as £1.37 ($1.66) a day to be subject to “intrusive” affordability checks. The UK
France mulls legislation on NFT games and gambling
France gives NFT games a nod, which could lead to more blockchain-based gambling The French National Assembly enacted the so-called Sorare law on Tuesday, which is the country’s first regulation regarding NFTs video games and crypto-powered monetization strategies. The 561 members of the French National Assembly voted on the regulatory framework, part of the Digital
Georgia gets help in push for legalized online gaming
Georgia lawmakers could advance online gaming next year with the help of Entain International gaming company and co-owner of BetMGM Online sportsbook, Entain Foundation US, is strengthening its measures to legalize Georgia sports betting, casinos and horse racing. Entain representatives met in Atlanta with state legislators on Tuesday to draft a proposal to legalize gambling
Alabama ready to revive gambling legislation
Several legislators have confirmed that they’re preparing new gambling bills for the 2024 session Alabama lawmakers could be weighing gambling legislation after Democratic party members discussed taking up the issue in the next legislative session at the party’s annual Pro-Growth Policy Conference. Officials have drafted a proposal to bring in industry experts from other states
Colombia exploring updated gambling legislation on advertising
Gambling operators are going to find it more difficult to attract new customers Colombian gaming regulator Coljuegos recently published a draft resolution in its bid to regulate advertising activities, sponsorships, promotions and other forms of commercial communication regarding competitive games. The main points of the legislation to control the conditions for authorized operators to advertise
Ireland’s new gambling laws to impact multiple gaming segments
Ireland continues to tweak its upcoming gambling reforms, with industry insiders showing concern The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) draws, club lotteries and other fundraising must abide by the 9 PM watershed as the Irish Government’s gambling bill outlines. This is the latest group to succumb to increased restrictions as Ireland advances its gambling reforms. The