The decision of the committee could impact what happens next to gambling expansion in the state Gambling legislation will see its first trial in the Alabama Legislature as backers of the new gaming bill seek to get the proposition before voters in November. The bill goes before a House of Representatives committee today, possibly setting
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Despite resistance, Alabama gambling expansion efforts move forward
A gambling and lottery bill hopes to gather enough support to overcome the opposition Alabama lawmakers revealed a comprehensive gambling bill on Wednesday that could permit a state lottery and several casinos across the South as some Republicans hope they can get voters to decide in November. Alabama is one of five states without a
Alabama lawmaker confident 2024 isn’t the year for gambling expansion
Senator Sam Givhan doesn’t see the bill gaining significant traction this year Despite assumptions about the measure in the House to pass sweeping gambling legislation, Alabama Senator Sam Givhan still sees it as unlikely to pass in 2024. However, Givhan says he can’t see where the required 21 out of 35 “yes” votes in the
Alabama lawmakers ready new gambling legislation
A new gambling bill will be submitted in Alabama when the legislative session begins next month The difficult work put in by sports betting backers in Alabama for more than a year has resulted in the introduction of a gambling bill. State Representative Andy Whitt and other lawmakers plan to introduce a “wide-ranging” bill after
Italy to make sweeping changes to its online gambling industry
The country is moving forward with planned changes that could impact profits and rewards Recent reports indicate that Italy will implement wide reforms of its online gambling regulations in 2024 after the government officially approved the “Reorganization Decree” mandate needed to fix the industry’s ongoing disputes on January 2. This Decree was proposed by the
Alabama lawmakers discuss gambling legislation in closed session
Alabama’s House of Representatives is exploring the possibility of gambling expansion The Alabama House Republican caucus met on Wednesday in a closed session, which included a debate regarding the gambling bill that GOP lawmakers will propose in the next legislative session convening in less than four weeks. Representative Andy Whitt leads a group of legislators
The role of skill in online gambling
There’s more to winning at an online casino than just blind luck Skill plays a significant role in online gambling, transcending mere chance and luck. Unlike traditional perceptions that view gambling as a pure game of luck, many online casino games involve an element of skill that can influence the outcome. One of the prime
Brazil’s iGaming legislation must still jump a few hurdles
Brazil’s president wants to give gamblers and bettors a break, but Congress may stand in the way Brazil’s Congress will reconvene on February 2, when they’ll have until a March 3 deadline to decide whether to retain or revoke President Lula’s vetoes to Law 14.790/23 (formerly Bill 3.626/23). The foremost issue is the income tax
Brazil’s online gambling and betting market close to going live
Brazil President Lula da Silva has signed the legislation into law Brazil has sorted out everything related to the country’s sports betting and iGaming market after approving a new regulatory framework. On December 30, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed Bill PL3626/23 into law after Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies approved it on December 21.
Florida bill would help gambling expansion in the state
A state senator hopes to build on the success of the Seminole tribe’s gaming expansion Gambling is again the hot issue in Florida politics, as State Senator Blaise Ingoglia pushes for expansion with the latest proposal, SB 1054, which aims to relax specific gambling regulations as Miami braces for the effects of the new legislation.
Sweden set to tighten gambling laws
The country is focusing on strict responsible gambling regulations with new rules Sweden will enforce its new online gambling amendments beginning on April 1, 2024, bolstering consumer protections and raising fines for Anti-Money Laundering Act (AML) violations. During the year-end proceedings, the government reduced all gambling amendments into one bill, which was then presented to
Alabama lawmaker wants tougher gambling laws
Alabama may consider joining the growing gambling ecosystem but will likely be more conservative Alabama’s Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nathaniel Leadbetter, is proposing stricter laws on gambling in the state. Speaking at a Monday morning meeting at the Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center, he touched on several topics, including the state’s recent proposed gaming bill.