A state senator is pessimistic about the future of casinos in the state While an Alabama House committee discusses passing a bill to put legalized gambling and a state lottery on the ballot for state voters, other legislators, such as Senator Arthur Orr, think it’s still unlikely. Orr talked about the subject on Friday on
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Alabama resistance to gambling legislation remains strong
The chances of Alabama getting into gambling in 2024 don’t seem very high A constitutional amendment to legalize gambling could be on the floor during the 2024 session of the Alabama Legislature. However, the winner of the special election to replace former Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield in State Senate District 9 probably won’t be
Online gaming and betting legislation advances in Chile
Chile’s Chamber of Deputies has approved an iGaming bill that now heads to the Senate Chile’s Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill to regulate online gambling and sports betting, with 80 votes in favor, 36 against, and 18 abstentions. The proposal now moves to the Senate, where the related commissions will debate it. Reports
Brazil Senate squashes online gaming legislation but approves sports betting
An online casino amendment was stripped from the bill, but could be revived next year Brazil’s Senate Plenary voted on December 12 to authorize the amendments to Bill 3,626/2023, which will legalize sports betting. However, iGaming legislation was withdrawn from the bill. While the Senate voted to exclude iGaming, the Chamber of Deputies retained the
Senator finds support for cryptocurrency AML bill
Senator Elizabeth Warren is doubling down on crypto enforcement Crypto legislation reintroduced in July has gained the support of several US Senators, but opposers have implied it could threaten financial independence and privacy. Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, a candid critic of digital assets in the US government, has reported that five more senators have agreed
France could legalize online gaming in 2024
France is considering iGaming legislation, but may create a monopoly With the fast expansion of the number of participants in online gambling, nations worldwide have seen themselves in challenging positions about its legalization. Some have chosen to legalize it, while others have banned it completely, leaving gamblers no choice but to play on illegal sites.
New York lawmakers more optimistic about iGaming in 2024
Two state lawmakers continue pushing for legislative gambling reform The two lawmakers who proposed legislation to legalize online poker and casino gaming in New York say they will make another attempt in 2024, believing next year will be when the state becomes the seventh in the US with online poker and the eighth with legal
California cardrooms unite to protest legislation that could ban them
A bill that could force cardrooms out of the picture in California is causing friction Over 100 Los Angeles-area cardroom employees and supporters gathered in Fullerton on December 6 to protest a proposed bill that could lead to revenue and job losses for the industry. The gathering was held outside the office of Democratic state
Virginia city determined to keep casino out through legislation
Vienna has made it clear that it has no desire to be part of the casino industry The Town Council of Vienna, Virginia, voted unanimously Monday night to incorporate a measure opposing a proposal to build a casino in Fairfax County into its 2024 legislative agenda. The adopted plan included the following measure, which was
California legislator wants to ban the state’s cardrooms
Senator Josh Newman may be on a mission to eliminate poker rooms across California Last November, California voters refused Proposition 26, a ballot measure that would have legalized roulette and dice games at tribal casinos and permitted them to dictate which games are offered at California cardrooms. However, this isn’t stopping a state senator from
Maryland residents overwhelmingly support iGaming legislation
A poll shows that most Maryland residents would support online casino legalization Since online sports betting was launched in Maryland in 2022, some wondered if online casino gaming would soon follow. Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency report indicates the state could generate more than $533 million in tax revenue in the first year if
Pennsylvania court stops attempt to legislate skill games
A court determines that slot-like skill games are not a form of gambling under state law In a unanimous decision, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has ruled that Pace-O-Matic (POM) gaming terminals are not slot machines but are skill games, as defined by state law. Siding with POM, the developer and distributor of the machines