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Arkansas Casino Seeks Authorization of Statewide iGaming

A brick-and-mortar casino in Arkansas is reportedly aiming to provide online wagering for its patrons. Saracen Casino Resort has submitted a request to the Arkansas Racing Commission to amend state gaming laws to authorize iGaming in the Natural State, according to Gambling.com. The request, submitted in March by Saracen Chief Market…

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Best casino sites: Online casino bonus codes (April 2024)

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MCK and Canada Strike Deal With Possible Online Gambling Effects

While the new MOU may help improve relations with the federal government, the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke is still engaged in a legal fight with Ontario over iGaming. A new agreement between the Quebec-based Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke and Ottawa could help patch up their relationship following the decriminalization of single-game sports betting…

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Maryland Online Casino Bill Set for Defeat

Absence of bill on General Assembly's legislative agenda Monday means Maryland's legislative hopes all but over. A proposal that would have allowed Maryland voters to legalize real money online casinos is set to fail when lawmakers conclude their 2024 legislative session Monday. The bill, which would have opened the door for digital slots and table…

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Could online gambling provide millions to fight sea-level rise in Florida?

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law Thursday that could pump hundreds of millions of dollars into Florida's struggling environment from an unlikely source: online gambling. There's just one catch. Opponents to Florida's compact with the Seminole Tribe are hoping to get the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out the deal. Under the bill, passed by lawmakers…

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The Dallas Morning News

Adelsons back pro-gambling coalition in push for Texas casinos

The Adelson family of Las Vegas purchased the Dallas Mavericks with the hopes of expanding their gambling empire beyond Nevada to the Lone Star State. Now their company, casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp., is backing a petition to legalize gambling by the Texas Destination Resort Alliance. The Texas Destination Resort Alliances was established…

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Could online gambling provide millions to save land and fight sea rise in Florida?

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law Thursday that could pump hundreds of millions of dollars into Florida's struggling environment from an unlikely source: online gambling. There's just one catch. Opponents to Florida's compact with the Seminole Tribe are hoping to get the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out the deal. Under the bill, passed by lawmakers…

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New York Post

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Could online gambling provide millions for the environment in Florida?

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law Thursday that could pump hundreds of millions of dollars into Florida's struggling environment from an unlikely source: online gambling. There's just one catch. Opponents to Florida's compact with the Seminole Tribe are hoping to get the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out the deal. Under the bill, passed by lawmakers…

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Washington Examiner

Nevada lawmakers taunt casino industry with push to abandon 159-year ban on statewide lotteries

Despite being known for its gaming industry and casinos, Nevada is one of five states without a statewide lottery. That's by design. A statewide lottery is banned in Nevada's 159-year-old constitution. The constitution was written when lotteries were seen as corrupt and coincided with a series of national reforms, most famously abolition, that…

Lottery ・ 24 March 2024

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Delaware Online Casinos (2024): Best DE Casino Sites

They call Delaware "The First State" for a reason. It was the first state to ratify the Constitution, the first to officially become a state, and in 2012, the first to allow online gambling. Of course, the latter meant the state was soon flooded with online casinos. Unfortunately, not all are on the up and up. So, let us be the first to show you…

Payment Methods ・ 21 March 2024

The Bronx Daily

The Online Casino Landscape Of New York City

At present, online casinos do not have any legal authority to run in New York. The state of New York's constitution bars the advancement of gambling, with a few exceptions, which are the Native American casinos, horse racing, and the state lottery. The Dictionary Act is so far-reaching that it covers online casino sites, essentially outlawing the…

Law ・ 21 March 2024

Space Coast Daily

Why Online Casinos Aren’t Legal in Florida

With US states changing their opinion regarding online gambling in recent years, the iGaming industry is burgeoning in the country. In many states, gamblers now have access to convenient, safe, and enjoyable online gambling entertainment from a variety of suppliers. Florida, however, is not one of these states. Despite having a decent gambling…

Law ・ 17 March 2024

ABC 8 News

Richmond’s new casino vote faces legal challenge

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) - A nonprofit running charitable gaming at a Richmond bingo hall is trying to block the city's latest effort to bring a casino resort to Southside. A Richmond Circuit Court judge signed an order in late July to allow the city's top election administrator to add a citywide referendum on the Nov. 7 ballot asking voters if they…

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New application period for final Arkansas casino license coming this summer

Arkansas will again accept applications as early as May to open the state's fourth and final casino, pending legislative approval. The state Racing Commission approved a set of rules Monday to govern a new 30-day application period for the fraught Pope County casino license. Those rules must be approved by the Legislature - likely next month -…

Law ・ 12 March 2024

1819news.com

Senate passes amended gambling plan with lottery, no new casinos

MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Senate passed a gambling constitutional amendment after more than seven hours of debate on Thursday. The constitutional amendment, HB 151, passed with one vote to spare over the necessary 21-vote threshold by a margin of 22-11. Accompanying enabling legislation, HB 152 passed by the same margin. State Sen. Greg Albritton…

Law ・ 08 March 2024

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Rhode Island Launches Live-Dealer iGaming

Rhode Island joined Connecticut, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New Jersey, Delaware, and Michigan as the only U.S. states to operate online casinos. Rhode Islanders now have access to online casinos as live-dealer iGaming launched in the New England state on Tuesday. Rhode Island joined Connecticut, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New Jersey, Delaware,…

Law ・ 06 March 2024

The Alabama Baptist

Effort to expand gambling in state ‘a gospel issue’

Alabama Baptist and other faith-based leaders continue to speak out against the current gambling legislation anticipated to move quickly through the state House of Representatives. They also are sending an urgent message to all who are concerned to join them. "This one is really, really hot and very, very serious," Greg Davis, president and CEO of…

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Details on gambling proposal released

MONTGOMERY, Ala (AP) - Alabama lawmakers could cast their first votes next week on sweeping gambling legislation to allow a state lottery, sports betting and casinos in the Deep South state. If approved by lawmakers, the proposal would go before Alabama voters in the November general election, the first such public vote on gambling since a proposed…

Law ・ 10 February 2024

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Payment Methods ・ 25 January 2024

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Arkansas Racing Commission defers vote on new Pope County casino license process

The issuance of Arkansas' fourth and final casino license will be delayed - again - likely for months. And if the litigious history of the Pope County casino permit is a guide, the wait could be far longer. The Arkansas Racing Commission, which oversees the state's casinos, met for a half hour on Wednesday, but it took no action, instead deciding…

Law ・ 25 January 2024

New York Post

Gambling in Miami Beach? No thank you!

Vegas by the sea? No thank you! With Florida's legislature back in session, a proposed bill is on the table that would extend casino gaming to Miami Beach and beyond. The only problem? Miami Beach residents don't want slot machines along their shores. The electorate - myself included - has repeatedly (and resoundingly) voted down the possibility of…

Law ・ 14 January 2024

alabamareflector.com

Alabama legislators are discussing gambling legislation. Will it go anywhere?

Once again, Alabama legislators are talking about gambling. And once again, the House and Senate appear to be talking past each other. Legislators are discussing the possibility of addressing the topic, which has defied resolution attempts for decades. No legislation had been filed as of Wednesday afternoon, but a senator said he will file a bill…

Law ・ 09 January 2024

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As online gambling expands, so do concerns about addictions

Connecting state and local government leaders | Delaware became the 28th state last week to offer online sports betting. North Carolina is not far behind-it hopes to launch its mobile sports betting operations in time for March Madness. Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a near total prohibition on sports betting in 2018, it is live and legal…

Gambling Addiction ・ 09 January 2024

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Best gambling apps: Top online sportsbooks and casinos (December 2023)

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Mobile ・ 21 December 2023

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Expert: MCMC's move to remove 3R content, online gambling ads within reason

KUALA LUMPUR: The decision by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for social media platforms such as Facebook and TikTok to remove content related to race, religion, and royalty (3R), online gambling advertisements and offensive statements is within reason to safeguard sensitivity, security and national…

Law ・ 15 December 2023

Review Journal

Las Vegas-style casino to open Feb. 8 in upstate New York

MONTICELLO, N.Y. - The Resorts World Catskills casino northwest of New York City is set to open on Feb. 8. Resorts World Catskills will be the fourth of four Las Vegas-style casinos to open in upstate New York under an amendment to the state constitution approved by New York voters. The casino in the heart of the old Borscht Belt will be about 90…

Law ・ 14 December 2023

citylandnyc.org

Proposed Casino Text Amendment Enters Review Process

On November 27, 2023, the City Planning Commission held a review session on the proposed Gaming Facility Text Amendment to the Zoning Resolution to streamline casino development in New York City. In 2013, New York State amended its constitution to allow up to seven commercial casinos to be built statewide. Commercial casinos are casinos that do not…

Law ・ 05 December 2023

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Mark Cuban Selling Majority Stake In NBA Mavericks To Las Vegas Sands Corp.

A major Las Vegas casino group may be getting into the basketball business. News broke on Tuesday that Mark Cuban is selling a majority ownership stake in the Dallas Mavericks to the Las Vegas Sands Corporation. The deal would still leave Cuban running basketball operations for the NBA franchise, while adding a partner that he's long sought to…

Tournaments ・ 02 December 2023

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Lake Of The Ozarks Casino Group Partners With Bally's; Location Revealed

ATLANTIC CITY, USA - AUGUST 25, 2017: Detail of Bally's Atlantic City hotel and casino in Atlantic City. LAKE OZARK, Mo. - Osage River Gaming and Convention, the investor group angling to build a casino at Lake of the Ozarks, has revealed that it has partnered with Bally's, which operates 15 casinos across 10 states, including one in Kansas…

Industry ・ 01 December 2023

Washington City Paper

Which States Are Poised to Legalize Online Casinos Soon?

The world of online gambling is one that affects a lot of people, and it's soon poised to strike the marketplace in a way that we haven't been expecting in many parts of the US. Since the to legalize gambling in terms of the Constitution, there have been a lot of expected changes within individual states that have been left to make the final call…

Law ・ 19 November 2023

KSDK

Missouri's gambling debate players chase stakes worth billions

MISSOURI, USA - Missourians spend billions every year in pursuit of instant riches. They buy lottery tickets, play casino games and dab bingo cards. And increasingly in recent years, they play games of questionable legality in convenience stores, truck stops and small gaming parlors. Everyone involved in the industry thinks people would spend more,…

Law ・ 09 November 2023

The Salem News Online

Players in Missouri gambling debate chase stakes worth billions

Missourians spend billions every year in pursuit of instant riches. They buy lottery tickets, play casino games and dab bingo cards. And increasingly in recent years, they play games of questionable legality in convenience stores, truck stops and small gaming parlors. Everyone involved in the industry thinks people would spend more, if given the…

Law ・ 08 November 2023

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Mark Cuban Champions Casino Resort Proposal to Boost Texas Tourism

Mark Cuban, the esteemed owner of the Dallas Mavericks, once again voiced his belief that the prosperous Dallas-Fort Worth area would make a perfect market for a casino resort. He encouraged lawmakers from Texas to rethink their position on casino gaming, putting forward arguments about the potential economic and tourism advantages. During his…

Travel ・ 07 November 2023

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Senators' Shane Pinto suspended 41 games for gambling

Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto has been suspended for 41 games by the NHL for activities relating to sports wagering. "I want to apologize to the National Hockey League, the Ottawa Senators, my teammates, the fans and city of Ottawa and most importantly my family. I take full responsibility for my actions and look forward to getting back on the…

Incidents ・ 06 November 2023

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Don't bet on online gambling

Headlines aren't supposed to be in the imperative mood, telling readers what to do. But in this case, I think it's appropriate. Online gambling in many US states has become a multibillion-dollar industry. While many people can control their gambling, others can't. And the ones who can't are suffering, along with their families and friends. Full…

Law ・ 24 October 2023

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Florida Group Challenges Seminole Tribe's Casino Expansion

A Florida-based casino opposition group, No Casinos, Inc., has embarked on a fresh offensive against the Seminole Tribe's 2021 compact, seeking its invalidation. Their primary ammunition? A constitution amendment specifically drafted to stymie an expansion of casino gambling sans voter consent. The constitutional safeguard, which won the backing of…

Law ・ 19 October 2023

FOX 13 Memphis

Crackdown on illegal gaming after police say over 260 machines confiscated during 'Operation Casino Royale'

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis Police are cracking down on gaming machines in gas stations and cornerstores. But if you look at those machines, what's written on them makes them seem completely legal. "Slot machines are illegal by our state constitution," said James Whelan, the executive director of Tennessee Institute for Gambling Education & Research…

Incidents ・ 18 October 2023

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Are Online Casino Apps Legal in India?

Online casino apps are a popular way of enjoying various casino games on mobile devices, such as slots, roulette, blackjack, poker, and baccarat. Online casino apps can provide fun, convenience, and lucrative opportunities for players who love gambling. However, in India, the legal situation of online casino apps is not clear-cut, as it depends on…

Law ・ 14 October 2023

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Law ・ 12 October 2023

Conduit Street

Casino Revenue Down, Sports Wagering Revenue Ticks Up

Sports wagering contributes $3.2 million in tax revenue in September. Maryland's 13 retail and 12 mobile sportsbooks generated $3231427 in contributions to the State, up from the $2.555671 million for August 2023. Each sportsbook contributes 15 percent of its taxable win to the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Fund, which supports public education…

Finance ・ 10 October 2023

St. Louis Today

Missouri casinos challenge ruling in slot machine case

JEFFERSON CITY - The organization representing Missouri's 13 riverboat casinos is asking a state appeals court for another chance to prove that unregulated slot machines in gas stations, bars and truck stops are illegal. In a filing Wednesday, the Missouri Gaming Association is seeking a decision that would stop Torch Electronics and a convenience…

Law ・ 05 October 2023

The Business Standard

It's high time we regulate online gaming, gambling and betting

As Bangladesh embraces the journey towards Smart Bangladesh to reap the benefits of technological advancements, it must also address the challenges that come with it. Two of the most notorious beneficiaries of technological revolution are online "gambling and gaming," reshaping how we engage with games of chance and with games of skill. In the name…

Law ・ 03 October 2023

WYTV

Why Sin City doesn’t allow lottery games

There are five states in which you cannot buy a lottery ticket: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Utah and Nevada. The first four states have laws that say gambling is bad. But Nevada clearly has no such law, Las Vegas is the beating heart of a gambling state, you can bet on anything here. So why doesn't Nevada have a state-run lottery? The answer is…

Lottery ・ 29 August 2023

WTVR

Richmond casino project could be back on ballot after judge sides with city

RICHMOND, Va. -- A Richmond Circuit Court judge has a rejected a legal challenge seeking to block the city from holding a second referendum this November for a casino project on the city's south side. "I am pleased to see Judge Marchant rule in favor of the City of Richmond," said Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney in reaction to the ruling. "If approved…

Law ・ 24 August 2023

The Baltimore Sun

Maryland should legalize online gambling to eliminate black markets and protect consumers

Maryland lawmakers are continuing efforts to legalize internet gambling despite legislation introduced earlier this year failing to garner the needed support. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission said this month it is conducting a study to see how online gambling, like interactive slots and table games, could benefit the state. This…

Law ・ 22 August 2023

thecompanion.in

India’s Evolving Online Gaming Laws

Online gaming, betting, and gambling are activities that involve playing games or placing bets on the outcome of events using the internet or other digital platforms. These activities can be classified into two broad categories: games of chance and games of skill. Games of chance are those where the outcome is determined by random factors, such as…

Law ・ 21 August 2023

Richmond Times

Richmond casino fight all about South Side turf

The legal fight over casino gaming is happening in a courtroom in downtown Richmond, but the real battlefront lies on the other side of the James River in South Richmond. A charitable gaming operator based next to Midlothian Turnpike is challenging the legality of Richmond's decision to award a contract to a partnership to build a…

Law ・ 18 August 2023

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A Comparison of the Gaming Industry in Colorado & Canada

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Industry ・ 18 August 2023

Game Industry News

Why Kahnawake Casinos Are Making a Big Impact on the Gaming Industry

The gambling industry has become so popular in the last decade that even those who have never opened an online casino site and have never been to gambling zones know about it. Slot machines, poker, roulette, and live games have long been commonplace for millions of users. They play for money and for free with demo versions and win sizable prices in…

Law ・ 25 July 2023

Conduit Street

Sports Wagering Revenue Down, Casino Revenue Ticks Up

Sports wagering contributes $2.8 Million in tax revenue during June. Maryland's ten retail and ten mobile sportsbooks generated $2835051 in contributions to the State. Each sportsbook contributes 15 percent of its taxable win to the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Fund, which supports public education programs. June is typically a slower month,…

Finance ・ 13 July 2023

Gambling News

Lawmakers in India Consider Imposing 28% Tax On Online Gambling

Image Source: Shutterstock.com The growing gambling industry in India may be subject to a new, increased tax rate, following a decision made by lawmakers Tuesday. The country's Goods and Service Tax Council, the regulatory body in charge of recommendations to the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) confirmed it has agreed to…

Law ・ 13 July 2023

The Hindu

Online gambling Act is fully within the legislative competence of the State, Tamil Nadu govt. asserts before Madras High Court

The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Act, 2022, is intra vires (within the legal powers) the legislative competence conferred on the State legislature by the Constitution and not ultra vires as contended by All India Gaming Federation and others, the State government has asserted before the Madras High…

Law ・ 03 July 2023

Conduit Street

Maryland Casino Revenue Down, Sportsbooks Doing Well

Statewide sports wagering totaled nearly $320.2 million last month - the second-best single-month total to date. Maryland's ten retail and ten mobile sportsbooks combined to generate $4650711 in contributions to the state during May 2023, the second-best single-month total to date. Each sportsbook contributes 15 percent of its taxable win to the…

Finance ・ 13 June 2023

Poker News Daily

Rhode Island Senate Approves Online Casino Gaming Regulation

For many, the 2023 World Series of Poker is the "only game in town" right now. But there is other news going on in the world of gaming. Last week, in a move that was predicted earlier this year on Poker News Daily, Rhode Island moved one step closer to passing regulations regarding online casinos. Bipartisan Support in Senate for Online Casino…

Law ・ 13 June 2023

Gambling Industry News

Rhode Island Senate Approves Online Casino Gaming Bill

Rhode Island Senators have passed a bill that will legalize online casino-style games in the state. S 0948 was passed by a vote of 30-4 with only two Senators speaking in opposition to the bill. The legislation will allow online gaming through simulcasting table and slot games from Bally's Twin River Casino in Lincoln to mobile devices or…

Law ・ 11 June 2023

eu.providencejournal.com

Online gambling in RI proposal from Bally's has live dealers, 21 age limit

To avoid trouble with the state constitution, gambling company Bally's would beam video of live casino dealers to Rhode Islanders' phones in a new version of the " iGaming" proposal advancing in the state Senate. By using live dealers based in Bally's Twin River Lincoln, iGaming proponents hope to avoid having to go to voters. "This is the approach…

Live Gambling ・ 07 June 2023

commonwealthmagazine.org

Gaming Commission asks feds to shut down illegal gambling

Gamblers in Massachusetts have a full menu of wagering options to choose from these days: physical casinos, sports betting in person or online, and the state lottery, which some officials are itching to bring online as well. One thing not on the menu, Bay State regulators want to make clear, is illegal gambling. Members of the Massachusetts Gaming…

Law ・ 31 May 2023

The Boston Globe

Legislation introduced to allow online casino gambling in R.I.

PROVIDENCE - Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio this week joined in introducing legislation to allow online casino gaming, or "iGaming," in Rhode Island. Bally's Corporation, the Rhode Island-based casino giant, announced a " major legislative initiative " for iGaming in February during the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce legislative…

Law ・ 30 April 2023

texashighways.com

How the Beloved Game of Bingo Took Over Texas

On a hot afternoon in Lindsay, a town just south of the Texas-Oklahoma border near Denton, about 40 older adults congregate in the air-conditioned building next door to St. Peter's Catholic Church. Along with a lunch of cold-cut sandwiches, there is bingo, and the group eagerly awaits parishioner Jeannette Hellinger to call the letters and numbers,…

Bingo ・ 29 April 2023

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu anti-online gambling law: Madras High Court refuses interim protection to online gaming companies

The Madras High Court on Thursday refused to restrain the Tamil Nadu government from taking any coercive action against online gaming companies until the disposal of a batch of cases filed by them challenging the constitutional validity of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Act, 2022. Acting Chief Justice…

Law ・ 28 April 2023

Forbes India

Can The Gatekeepers For Online Gaming Help Curb Betting, Gambling?

The online gaming industry has seen a fair share of turmoil over the past few years, especially due to the absence of a nodal ministry and a national regulatory framework. The last week, in particular, saw several developments related to the sector that have players with a skin in the game keeping a close watch. The government issued regulations to…

Industry ・ 14 April 2023

Mint

Online gambling can earn you a jail term in Tamil Nadu, but what's next?

NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu has banned online gambling, rekindling a campaign against gaming firms in India that has raged for over a year-and-a-half. The move came just three days after the Centre included gaming firms under its intermediary rules. Mint explains the controversy: What just happened in Tamil Nadu? After much back-and-forth (even within…

Law ・ 13 April 2023

Deccan Herald

Tamil Nadu Governor signed online gambling bill only after resolution: DMK

Two days after the Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution seeking a timeframe for Governors to give their assent to legislations, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Wednesday said all states in the country should demand a Constitutional amendment to revoke powers vested with the Raj Bhavan to sign bills passed by elected representatives. The…

Politics ・ 13 April 2023

Yogonet

India: Tamil Nadu govt. publishes legislation on online gambling

The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday published in its gazette the legislation on banning online gambling. This comes a day after the government's Bill passed by the Legislative Assembly was given the go-ahead by the state Governor, R.N. Ravi. In addition to this legislation, a panel to regulate online gaming will be set up. The panel's chief would…

Law ・ 12 April 2023

Deccan Herald

Tamil Nadu bans online gambling and regulates online games

With Governor R N Ravi signing the re-enacted bill into law, the Tamil Nadu government has banned online gambling and regulated online games in the state by publishing the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill, 2022 in the gazette. The government notified the new law immediately after the Governor sent his…

Law ・ 12 April 2023

Brand Equity

tamil nadu: Tamil Nadu governor gives assent to bill banning online gambling

Governor RN Ravi on Monday approved a long-pending Bill to ban online gambling, which includes online rummy and poker with stakes in the State. The legislation, called the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill, also seeks to regulate online gaming including fantasy sports which may now need vetting by a…

Law ・ 11 April 2023

PokerNews

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Land-based ・ 03 April 2023

Star Advertiser

Las Vegas Advisor: Another Las Vegas casino to charge for parking

Beginning Monday, The STRAT (formerly Stratosphere) will become the latest Las Vegas casino to institute a parking charge. Specifics of the fee structure are somewhat sketchy, but it appears that the charge to self-park will be $6 for the first four hours and $12 for five to 24 hours Monday through Thursday, and $8 and $15 Friday through Sunday.…

Land-based ・ 03 April 2023

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Bill: Guv ‘blamed’ For Online Gambling Suicides

CHENNAI: DMK on Saturday indirectly blamed governor R N Ravi for all the suicides related to online gambling in the state by saying that governor was purposefully delaying the Bill to ban online gambling just to drag time. DMK, through an editorial in Murasoli, said the Union government had clarified that the state governments had power to enact…

Politics ・ 27 March 2023

Hindustan Times

TN assembly readopts bill against online gambling

The Tamil Nadu assembly on Thursday passed the bill to ban online gambling for the second time in six months and days after governor RN Ravi returned it, questioning the state assembly's competence to frame a law on the subject. The bill, titled Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill, 2022, was introduced in…

Law ・ 24 March 2023

The Print

Tamil Nadu assembly passes bill banning online gambling again, weeks after governor returned it

Chennai: The state legislature has unanimously re-adopted The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Ordinance, 2022 which aims to ban online gambling. The bill adopted first on 19 October 2022 was returned to the government for reconsideration on 8 March by Governor R.N. Ravi, who sought additional information and…

Law ・ 23 March 2023

KXAN

Gambling in Texas: House considers profits and pitfalls

AUSTIN (Nexstar) - The Texas House Committee on State Affairs heard testimony on two bills which would legalize sports betting and casino gambling in Texas on Wednesday, fielding condemnations from concerned religious groups and eye-popping profit estimates from sportsbooks eager to cash in. HB 1942 by Plano Republican Jeff Leach would allow online…

Law ・ 23 March 2023

g2g.news

TN: CM Stalin to present Online Gambling Prohibition Bill again in Legislative Assembly

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will be presenting The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill, 2022 again tomorrow in the Legislative Assembly. It is said that more than 40 people have lost their lives playing online rummy in the state owing to delay in the bill being passed. According to Patrika, the…

Law ・ 22 March 2023

The Hindu

Bill on online gambling “adequately addresses” issues raised by Governor, says official

Apprehensions, raised by Governor R.N. Ravi over the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill, have been adequately addressed in the preamble of the legislation. This is the response of an State government official to the issues flagged by Mr. Ravi while returning the Bill to the government recently. According…

Politics ・ 11 March 2023

CNBC TV 18

Tamil Nadu To Re-Introduce Bill To Ban Online Gambling

The Tamil Nadu Government will re-introduce its bill to ban online gambling after the state governor, RN Ravi, returned the first bill it had tabled. According to reports, the governor refused to provide assent to the bill as he believed the house (Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly) did not have the "legislative competence" to table a bill that…

Law ・ 11 March 2023

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu government to table fresh Bill against online gambling

A day after Governor R.N. Ravi returned the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill, adopted by the Assembly last year, a Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin at the Secretariat on Thursday, decided to table a second Bill, reiterating the government's decision to impose the ban. Briefing…

Law ・ 10 March 2023

The Press Of Atlantic City

Gov. Murphy says casinos to pay 'fair share' as state appeals court rulings in 2 PILOT lawsuits

Gov. Phil Murphy said this month the state will make certain that the Atlantic City casinos "pay their fair share" in taxes - making the comment as his administration continues its court fight to uphold a 2021 law that cut the industry's local tax burden by millions. The changes to the casinos' payment-in-lieu-of-property tax system resulted in the…

Law ・ 13 February 2023

The Daily Star

Online gambling and money transaction: A question of legality in the context of Bangladesh

Online gambling has become a major crux spanning from metro areas to distant rural areas, with multiple syndicates comprised of local and foreign individuals leeching off crores of taka from the country. Online gambling has become a major crux spanning from metro areas to distant rural areas, with multiple syndicates comprised of local and foreign…

Law ・ 12 February 2023

Review Journal

Hawaii moving forward with plan to ban casino ads

A Hawaii Senate committee on Thursday approved a bill banning casino advertising in the state, but amended it to remove references to Nevada resort properties, including Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming Corp., which has established a decades-old business to attract Hawaiians to "the ninth island." The Senate's Committee on Commerce and Consumer…

Law ・ 11 February 2023

Gambling News

Alabama Electronic Bingo Ban Causes Major Lay-Offs at Victoryland Casino

Image Source: Shutterstock.com Al.com reported that this was announced by Dr Lewis Benefield, the casino's president and a veterinarian based in Montgomery. Despite the setback, Victoryland Casino is seeking to recover by introducing new machines for betting on historical horse races. Additionally, the casino will continue to offer wagering on…

Law ・ 31 January 2023

Review Journal

Victoryland Casino lays off several hundred after Alabama Supreme Court shuts down electronic bingo

Victoryland Casino in Macon County had to lay off several hundred employees when it shut down electronic bingo games this month because of a court order, said Dr. Lewis Benefield, a Montgomery veterinarian who is president of the casino. Benefield said the casino is hoping to replace the lost business with new machines that allow gamblers to bet on…

Law ・ 31 January 2023

India Legal

The legality of Online Gambling in India: Current Regulations and What’s Ahead

Recent statistics show that around 40% of Indian adults have gambled at least once on online platforms. It's not a secret that Indians are fond of gambling activities like card games and sports betting. That is why it's not surprising that casino operators see India as one of the countries with a huge potential for market growth. While online…

Law ・ 16 January 2023

afternoonnews.in

Any other way to ban online gambling ?

A young man named Sivanraj from Rosmiyapuram near Panagudi in Nellai district committed suicide after losing up to 15 lakh rupees in online rummy. Shivan Raj, who contacted his friends before committing suicide, said he has lost all his money in online rummy and those who lent him money are giving him pressure. So he said he was going to commit…

Law ・ 13 January 2023

Review Journal

Las Vegas Sands Corp. to build Long Island casino resort

Las Vegas Sands Corp. is proposing to build a multibillion-dollar resort on Long Island, New York, as part of a bid for one of three downstate New York casino licenses. Las Vegas Sands said Thursday it has entered into agreements to purchase the long-term lease of the site that's currently home to the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The…

Land-based ・ 13 January 2023

5 News Online

Judge Voids Cherokee Nation's Pope Co. Casino License

Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox ruled against an Oklahoma tribal gaming company's license to put the state's fourth casino in Russellville POPE COUNTY, Ark. - A Pulaski County circuit judge on Thursday voided an Oklahoma tribal gaming company's license to put the state's fourth casino in Russellville, stalling a $225 million project and…

Law ・ 13 January 2023

Long Island Press

Las Vegas Sands Proposes Casino at Nassau Coliseum

Las Vegas Sands has proposed turning the largely dormant Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale into a casino as New York State considers applications to open three such facilities in the downstate region. "We strongly believe Long Island can be home to one of the region's great entertainment and hospitality developments," said Robert G.…

Industry ・ 12 January 2023

Gambling News

Enduring Lawsuit on Arkansas’ Legends Resort and Casino License Close to an End

According to Arkansas Advocate, Judge Timothy Fox is expected to rule on the matter of Legends Resort and Casino and their entitlement to open a new casino in Pope County. The ruling will be made public in the upcoming days, putting an end to the four-year controversy regarding who should be the rightful operator of the fourth authorized casino in…

Law ・ 09 January 2023

Gambling News

Texas Considers Bill to Legalize Limited Casino Gambling and Sports Betting

The new bill would generate the necessary framework for building the Texas Gaming Commission. The new body would be responsible for supervising legalized gambling in the state that continues to celebrate its "Wild West" roots. Originally, the amendment was pre-filed by state senator Carol Alvarado last November. At the moment, the bill does not…

Law ・ 09 January 2023

St. Louis Today

On illegal gambling, new attorney general says solution lies with local officials

JEFFERSON CITY - Missouri's newly minted attorney general signaled a hands-off approach Tuesday to the spread of illegal gambling across the state. Moments after being sworn in as the state's 44th attorney general, Republican Andrew Bailey told reporters that thousands of unregulated and untaxed slot machines are the responsibility of local…

Law ・ 04 January 2023

Firstpost

The centre-state conundrum: Who should regulate online gaming in India and decide on its legalities- Technology News, Firstpost

This article is a part of a larger series on Online Gaming in India. The previous article deals with the potential and the dangers of online gaming and the need to regulate it urgently. Click the link to read the article. Recently, the Prime Minister's office objected to a differentiation between games of'skill' and games of'chance', calling for…

Law ・ 28 December 2022

The Hindu

Fighting the menace of online gambling

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi has chosen to remain silent on the fate of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill even four weeks after the Ordinance on the same subject lapsed. There are several pieces of legislation awaiting the Governor's clearance, but the Bill in question is different from the rest. An…

Incidents ・ 26 December 2022

Mint

Gambling sites, influencers openly flout govt advisory

More than a dozen celebrities, including top actors, cricketers and other macro and mid-tier influencers, are in potential violation of a government advisory as they continue to appear in advertisements of betting websites and apps and their surrogate news sites NEW DELHI: More than a dozen celebrities, including top actors, cricketers and other…

Gambling Sites ・ 26 December 2022

The Arkansas Democrat

Lottery officials anticipate consideration of digital platform to sell tickets, remain competitive with demand

In its strategic plan for the next five years, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery says it will be necessary for the Arkansas General Assembly to strongly consider authorizing the lottery to launch an iLottery digital platform to sell tickets to remain competitive and current with consumer demand. Of the 46 lotteries currently operating in the United…

Law ・ 26 December 2022

Las Vegas Weekly

22 Las Vegas headlines from 2022

Attendance at January's CES tech show fell more than 75% compared to its previous in-person event in 2020, but it helped get the ball rolling for the return of conventions to Southern Nevada after nearly two years of COVID-cleared calendars. More than 40000 people attended the event, and 2023 attendance is expected to rebound by 70%. The best new…

Incidents ・ 22 December 2022

India Today

Online games based on chances: Tamil Nadu law minister defends ban

Tamil Nadu Gaming and Police Laws (Amendment) Act of 2021, bans playing of games like rummy and poker with stakes. (Representational Image/Reuters) By Akshaya Nath: Tamil Nadu law minister S Regupathy on Friday issued a clarification to the queries raised by Governor RN Ravi regarding the state's ban on online gambling and regulations of online…

Law ・ 21 December 2022

The Indian Express

Tamil Nadu ordinance on banning online gambling expires for want of Governor’s assent

The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Ordinance expired on Sunday night for want of Governor's assent to the Bill approved by the Tamil Nadu Assembly last month. This has sparked a new conflict between the state government and Governor R N Ravi on a day the state reported another death by suicide at Tenkasi,…

Politics ・ 20 December 2022

Brand Equity

Explained: Tamil Nadu's New Law On Ban Of 'Games Of Chance' And Gambling

The Tamil Nadu government has stated that although only internet gambling has been outlawed in the state, no comprehensive ban on online games has been proposed. They are now asking Governor R. N. Ravi to sign a bill that will outlaw online gambling and govern online games with in state. S. Raghupathy, the state's law minister, noted that no…

Law ・ 18 December 2022