Posts Tagged ‘Coronavirus Pandemic’
Rhode Island, IGT Lock In 20 Year Gambling Extension
Rhode Island gambling will continue to be done for the next 20 years using IGT as their operator. Gambling in the Ocean State is the third-largest source of revenue. The Marc A Crisafulli Economic Development Act will provide 1,100 more jobs in the state with IGT and bring in at least $250 million. PROVIDENCE, R.I.…
Read MoreArizona Gaming Bill Passes In First House Committee
Arizona’s House Bill 2772 that would legalize sports betting and other forms of gaming has passed in its first committee. Upwards of $40 million in revenue is expected to be seen annually if this proposal is legalized in the 2021 session. The Arizona State Legislature adjourns for the year in April and a decision will…
Read MoreKentucky Bill Seeks To Legalize Online Sportsbooks, DFS, Poker
House Bill 241 would make sports betting, online poker, and Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) legal in Kentucky. The legislative session in the Bluegrass State must adjourn for the year by March 30, allowing for 30 full days of hearings. Legalizing historical horse racing (HHR) will take precedence over sports betting and online legalization if time…
Read MoreOnline Interstate Poker In Michigan Now Legal, Launch Unclear
Michigan will be offering interstate online poker tournaments in 2021. The newly legal gambling offering will be seen on platforms that choose to offer it sometime in the earlier half of the new year. Licensing and testing phases need to occur before a launch of poker and interstate poker can occur on the casino gaming…
Read MoreMissouri Getting The Jump On Sports Betting Bills For 2021
Missouri is not shying away from the sports betting industry as three new bills have been pre-filed by different sponsors. The Show-Me State was close to sports wagering legalization in 2020 prior to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the upcoming 2021 session hopes to finish the job. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri lawmakers have already…
Read MoreSix States Have Legal Gambling Expansion On Their Nov. 3 Ballot
Six different states have sports betting or casino games up for legalization through voting on Tuesday’s ballot. By Tuesday night, the gaming industry of the United States could be seeing a huge expansion. BALTIMORE – Tuesday doesn’t just mark the 2020 Presidential Election but numerous other things will have their place on state ballots across…
Read MoreBingo & Horse Racing Up While Nevada Casino Gambling Is Down
Nevada is reporting a continued decline for 2020 in its casino gaming revenue for the month of September. Various gambling sectors are still on the low end in revenue but bingo and horseracing are showing growth for the industry with their profit margins. LAS VEGAS – Revenue reports for September have been posted for Nevada…
Read MoreBill To Legalize Remote Raffles In New Jersey Vetoed Temporarily
Senate Bill 2842 that would make remote raffles legal in New Jersey has been given a temporary veto by Governor Phil Murphy. Murphy has asked bill sponsors to make 25 amendments, mostly with the words used in the bill, before he will sign it into law. The biggest issue is Murphy only wants remote raffles…
Read MoreVirginia Wants To Be Rid Of Skill-Based Gambling Machines In 2021
Virginia legalized gambling terminals for one year, which will end in July 2021. Governor Ralph Northam currently has no intention of renewing these machines to stay legal and instead will ban them from the Commonwealth when the bill expires. In November, five towns in Virginia will be given the opportunity to vote on having legal…
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