By Sadonna Price Queens Casino Employees Speak Out Against Online Gambling Bill February 19, 2024 Summary The employees feel their jobs are at risk due to iGaming. Casino workers feel players won’t visit anymore. Senator Addabbo says he does not seek to harm his constituents. New York Senator Joe Addabbo has favored online gambling for years, having pushed for legislation in several states. This year, Addabbo is fighting yet again […]
By Sadonna Price New Jersey Senator Introduces Slot Legislation for Racetracks February 16, 2024 Summary: SCR14 would create an Atlantic City casino consortium to run the games. The tax rate is set at a high 50% on the new games. Larger casinos would receive a higher cut of the profits. New Jersey Senator Joe Pennacchio is back again with a bill to bring slots to the state’s horse racetracks. […]
By Sadonna Price Alabama Gambling Bill Still On Track Despite Minor Weekend Issue February 12, 2024 Summary: The bill would add ten casinos to the state. Rumors say the Poarch Creek Tribe wants protection for casino licensing. Issues may revolve around the location of one casino rumored to be moving to Birmingham. It seems as though gambling legislation may have a chance to pass into law in Alabama. The conservative state […]
By Sadonna Price New Gambling Legislation Introduced by Alabama House February 8, 2024 Summary: The bills would be major changes to the gambling landscape. The measures would need support to push past the more conservative lawmakers. Casinos would be authorized in areas with bingo-style gaming. This year seems to be the year that every state is trying to make changes to its gambling legislation. We have seen states […]
By Sadonna Price Wyoming Legislators Introduce New iGaming Bill February 7, 2024 Summary: Wyoming is the 6th state to have online casino legislation introduced in 2024. The bill places the Wyoming Gaming Commission in control. A minimum of five interactive gaming permits would be authorized. This year seems to be open to online casino gaming by states that we would never expect. Several states have already introduced […]
By Sadonna Price Senator Kouchi Introduces Online Gambling Bill in Hawaii February 2, 2024 Summary: Revenues would go towards the wildfire relief fund. A Hawaii Gaming Control Commission would be created. The tax framework seeks to also deal with illegal gambling activity. Hawaii may be a conservative state regarding gambling, but that hasn’t stopped one senator from trying to introduce legislation. This week, Senator Ronald D. Kouchi announced Senate […]
By Sadonna Price Atlantic City Smoking Bill Moves Forward in Senate January 30, 2024 Summary: New Jersey Senate health committee approves smoking ban. All nine casinos would be affected by the ban. Casino employees gathered outside the capital to show support for the ban. It’s been three years, and the state of New Jersey still offers smoking, despite a major effort to ban the activity within the state’s gaming […]
By Sadonna Price Virginia Moves Closer to Bringing New Casinos to the State January 25, 2024 Summary: Richmond appears to be off the table for a new casino site. Petersburg is still under consideration as a possible home. Lawmakers quickly pushed the bills through the Senate committee. Lawmakers in Virginia met this week to discuss gambling bills that will bring new casinos to the state. The Senate General Laws and Technology […]
By Sadonna Price New Mississippi Proposal Would Require Child Support Payments from Casino Winnings January 24, 2024 Summary: Payments would be held if individuals are behind on child support. State records could be checked for unpaid support payments. The bill covers only bigger casino winnings. Parents who are behind on child support may be forced to pay up if they earn a big win at Mississippi casinos. Senator Walter Michel introduced a […]
By Sadonna Price Rhode Island Announces iGaming Launch Set for March 1 January 23, 2024 Summary: The Rhode Island Department of Revenue confirmed the launch date. The Lottery is responsible for regulating the new industry. Bally’s Corporation will be the only online operator. Online gambling is finally coming to Rhode Island! The state has plans to launch iGaming in March, with the first of the month signaling the start date. […]
