Rep. Scott Cepicky, who introduced a bill to ban online sweepstakes casinos in Tennessee.

TN lawmaker wants to ban virtual-currency sweeps & gambling devices

Tennessee is the latest state where lawmakers introduce legislation that takes action against the operation of online sweepstakes casinos within state lines.Rep. Scott Cepicky...
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Indiana iLottery bill dead for 2026 due to lack of support

A legislative proposal to establish online lottery play in Indiana has died for 2026 after the bill's sponsor, a leading House representative, admitted it...
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Indiana still aims to ban sweepstakes, but would no longer criminalize them

An omnibus bill that would ban sweepstakes gaming in Indiana got a unanimous vote of approval in a House committee on Thursday, but not...
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Maine lawmaker urges credit card gambling ban as legal online casino arrives

The sponsor of a bill that would ban credit cards for sports betting in Maine urged fellow representatives to extend the proposed prohibition to...
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West Virginia sports betting, iGaming tax hikes on table for 2026

A West Virginia delegate has filed separate bills that would raise the tax rates for both online sports betting and online casino gaming.Del. Adam...
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Virginia may consider banning credit cards for sports betting

Virginia could be the latest state to discuss the idea of banning the use of credit cards for online sports betting.Delegate Marty Martinez has...
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South Carolina I-95 casino push could hinge on environmental issues

A bill that would legalize commercial land-based casino gaming in certain areas of South Carolina is set to be considered again in 2026, potentially...
A person talking into a microphone as Maine lawmakers hold a hearing on a potential online sweepstakes ban.

Maine joint committee discusses potential online sweepstakes ban

The recent introduction of a measure in Maine that aims to ban certain online sweepstakes sparked discussion on the matter between the public and...
Peaches as lawmakers in Georgia reconsider an online sports betting bill.

Georgia to reconsider sports betting bill with no voter referendum

The two-year legislative cycle of the Georgia General Assembly is providing lawmakers in the state with the opportunity to reconsider a bill that aims...
A file cabinet as Maryland lawmakers consider two new bills that aim to ban online sweepstakes casinos.

Maryland to consider two bills that aim to ban sweepstakes casinos

The Maryland Senate Budget and Tax Committee wants the Old Line State to become the latest U.S. market to approve a ban on online...

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