Person with fingers being pointed at them as New York lawmakers consider a anti-harassment bill for athletes and gambling.

New York considers bills to ban betting for people who harass athletes

New York lawmakers are continuing to legislative action to protect amateur and professional athletes from harassment and harm.The Empire State is considering a pair...
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Maryland Lottery claims sweeps sites are just as illegal as offshore casinos

Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) officials testified at a legislative committee hearing on Wednesday that the state needs to ban sweepstakes casinos...
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Virginia House passes bill to ban credit cards in sports betting

The Virginia House of Delegates overwhelmingly voted to pass a bill that would ban the use of credit cards for online sports betting.At a...
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Utah legislator wants to clarify that prop betting is indeed gambling

Utah's state constitution already bans gambling, but that doesn't mean that legislators aren't concerned about prop betting.Rep. Joseph Elison filed legislation last week to...
Check box as Virginia lawmakers reject an online casino bill.

Virginia subcommittee rejects proposal to authorize online casinos

A legislative effort to bring online casinos to Virginia has hit a bump in the road.The Senate General Laws and Technology Gaming subcommittee rejected...
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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