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Canadian sports betting

Major League Commissioners Back Proposal to Lift Single-Game Betting Ban in Canada

Efforts to legalize single-game sports betting in Canada got a boost last week. That's when commissioners from five professional sports leagues issued a joint...

Steve Bittenbender — June 15, 2020

Vermont Sports Betting

Vermont Senate Set to Pass Bill Creating Panel to Examine Sports Betting Options

When the Vermont state Senate convenes on Tuesday, it may give a final vote on a bill that would create a committee to examine...

Steve Bittenbender — June 15, 2020

Joe Kennedy Massachusetts casino tribe

US Rep. Joe Kennedy Introduces Legislation to Protect Tribal Lands, Block DOI From Reversing Decisions

Devin O'Connor — June 12, 2020

Caesars Danville Virginia casino resort

Caesars Entertainment Tapped by Virginia City to Build Casino Resort

Devin O'Connor — June 4, 2020

Atlantic City casinos tax break

Legislation Introduced to Provide Atlantic City Casinos Interest-Free Loans, Reduce Gaming Taxes and Fees

Devin O'Connor — June 3, 2020

Penn Entertainment Ronnie Jones Louisiana

Ronnie Jones, Longtime Louisiana Gaming Official, Out as State Board Chair

Steve Bittenbender — June 2, 2020

California Sports Betting Gains Momentum as State Scrambles for Cash, Estimates Swell

Todd Shriber — June 1, 2020

Ohio sports betting

Ohio House Sends Sports Betting Bill to Senate After 83-10 Vote

Steve Bittenbender — May 29, 2020

Ohio sports betting

Ohio House Expected To Vote on Sports Betting Bill Thursday Afternoon

Steve Bittenbender — May 28, 2020

Illinois Gaming Bill Gives Danville a ‘Second Shot’ to Apply for Casino License

Steve Bittenbender — May 27, 2020

Louisiana Sports Betting Legislation Moves Forward, Parish Votes Expected in November

Last week, the Louisiana State Senate voted 29-8 to advance sports betting legislation proposed by Sen. Cameron Henry (R-Metairie). That potentially sets the stage...

Todd Shriber — May 25, 2020

Chicago casino Illinois budget gambling

Chicago Casino Tax Structure Amended by Illinois General Assembly

Devin O'Connor — May 25, 2020

Slot machine jackpot tax

American Gaming Association Wants Trump Administration to Revise Tax Threshold on Slots

Steve Bittenbender — May 22, 2020

Full House PPP loan

Full House Resorts Secures $5.6 Million in Paycheck Protection Loans for Two Casinos

Steve Bittenbender — May 14, 2020

Preakness Pimlico

Preakness Stays in Baltimore as Bill Passes Without Governor Signing, 2020 Date Still Uncertain

Steve Bittenbender — May 9, 2020

Louisiana State Senators, Searching for Revenue, Easily Push Sports Betting Bills Through Committee

Todd Shriber — May 6, 2020

New Jersey Casinos Could Get Restricted Tax Breaks, Loans as Pandemic Continues

Ed Silverstein — May 6, 2020

Virginia casinos sports betting

Virginia Casino Developers Celebrate Passage of Gaming Bills, Ready to Move Forward

Devin O'Connor — April 26, 2020

Virginia gray machines

Virginia Lawmakers OK Skill Games For COVID-19 Relief, But Some Fear ‘Wild West’ Atmosphere

Steve Bittenbender — April 25, 2020

Virginia casino sports betting law

Virginia Casino and Sports Betting Amendments Approved, Five Towns Face Referendums

Devin O'Connor — April 22, 2020

COVID-19 PPP Loans Gaming

Senate Approves $320B in New Paycheck Protection Program Funding. Will Small Gaming Companies Get Any?

Steve Bittenbender — April 21, 2020

Montana gaming PPP loans

Montana Lawmakers Score Big Win, As Small Gaming Taverns Qualify for PPP Loans

Steve Bittenbender — April 15, 2020

Northam Virginia unregulated gaming

Virginia Gov. Northam Wants Unregulated ‘Gray Machines’ to Fund $150 Million COVID-19 Relief

Steve Bittenbender — April 14, 2020