The World's Online Gaming Authority Since 1995

Legislation

All Legislation News

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

A bill before Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker that revises the tax structure for a proposed Chicago casino also includes a provision meant to help...

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

The Virginia casino amendments made by Governor Ralph Northam (D) have been approved by the General Assembly, potentially clearing the way for five gaming...

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

Amodei COVID-19 small casino loans

Nevada Rep. Amodei Calls Out SBA for Barring Small Casinos from Loans, ‘Gut Punch’ Says Iowa Gaming CEO

Steve Bittenbender — April 13, 2020

Virginia casino Ralph Northam

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Amends Casino Bill, Returns Legislation to General Assembly

Devin O'Connor — April 12, 2020

Montana Official Demands Small Businesses with Gaming Revenue Get COVID-19 Federal Loans

Ed Silverstein — April 11, 2020

Video Gambling, Sweepstakes Machines Generate Controversy in Illinois

Ed Silverstein — April 6, 2020

American Gaming Association Wants Casinos Eligible For SBA COVID-19 Loan Program

Steve Bittenbender — April 4, 2020

Washington sports betting

Washington Sports Betting Bill Becomes Law Amid Game Drought, Legal Challenge Looms

Philip Conneller — March 26, 2020

Senate Unanimously Passes $2 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill, Includes Aid for Gaming Companies and Workers

Steve Bittenbender — March 25, 2020

Brazil casino Amazonas Manaus

Brazil Casino Bill Introduced, Would Allow Gaming Resorts in Amazonas

Devin O'Connor — March 23, 2020

Gaming Industry Partners with Other Tourism Companies as Part of ‘Broad Coalition’ in Seeking Relief from COVID-19

Steve Bittenbender — March 22, 2020