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NJ fixed-odds racing bills progress through committee stage
Bills to allow fixed-odds wagering on horse racing in New Jersey have been approved unanimously by committees in both the state General Assembly and Senate.…
Florida gaming compact approved by Senate
A compact that would allow Florida’s Seminole Tribe to offer sports betting in the US state has been approved by the state’s Senate. Florida’s Senate…
Maryland Governor Hogan to sign sports betting bill into law
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is set to sign a bill authorizing sports betting and fantasy sports into law today (18 May). The bill – HB…
Eleven more tribes agree to Washington sports wagering compacts
The Washington State Gambling Commission has reached a Class III sports wagering compact agreement with 11 more tribes across Washington, which will allow the tribes…
Online casino negotiation clause removed from Florida compact
The compact allowing Florida’s Seminole Tribe to offer sports betting in the state has been approved by two House committees, but only after a new…
Missouri betting bills advance to Emerging Issues committee
Four bills that seek to authorize and regulate sports betting in the state of Missouri have all advanced to the Missouri House of Representatives Emerging…
LeoVegas to enter US in H1 2022 with Caesars market access deal
Swedish operator LeoVegas has reached an agreement with Caesars Entertainment to launch its online casino product in the state of New Jersey in the first…
Florida legislature takes first step to ratify Seminole betting compact
Florida Senator Travis Hutson has introduced a bill to implement a compact that will allow the Seminole Tribe to launch sports betting. The compact –…
Ohio problem gambling charity raises “underregulated” electronic bingo concerns
The Problem Gambling Network of Ohio warned of the number of electronic bingo machines – which it said were effectively “underregulated slot machines” – that could…
Nebraska betting bill advances after college sports amendment
Legislative Bill 561 – which would legalize sports wagering at Nebraska’s licensed racetracks – has advanced to a final vote in the unicameral Nebraska state…
Louisiana House passes betting tax bill, cuts lottery into market
A bill setting out tax rates, license fees and other requirements for sports wagering in Louisiana – and allows the lottery to take part in…
New Senate bill calls for report into potential Illinois online casino revenue
A bill calling for a report into the estimated revenue generated from legal online casino gaming within Illinois has been filed to the state’s Senate. …
Bragg Gaming enters US market with $30m Spin Games acquisition
Gaming technology provider Bragg Gaming has acquired Nevada-based B2B gaming content provider Spin Games, signaling the company’s first foray into the US market. The deal…
Enteractive makes US market debut with New Jersey license
Player retention services supplier Enteractive has expanded to the US market with a service license granted by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE).…