Tag: Legislation

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Cedar Rapids Casino Blocker Bill Set for Next Week Vote

Iowa Lawmakers to Vote on Cedar Rapids Casino Blocker BillState Rep. Bobby Kaufmann is gearing up for a crucial vote next week that could shape the future of Iowa's gaming industry. The bill in...
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Louisiana Politician Proposes Significant Increase in Sports Betting Taxes

Louisiana may be considering a significant increase in sports betting taxes, as proposed by Rep. Roger Wilder III. The newly filed House Bill 22 would raise the state's sports betting tax to 51% from...
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Carson City Judge to Decide on A’s Stadium Bill Constitutionality

Attorneys debated for over 90 minutes about whether lawmakers broke state law by creating a $380 million public financing deal to construct a baseball stadium for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas. Carson City...
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2025 Online Gambling Framework Proposed by NCLGS

At the recent National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) conference in Pittsburgh, a groundbreaking proposal for the 2025 online gambling framework was unveiled. This initiative, spearheaded by former Florida State Senator Steve...
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Exploring Europe’s Gaming Industry: GGB News Coverage

Europe's gaming industry is bustling with exciting events and conferences lined up for the upcoming months. From Amsterdam to Las Vegas, gaming enthusiasts and industry professionals will have plenty of opportunities to network, learn,...
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Italy’s New Online Gambling Licensing Regime: Final Steps and Updates

Italy is moving forward with its plans to reorganize the gambling industry, with the Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) taking the final steps to establish a new framework for online gambling licenses. Last week,...
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New Hampshire Casino Proposal Advances Following Legal Victory

Andy Sanborn's proposed casino in Concord, New Hampshire has recently won a legal battle, increasing the likelihood of the casino opening its doors. A local resident, Kassey Cameron, attempted to block the project through...
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Ending Veikkaus Monopoly: Finland’s New Gambling Legislation

The Finnish Ministry of the Interior has recently put forward a draft government proposal to revamp the country's gambling system. This proposal, in line with the Government Programme, seeks to break up Veikkaus Oy's...
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Andrés Barragán Urbiola Named Spain’s Minister for Federal Gambling Reforms

The Council of Ministers in Spain has recently appointed Andrés Barragán Urbiola as the Secretary General of Consumption and Gaming. His main responsibility will be to oversee the ongoing federal reforms in the country's...
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Court Ruling on Bump Stocks Forces Congress to Act – Opinion Article

The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning the ban on bump-fire stocks has forced Congress to take action. The late Sen. Dianne Feinstein had warned against asking the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and...
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Brazil Legalizes Casinos and Bingo: What You Need to Know

Brazil has recently taken a big step towards legalizing various forms of gambling, including casinos, bingo, jogo de bicho, and horserace betting. The bill, known as PL 2,234/2022, was approved by the Justice and...

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