Kansas lawmakers continued the process of discussing sports betting for the fourth consecutive session on Wednesday when the Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee heard proponent testimony on a bill that would allow statewide mobile sports betting, but has some quirks.
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Alabama state senators on Thursday raised concerns about five proposed casino locations — with some wanting additional gambling locations — as lawmakers began debate on a bill to allow a lottery and casinos in the state.
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An Arizona House committee on Tuesday advanced a proposal that would allow betting on professional and college sports at tribal casinos and sites owned by pro sports teams after hearing from teams and the tribes that back the deal Gov. Doug Ducey cut with tribes.
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Kentucky lawmakers started advancing a bill Thursday to prevent the unplugging of historical racing machines that have expanded into lucrative ventures for the state’s horse tracks.
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A group of Democratic legislators unveiled plans Friday to legalize additional forms of gambling. The new tax revenue that it would derive should be allocated to the state’s Pledge to Advance Connecticut (PACT) program, they say.
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A bill that would legalize sports betting in Georgia and give tax revenue to the state lottery is in advancing in the state House, despite questions about whether a state constitutional amendment would be required to do so.
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The people of South Dakota voted in the Fall of 2020 to legalize sports betting in Deadwood and now legislation is being introduced about the rules and regulations that will serve as the structure for the newly legal industry.
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Now that voters have legalized casino gambling in Nebraska, state lawmakers are trying to figure out how to regulate the industry and use some of the revenue it generates.
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Alabama lawmakers returned to Montgomery on Tuesday for the regular session that could see gambling debate later this year.
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Arizonans would be allowed to bet on professional and college sports at tribal casinos and at sites owned by pro sports teams under a proposal that is part of an update to the state's deal that allows Native American tribes to run casinos.
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Republican State Senator Del Marsh says he will unveil a comprehensive gambling bill during the upcoming legislative session. Marsh says the bill is eight months in the working and will cover all forms of gambling in the state, including casino style table games.
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