The gambling empire Las Vegas Sands is pressing forward with its ambitious drive to bring casinos to Texas after a series of recent developments, including the death of its CEO, Republican megadonor Sheldon Adelson, have called into question how much momentum remain behind the cause.
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Two lawmakers sports wagering in person at casinos and racetracks, but expanding to betting through mobile devices eventually.
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In the wake of the pandemic, more states are pushing through online sports betting bills. Connecticut, which had a number of bills fail in previous sessions, may finally have a winner. Even gambling-averse Texas recently filed an online sports betting bill.
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Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has called for legal sports wagers, and Speaker of the House Matt Ritter (l.) says lawmakers are getting close to a deal. But it won't be simple. Along with the powerful tribal casinos, gaming interests like OTBs want to be part of any agreement.
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Texas has a sports betting bill on the table, House Bill 1121, that would legalize a completely online and mobile sports wagering market in the state. The Texas Legislature has until May 31 to decide on the bill and others like it that would make sportsbooks legal for the Lone Star State.
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (l.) wants a single online betting vendor to pay a high tax rate in exchange for exclusivity. Market advocates say that’s counter-productive, and are pushing a bill that would allow up to 14 licenses.
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After two years of confusion created by a DOJ memo, a court found that The Wire Act has limited scope
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Minnesota DFL Sen. Karla Bigham raised the hopes of Minnesota gamblers with a simple tweet: "Will soon be introducing legislation to legalize sports wagering here in Minnesota! Stay tuned!"
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A new bill proposing the legalization of sports betting in Georgia was introduced to the state House of Representatives yesterday. Sponsored by Rep. Ron Stephens, the bill proposes legalization of sports betting through Georgia’s Lottery and a 16% gambling tax.
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A renewed push is underway to expand sports betting in Washington state beyond tribal casinos, this time with a couple of noteworthy twists attached.
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In a document given to lawmakers Wednesday, the Arizona governor said he has negotiated a new compact with Arizona tribes which now gives them the exclusive right to operate casino-style wagering in Arizona, albeit with certain limits. The deal, he said, will result in both more revenue for the tribes and more money for the state which currently gets a share of tribal revenues.
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Now that the biggest opponent of the Wire Act has passed away, Hartley thinks it's time for the 1961 law to be repealed.
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