In response to the rapid expansion of the gambling industry in recent years and to fill regulatory gaps, the Sri Lankan government is accelerating the establishment of a new gambling regulatory body, named the "Gambling Regularization Authority." This move marks a critical step towards establishing
The New York State Gaming and Wagering Board has received a bill submitted by Assemblyman Robert Carroll, which details several potential changes to online and retail sports betting laws.Bill A7962 aims to amend betting limits, stake limits, credit card usage, and the types of advertising used by op
Illinois lawmakers are working to classify compulsive gambling as a substance abuse disorder with a bill in the state capitol.If gambling disorder is categorized under the Substance Use Disorder Act, the Illinois Department of Human Services would be able to create programs for the prevention, recog
A bill in the Mississippi Senate was rejected in committee, aimed at banning online lottery casinos and legalizing mobile sports betting.The state legislature has clearly defined the boundaries for passing SB 2510. The early version of the bill, specifically aimed at banning online lottery casinos,
Members of the state’s struggling equestrian community say legislation allowing South Carolinians to bet on horse racing through an app on their phone could revive a once-thriving industry.Discussion opened this week in a Senate Judiciary subcommittee on a bipartisan proposal led by Sen. Michael Joh
In February, the Mississippi Senate passed Sen. Joey Fillingane’s Senate Bill 2510 by a 51-0 vote. Fillingane’s bill called for increased criminal penalties for offering illegal online gambling in the state while banning online sweepstakes gaming as well.The Mississippi Senate became the first chamb
Lawmakers in Maine have been debating a bill that seeks to legalize online casino gaming with tribal exclusivity.LD 1164 is titled “An Act to Create Economic Opportunity for the Wabanaki Nations Through Internet Gaming.”The bill’s language would authorize each federally recognized Indian nation, tri
The Thai government has been active recently on the issue of legalizing casinos. On March 27, the Thai Cabinet passed the draft "Comprehensive Entertainment Center Act (including legal casinos)", planning to incorporate casinos into large entertainment complexes, with the casino area not exceeding 1
The New York State Senate has passed Senate Bill S.3632, which aims to address the growing issue of problem gambling and support individuals and families impacted by gambling addiction. Co-sponsored by Senator Joseph Addabbo, the bill seeks to establish a Problem Gambling Advisory Council to improve
New Hampshire lawmakers looking for revenue are betting on video slot machines to help fill some shortfalls.State lawmakers are moving forward with a plan to legalize video slot machines in New Hampshire. Historical horse racing machines that mimic slots are currently allowed as part of the state’s
Over the past two days, the Thai opposition has fiercely criticized Prime Minister Padongdan Sinawat, leading her to withstand a vote of no confidence in the Thai parliament. Of the 488 members present, 319 voted in favor, and 7 abstained.The motion was led by the People's Party, which accused her o
Despite opposition from multiple government agencies and several Native Hawaiian groups, a Senate committee in the state has proposed a digital sports betting bill.Despite opposition from multiple government agencies and several Native Hawaiian groups, a Senate committee in the state has proposed
According to current New Zealand law, TAB NZ (New Zealand Racing and Betting Company) is prohibited from providing online casino gambling services due to its status as a statutory body. Despite this, TAB still hopes the government will amend the relevant laws to allow it to participate in New Zealan
Texas is once again looking at legalizing sports gambling during this years’ legislative session, and supporters are being backed by some of the most influential people in Texas sports.Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-Houston), has filed Senate Joint Resolution 16, proposes legal sports wagering and legal gam
In January, the Senate passed a bill for the last time, which aims to grant Filipino citizenship to Chinese citizen Li Duan Wang, who is believed to be associated with Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos).At the plenary session of the Senate, House Bill No. 8839 was passed with 19 votes in f
Joel Viado, the director of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in the Philippines, stated on Tuesday that Harry Roque, the former presidential spokesperson, likely left the Philippines secretly in a manner similar to that of former Tarlac City Mayor Alice Guo.In a report submitted to the Senate Committe
