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January 16, 2021
Minnesotan Senator to Introduce Sports Betting Legislation
Minnesota: State Senator Karla Bigham could introduce a sports betting bill next week, while Representative Pat Garofalo plans to re-introduce his own bill soon. Minnesotans Already Wager Online A tweet shared Thursday by State Senator Karla Bigham announcing legislation for sports betting has reignited the hope of Minnesotan gamblers. Bigham said she hopes to introduce […]
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January 16, 2021
New Bill Proposes Sports Betting Legalization in Georgia
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. HB 86 Proposes Sports Betting Legalization in Georgia At the start of the 2021 legislative […]
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January 16, 2021
New Mexico Proposes Expanding of Gaming to Fund Lottery Scholarships
In a bid to secure additional funding for lottery scholarships and students, New Mexico lawmakers are proposing an expansion of the state’s gaming industry. Lawmakers Looking to Expand Gaming in New Mexico New Mexico is looking to expand its gaming industry in a bid to back the state’s scholarship program for qualifying college students. With […]
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January 15, 2021
AMI Challenges Royal Decree Amendments as Discriminatory
The Spanish media trade union Asociación de Medios de Información (AMI) filed an appeal to the Supreme Tribunal of Spain to contest the amendments to the Royal Decree of Advertising made by the Consumer Affairs Ministry of the country. Digital Media Incumbents Favored AMI lodged the appeal to Spain’s Supreme Tribunal to ask the highest […]
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January 15, 2021
Indiana Gets One Step Closer to Legal Online Gambling
Legal online gambling is now one step closer in Indiana after Representative Alan Morrison published a bill proposing the legalization and regulation of the activity. The newly introduced House Bill 1406 proposes a tax rate of 18% on adjusted gross revenues and an initial $500,000 fee for interactive gaming operators. HB 1406 Proposes Online Gambling […]
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January 15, 2021
Connecticut Lawmakers Propose a Gambling Expansion Bill
Lawmakers in Connecticut submitted a bill proposing gambling expansion in the state. The bill arrives only a week after Governor Ned Lamont revealed that he is liaising with tribal partners and neighboring states on a potential gambling expansion and legalization of marijuana in the Constitution State. Connecticut Legislature Propose a Gambling Expansion Bill Shortly after […]
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January 15, 2021
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Says Sports Betting Legalization Very Likely
Ohio’s Gov. Mike DeWine has said that the state is likely to consider and pass a sports betting legislation in 2021. State Governor Hopes for Legalized Sports Betting in Ohio Ohio’s thriving sports community doesn’t enjoy the added benefit of a legalized sports betting industry, which could potentially come with numerous perks for the state, […]
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January 15, 2021
Arizona Wants to Modernize Its Gambling Adding New Verticals
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey wants to modernize the state’s gambling system and renew the compacts with Native American tribes. Arizona To Update Gambling System Arizona Governor Doug Ducey wants to modernize and update the state’s gambling legislature. On Wednesday, Mr. Ducey submitted a document to Arizona lawmakers. In the document, Mr. Ducey states that he […]
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January 15, 2021
Brazil on Track to Legalize Sports Betting by July
Brazil is on its way to legalizing sports betting in the country with legislators expecting a final regulatory framework to arrive in the summer. Sports Betting Legalization on Track for Summer Sports betting legalization is underway in Brazil with the undersecretary of SECAP, the Economic Ministry’s Secretariat of Evaluation, Planning, Energy and Lottery, Waldir Eustáquio […]
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January 14, 2021
State of the State: Vague Mobile Sports Wagering Details
Legal mobile sports betting in New York is hot on the state’s legislative agenda, but some people with vested interests in the industry and sports bettors in general were left with not much detail to ponder after Gov. Cuomo delivered his State of the State address on Monday morning. Mobile Wagering Needs Legalization Ahead of […]