If state policymakers legalize sports betting, Iowa casinos are aiming to get the business. Iowa Gaming Association executive director Wes Ehrecke says the federal “barrier” to sports betting may soon be removed.
Read More . . .Even if betting does come soon to the state’s recently opened commercial casinos, it would not be allowed at other locations, such as at racetrack casinos and off-track betting parlors.
Read More . . .Gettysburg Borough Council voted 5-1 Monday to "opt out" of hosting satellite casinos.
Read More . . .Michigan legislators are making a late run at passing intrastate online gambling legislation but the odds are heavily stacked against this attempt making any headway this year.
Read More . . .If a prominent bookmaker fielded a request to set a line on whether the Supreme Court will rule in favor of New Jersey in the landmark sports gambling case before the nation's top court, the sportsbook may opt instead to keep the wager off the board.
Read More . . .The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will vote on Thursday to repeal the net neutrality rules that the same body put into place back in 2015, with the commissioners almost certain to approve the rollback.
Read More . . .The Seminole Tribe of Florida has sent a letter to members of the Florida legislature, warning them that a bill to legalize daily fantasy sports (DFS) without regulation would violate the compact between the tribe and the state.
Read More . . .In preparation of SCOTUS’ decision, to come late spring, early summer, the IGA is in the process of getting its member groups on board to support drafting legislation that would allow for sports gambling in Iowa.
Read More . . .Gambling regulators agreed to research sports betting in Massachusetts in a “proactive” response to a pending Supreme Court decision that could approve sports wagers nationwide.
Read More . . .Johnstown City Councilwoman Marie Mock said Wednesday evening that she plans to push to bring to Johnstown one of up to 10 “mini-casinos” authorized by a new law that will expand gambling opportunities in Pennsylvania.
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Both sides have concluded their day in court. Upon either outcome, here’s a forecast on what new and not necessarily welcome changes could impact the player.
Read More . . .A majority of the justices indicated that the law had crossed a constitutional line by requiring states to do the bidding of the federal government.
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