WarHorse Gaming and major betting operators filed petitions to legalize mobile sports betting after lawmakers killed a similar bill last year. The initiatives include a 20% tax on online wagers, with most revenue going to property tax relief and an estimated $100 million in total … Read more
State legislators filed three bills in January to stop Chicago’s 10.25% sports betting tax and keep all gambling rules at the state level. City leaders want the tax to fix a $1.2 billion budget gap, but lawmakers say it’ll push bettors to illegal websites instead. … Read more
Mississippi lawmakers introduced HB 519 to allow casino operators to offer mobile sports betting alongside their physical locations. The bill grants one online license per casino with a tiered tax structure ranging from 4-8% based on monthly revenue. A separate measure, SB 2104, seeks to … Read more
Florida lawmakers proposed a bill that would implement harsher penalties on illegal slot machines and other illegal gambling operations in the state. House Bill 189 advanced, 13-4, through the Criminal Justice Subcommittee on Wednesday. The bill also authorizes daily fantasy sports operations and focuses on … Read more
Georgia lawmakers are taking another shot at legalizing sports betting with House Bill 910 returning for consideration. Up to 18 online sportsbook operators could receive licenses under the Georgia Lottery’s oversight if the measure passes. The bill faces an uphill battle after mixed signals from … Read more
Alabama Senate and House leadership have made it clear gambling legislation won’t get a vote during this year’s session. Last year’s bill covering lottery, casinos and sports betting got through the House but came up one vote shy in the Alabama Senate. Both front runners … Read more
New York lawmakers have revived the ORACLE Act, a proposal that would sharply limit prediction market platforms by prohibiting most sports-related contracts. The measure is part of a broader effort to rein in wagering, as lawmakers also consider restrictions on live, in-game betting at state … Read more
New Jersey colleges will run regular sessions to help students understand gambling. The Council on Compulsive Gambling will show students the risks, signs of problems, and ways to get help. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers have approved new legislation designed to bring gambling awareness … Read more
Two bills that didn’t make it through in 2025 are getting another chance as lawmakers push to legalize online sports betting in Nebraska. LB 421 would set up a 20% tax with most money going to property tax relief, while LR 20CA wants voters to … Read more
Mississippi Representative Kevin Felsher is pushing for mobile sports betting legislation in 2026 after previous attempts failed in the Senate. Sports betting tax revenue could help address the state’s $26-27 billion retirement system shortfall. While current law requires in-person casino visits, 60 percent of student … Read more
Attorney General James Uthmeier wants to “disincentivize people” to gamble on unregulated channels. Representatives Dana Trabulsy and Berny Jacques have filed measures in the House to support Uthmeier’s request. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Attorney General James Uthmeier has made it very clear that going after “unlawful … Read more
Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz told Pablo Torre Finds Out that he plans to file a bill for Congress to review in 2026 that bans player props. In the quote, it is unclear which props he was referring to. It may be difficult for Senator Schatz … Read more