Kentucky lawmakers are not tiptoeing around gambling anymore, and the next round of changes could hit bettors, sportsbooks, fantasy operators, and racetracks all at once. House Sends Two Gambling Bills Into the Late-Session Scramble The Kentucky House has approved House Bill 904 and House Bill 604, with both clearing the chamber by 79-15 votes and […]
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Virginia Online Casino Push Stalls as Lawmakers Fail to Bridge Bill Gap
Virginia’s online casino effort is off the table for 2026 after lawmakers ran out of road in conference, even as several other gambling measures kept moving. Conference Talks Run Aground Virginia lawmakers failed to bring House Bill 161 and Senate Bill 118 into line before the General Assembly session closed, ending this year’s attempt to […]
Washington Senate Clears Path for In-State College Betting at Tribal Casinos
Washington lawmakers just took a big step toward letting fans wager on local college teams legally—without turning student-athletes into prop-bet targets. The vote: SB 6137 moves to the House The Washington State Senate passed Senate Bill 6137 on February 11, 2026, in a 41–8 vote, sending the proposal to the House for its next round […]
Kiwi Government to Funnel Offshore Casino Revenue Back to Local Clubs Under Revised Gambling Bill
New Zealand’s government has responded to mounting public pressure by rewriting part of its proposed Online Casino Gambling Bill. A key update will see 4% of offshore gambling revenue redirected to local sports clubs, community groups, and grassroots organizations — a move aimed at easing concerns over lost funding from traditional gambling sources like pokies, […]
NZ Sports Groups Slam Online Casino Bill Over Missing Community Funding
New Zealand’s Online Casino Gambling Bill is facing backlash from the sports sector, with more than 50 organizations warning it could gut community sport funding. The bill, introduced in June by Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden, aims to regulate offshore casino platforms by issuing up to 15 licenses to international operators. It passed its […]
Thailand’s Casino Bill Sparks Heated Debate Amid Hopes for Economic Revival
Thailand’s cabinet has approved the controversial Entertainment Complex Bill, clearing the first hurdle in the push to legalize casino resorts in the country. The move marks a significant step in a long-running debate over whether gambling should be permitted as part of broader tourism and economic development efforts. The proposed legislation now heads to parliament, […]
Victoria Advances Mandatory Pre-commitment Gambling Reform
Bill Passes Lower House, Moving to Legislative Council The Victorian Parliament has made a significant stride toward gambling reform with the passage of the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. The bill cleared the Legislative Assembly with a 53-25 vote and now advances to the Legislative Council for further consideration. Key Reform […]
Anticipated Dutch Gambling Legislation: A Strategic Shift for 2025
The Dutch government, led by the State Secretary for Legal Protection, Teun Struycken, is about to introduce a new gambling bill by the end of 2025. This new legislation will increase the age limit for online slots to 21, aiming to strengthen protections for younger adults. Background and Development Last December, Struycken reported his ongoing […]
