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Responsible Gambling Takes Center Stage in Minnesota Sports Betting Bill Debate

Three proposals with quite different approaches have sparked an extensive debate in Minnesota about the legalization of sports betting. In contrast to other bills introduced recently, the most recent one, which Senator John Marty introduced, focuses a significant emphasis on efforts that promote responsible gaming. Compared to the other measures, Marty’s SF 5330 proposes a […]

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Push to Legalize Casinos and Sports Betting Gains Momentum in Texas

Exciting news from Texas! Proposals to allow casinos and online sports betting recently passed the House State Affairs Committee, raising hopes that gambling may soon be available in the state. For the previous two legislative sessions, proponents of the gambling industry, notably the famous Las Vegas Sands casino company, have been lobbying for Texas to […]

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Northern Ireland Inches Closer to Gambling Law Reforms

Following the arrival of the Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Amendment) Bill to the Northern Ireland Assembly, we now have confirmation that gambling reforms are on the way. After the bill passed the first stage of becoming law, the next steps seem to be clearly defined. In mid-October, James Browne TD, the Ireland Minister of […]

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Legalized Sports Betting Headed to More States in the US

Despite the slowdown that has been caused by the coronavirus pandemic, plans are still underway for the legalization of sports betting in some US states. These plans have, of course, been underway for quite some time and it is great to see that they are actually making some progress despite the setbacks. Perhaps the most […]

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Washington Moves One Step Closer to Legalized Sports Betting

It seems sports betting is finally headed to the state of Washington thanks to a Thursday night vote that paved the way for the long-awaited development. When the vote was presented to the full House floor, they voted overwhelmingly to approve the bill. HB2638, the bill in question was approved by an 83-14 vote just […]

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Michigan Set to Legalize Online Gambling and Sports Betting

Sports bettors and online gamblers in Michigan may end the year on a very high note as the state is on track to legalize online gambling and sports betting. Michigan’s legislature is set to finish up on an extensive package that will significantly change Michigan’s gambling landscape. This path to the possible legalization of sports […]

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Sri Lanka Doubles Down on Efforts to Combat Cricket Graft

Cricket is perhaps the most important sport in Sri Lank and this is due to its massive popularity in the country. The sport is favorite in the Asian professional sporting scene as a whole and it has presented lots of opportunities in a number of sectors. It currently has the potential to become the biggest […]

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New Hampshire Finally Legalizes Sports Betting

New Hampshire has recently taken the leap forward and decided to finally legalize sports betting after Governor Chris Sununu signed into law. The state is now the second state in the New England region to legalize sports wagering after Rhode Island whose first two casinos went live late last year. Sports betting in the United […]

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Online Casinos and Online Poker Get Legalized in West Virginia

The number of states with legal and regulated online gambling and online poker industries has officially increased five after West Virginia joined the party on Wednesday. Governor Jim Justice failed to sign House Bill 2934 otherwise referred to as the West Virginia Lottery Interactive Wagering Act by the deadline which was on Wednesday 27 and […]

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