Legality Archive

House politicians in Pennsylvania made it abundantly clear yesterday that they have no desire to see gambling expanded throughout the state via the installment of slot machines at bars, taverns or volunteer fire houses. With that particular amendment dejected, the House immediately approved the combination of the daily fantasy sports bill with an amendment to...

The casino industry doesn’t adapt well to change. As much as operators claim to follow trends, the time it takes to debate and implement anything new tends to move at a snail’s pace. Nevada passed a skill-based slot law 2 years ago, but none exists in Las Vegas. New Jersey passed a similar law in February...

According to Russian gaming industry media outlet, Championat, the nation’s only authorized internet lottery provider, Stoloto, is preparing to launch the nation’s second licensed online sportsbook, under the domain 888.ru. It’s been reported that, despite the incredibly similar namesakes, the new site will run on the Betconstruct platform, and is not associated in any...

Statistics have clearly shown that the online casino industry is booming, and it doesn’t show signs of stopping anytime soon. In fact, the online and mobile gambling industries are projected to continue growing well into the future. Those who got in early are sipping cocktails on a remote island, and I’m sure there’s plenty...

After neighbors in Pennsylvania rejected an airport slots bill yesterday under the premise that it might “cannibalize” the state’s casinos, one lawmaker in New Jersey proposed a similar plan to increase revenue by installing slot machines at AC International Airport. He rejected the idea of cannibalization, saying it would pose no threat to the...

Pennsylvania is considered by many experts to be the next most likely state to join Delaware, Nevada and New Jersey by passing an internet gambling bill. When Rep. John Payne introduced HB 649 last year, hopes were high that 2016 would see its passage. Now, after 5 months of stagnation, some are questioning whether the bill stalled...

The drama surrounding daily fantasy sports in the US continues this week as Alabama residents prepare for DFS sites DraftKings and FanDuel to cease acceptance of players in the state by end of day today. In the meantime, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam officially legalized the online betting activity when he signed a DFS bill last...

How many times have state governments passed laws that accidentally did more or less than the drafting legislators intended? More times than anyone can count, I’m sure, like when Florida flubbed on a prohibition of internet gambling cafes that technically made it illegal to use a computer in the state – oops! Now Washington is crying...

Where better to seek information on the legality of gambling throughout America than Washington D.C.? All federal laws are written, amended and stored in the US Capitol. Even the American Gaming Association is headquartered here. But one thing you won’t find is any form of legalized gambling outside of charitable bingo games, raffles and...

How do you celebrate a sizable pokies win at the local pub? Maybe you would buy a round of drinks for the bar, go on a little shopping spree or take your significant other out for a fancy dinner? Apparently one man’s idea of celebrating is to leave the premises, change clothes, and return...