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For the first time this election cycle, one presidential candidate has spoken out against the Department of Justice’s reversed opinion on the Federal Wire Act. Joe Biden, the former Vice President under Barack Obama, said earlier this week that he opposes adding new restrictions on legal U.S. online gambling and agrees with the Wire Act’s …
Lawmakers in the Great Lakes State are going “all-in” on legalizing online gambling in Michigan. Michigan Legislature passed an iGaming bill package this week, which includes the potential legalization of four types of web-based gambling: online casinos, Internet poker, sports betting, and daily fantasy sports. The state Senate voted 35-3 Wednesday morning, and the House …
On the road again—Georgia lawmakers just can’t wait to get on the road again. The law they want you to love allows legally gambling with your friends, and they can’t wait to get on the road again. But if all goes according to plan, then we may soon see Peach State residents rollin’ down the …
You come at the king, you best not miss. Nevada took back its sports gambling crown just one month after having the handle dethroned by up-and-coming New Jersey back in May. For the month of June, a total of $322 million was bet on sports at the sportsbooks located in Las Vegas and throughout the …
In the midst of March Madness, Colorado is seriously considering gambling expansion to include sports wagering. Colorado’s legislature is readying legislation and efforts to legalize sports gambling as said by Representative Alec Garnett who is the House Majority leader, “We’ve been working the last couple of months with stakeholders trying to build what a legal …
The DOJ flip-flops on domestic gambling stance which has major implications across the nation. An Opinion given by the Department of Justice (DOJ) in 2011 concerning the limitations of the Federal Wire Act has recently been reversed, or reconsidered, by a Memo released by the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC), a division of the DOJ, …
Just as the 2019 legislative session deadline reaches Friday the 18th, five sports gambling bills are squeezed in last minute. Governor Charlie Baker and several other MA lawmakers have produced their own sports gambling bills for consideration in this year’s legislative session. The Governor’s bill favors the endeavors of companies like DraftKings and FanDuel, while …
Online casino gambling and sports betting bill vetoed in Michigan just before the new Governorship enters in January. The state’s outgoing Republican Governor Rick Snyder just vetoed two strongly bi-partisan supported gambling bills. These measures were passed through the House last June 68-40, Representative Brandt Iden proposed an emergency amendment to the bill in December …
An online gambling bill passed by the Michigan House last year may not last until 2019. State Representative Brandt Iden introduced legislation HB4926, a Michigan online gambling bill capable of greatly improving the infrastructure of the state via legalization, regulation, and taxation of online gambling services. While Iden’s online gambling bill HB4926 swept the House …
Destin’s City Council recently approved of an ordinance which would ban gambling within the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village’s city limits. Known as a hot spot for tourists due to their perfect white sand beaches, fishing spots, and overall upscale aesthetic appeal Destin has decided not to further capitalize on the potential revenue gambling venues are …