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New York Note: FY26 Budget Passage, City Legislation, Brooklyn Power 100

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On June 30, the City Council formally adopted the $115.9 billion FY 2026 budget. The budget includes funding to pilot a new free child care program for children under 2 years old, along with a significant increase in City...more

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Louisiana Governor Vetoes Legislation That Would Have Banned Social Casino Sweepstakes Games 

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) vetoed legislation that would have banned websites from conducting sweepstakes games that some say violate online gambling laws. Senate Bill 181, which was passed by the Louisiana State...more

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Playing on the Edge - Sweepstakes Casinos Face Challenges

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Sweepstakes casinos have become a force in online gaming, offering casino-style games without navigating the complex regulatory scrutiny of gaming regulators or legislators. Sweepstakes casinos use creative business models,...more

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Finland Proposes Sweeping Reform of Gaming Market with Open Licensing System

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The Finnish government has unveiled a draft law proposing a major overhaul of the country's gaming regulatory landscape. The proposed system, targeted for launch in January 2027, would usher in a new era of open competition...more

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New York May Consider Expediting Downstate Casino License Process

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering a bill that expedites the issuance of three New York City-area casino licenses. New York’s state legislature passed Senate Bill 9673 in the waning days of its recent session. The...more

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DOJ "Triples Down" on View that Use of Pricing Algorithms Can Support Price-Fixing Claims

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The Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on March 28, 2024, weighed in for the third time in recent months in support of plaintiffs in class action lawsuits challenging the defendants' use of software to...more

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Alabama Gaming Legislation Approved by State House of Representatives

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The Alabama legislature is prioritizing gaming legislation in its 2024 session, with the Alabama House of Representatives passing the legislation yesterday, February 15. The legislation outlines license allocations, terms and...more

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NJ Legislators Introduce Bill to Classify Esports as Internet Gaming, Expand Esports Gambling Opportunities

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In recent years, New Jersey lawmakers and gaming authorities have taken steps to establish the state as a major hub for the Esports industry in the United States. In 2021, the legislature amended New Jersey’s sports betting...more

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If You Build It, They May Go Online: Massachusetts Senate Bill Would Allow Online Gambling

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Among the many activities you can pursue online—rent a movie, buy groceries, pay a parking ticket—you may soon be able to pull the lever on a slot machine. Massachusetts Senator Bruce Tarr introduced a bill that would allow...more

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Pennsylvania Legislation Introduced to Authorize Online Gaming

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On February 26, 2015, Pennsylvania State Representative John Payne, chairman of the Gaming Oversight Committee, and several other sponsors introduced HB 649, a bill that would amend the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and...more

Dickinson Wright

Gaming Legal News: Volume 8, Number 4

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IS GAMING IN THE CARDS FOR THE VOLUNTEER STATE? Dickinson Wright has learned that Tennessee House Representative Jason Powell has submitted a proposed constitutional amendment that could permit casino gaming in...more

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2014 Legislative Session: Bills To Watch

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On Tuesday, March 4th, Florida lawmakers gathered in Tallahassee for the start of the 2014 legislative session. Lawmakers now have 60 days to pass their bills into law. For those of us in South Florida, we want to follow this...more

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