Posts From: February 2026

Assembly votes to legalise online sports betting in Wisconsin

A bipartisan bill to legalise online sports betting in Wisconsin sailed through the Assembly in what was likely the chamber’s final day in session this year, though its future beyond...

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Wisconsin tribes seek online sports betting approval 

Wisconsin remains one of 20 states without legal online sports betting options, despite growing pressure from tribal leaders to expand current gambling laws. The state currently allows only in-person sports...

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South Dakota sports betting bill moves to Senate floor

A resolution that would allow South Dakotans to vote on whether they want mobile sports betting in the state passed out of committee and is now headed to the Senate...

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Indiana House sends sweepstakes ban to Senate

Indiana state representative Ethan Manning has introduced legislation that would prohibit the operation of sweepstakes casinos in the state. The proposal, filed as part of House Bill 1052, seeks to...

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Tennessee bill aims to restrict students from sports betting

In a recent legislative move, Tennessee has introduced two bills aimed at banning legal sports betting on college campuses. This proposal comes in the wake of an FBI indictment involving...

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New gambling act signed in Finland

Finnish President Alexander Stubb has signed the reform package that will see the country’s new Gambling Act come into force on July 1, 2027. The legislation paves the way for...

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Georgia legislators resume push for sports betting legalisation

The effort to legalise online sports betting in Georgia is set to continue as legislators convene in Atlanta for the 2026 session this week. Since 2021, attempts to bring sports...

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Online gambling bill back on Indiana lawmakers’ agenda

There’s a renewed effort to legalize both online lottery sales and online gaming in the state of Indiana. Taken together, these would constitute the largest gaming expansion in the state...

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Wisconsin online sports betting likely to be voted on by state Assembly

A bill to legalize online sports betting in Wisconsin could go up for a vote in the state Assembly within the next couple of months. If signed into law by...

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Majority of Maine voters oppose online gambling bill

A statewide survey shows that a decisive majority of Maine voters oppose legalizing online casino gambling, driven by deep concerns about its potential harm to children, families and communities, and unmoved by...

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