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Tennessee's lottery proceeds soared in 2026, but experts predict a significant drop on the horizon as instant-ticket sales continue to struggle.

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Lottery proceeds rose in 2026 but analysts forecast declines ahead
Fiscal Review Committee staff said net lottery proceeds rose $15 million to $427.3 million in fiscal 2026, largely because of large Powerball jackpots. Staff forecast a 3.44% decline in fiscal 2027, citing falling instant-ticket sales and a return to a typical jackpot year.
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November 13, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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Virginia's gaming landscape is evolving with new tax structures for sports betting and a promising start for fantasy contests, raising questions about the future of regulation and funding for problem gambling support.

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Board hears tax and licensing updates for casinos, sports betting, and fantasy contests
Staff reviewed tax treatment for sports betting (AGR taxed at 15% with 97.5% to the general fund and 2.5% to the problem-gambling fund), the casino tiered tax structure, and early collections for fantasy contests (about $6.1M taxable revenue and roughly $600,000 in taxes so far); staff said regulatory drafting and permitting would begin in November.
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November 3, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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SPAIN TIGHTENS ONLINE GAMBLING RULES 🇪🇸

Spain is introducing stricter payment verification requirements, linking payment methods to players' verified identities.

A new step toward greater transparency and security in online gaming.

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November 1, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Portsmouth's council is taking a stand against iGaming and toll hikes, pushing for a freeze on annual toll increases—what does this mean for the city's future?

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Portsmouth adds iGaming opposition and toll-freeze request to legislative positions
Council members agreed to add opposition to the current form of iGaming legislation and to register concern about tunnel toll increases — including a proposal to seek a freeze on annual toll escalators — to the city's legislative positions ahead of the 2027 session.
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October 28, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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A proposed electronic bingo-number verification device in Colorado faces significant legal hurdles, as state policy staff assert it exceeds current statutory authority.

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Board staff says statute bars new electronic 'bingo verification' device
Department staff told the Colorado Charitable Gaming Board that the current statute does not authorize a proposed electronic bingo-number verification device, creating a statutory impediment to the rule change; the board agreed to flag the impediment in its annual report to the legislature.
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October 16, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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The countdown is on: after October 13, skill games in Pennsylvania could face immediate shutdown as state police gear up for enforcement!

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Board hears timeline for state enforcement of "skill games" after Pennsylvania Supreme Court action
A board member told the Summit the Pennsylvania Supreme Court stay on certain gaming machines expires Oct. 13, 2026, and that state police may begin enforcement Oct. 14, including seizure or disabling of devices.
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October 13, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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Key discussions on fee-to-trust properties, gaming regulations, and housing solutions unfolded at a recent roundtable between Pine County and Mille Lacs Band leaders—what's at stake for the community?

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Mille Lacs Band meets with Pine County on fee-to-trust, housing and casino access
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe representatives met with the Pine County Board Sept. 29 to discuss fee-to-trust land, watershed and housing issues, gaming and sports betting, and an alternate route to a casino/Highway 48 location; the board heard the presentation but took no formal action.
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October 10, 2026 at 8:39 AM
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The Chehalis Tribe is pushing for straightforward gaming compact amendments that enhance fairness and integrity in wagering—echoing the changes proposed for the Spokane Tribe.

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Chehalis tribe to receive same gaming compact amendments, tribal representative says
The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation told the joint committee that the tribe supports the compact amendments mirroring those proposed for the Spokane Tribe, describing the changes as straightforward additions to the tribe’s Appendix S.
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October 1, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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Florida authorities are escalating a statewide crackdown on strip-mall “arcades” running illegal sweepstakes and unregulated slots.

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Florida Escalates Crackdown on Illegal Sweepstakes and Arcade Slots
Florida is ramping up its fight against illegal sweepstakes arcades. Discover how state raids and local bans are permanently shutting down underground gaming.
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October 1, 2026 at 10:19 AM
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September 22, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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MGM Springfield just received the green light to join a multi-state progressive gaming network, paving the way for bigger jackpots and more excitement!

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MGM Springfield cleared to join IGT wide‑area progressive after Commission approves waiver
After technical review and a virtual inspection of IGT's monitoring room, the Commission approved MGM Springfield's waiver request and allowed the casino to join an existing wide‑area progressive linking machines across jurisdictions.
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August 29, 2026 at 4:48 AM
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Encore Boston Harbor just reported a staggering $180 million in Q2 gaming revenue, contributing $45 million to state taxes and showcasing impressive workforce diversity!

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Encore Boston Harbor reports $180M Q2 gaming revenue, $45M in state taxes
Encore Boston Harbor told the Massachusetts Gaming Commission its Q2 2026 gross gaming revenue was about $180 million (roughly $111M slots, $68M table games), producing roughly $45 million in state taxes; sports wagering and workforce, diversity, local‑spend and community giving were highlighted.
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August 29, 2026 at 4:51 AM
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Wyoming lawmakers are in hot debate over a proposed tax change that could dramatically impact horse racing operators—will they raise the stakes or find a better solution?

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Committee splits on taxing parimutuel 'handle'; asks LSO to draft alternative taxing player payouts
After industry testimony that a 1% handle surcharge would sharply raise effective tax rates on historic pari‑mutuel operators, the committee directed LSO to draft an alternative that would take 1% from player payouts (winnings) rather than increase the 'handle' tax.
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August 22, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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EU regulators are cracking down on predatory in-app purchases targeting kids! 🎮 Game makers are being urged to change their practices to protect young players. #ChildrensOnlineSafety #GamingRegulation #EU
European watchdogs demand game companies stop predatory virtual currency sales to children
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March 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Florida's House Bill 7033 could revitalize the horse racing industry with a $500,000 boost while sparking a heated debate over increased taxes for cardroom operators.

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Florida House allocates $1.5M for Tampa Bay Downs horse racing support
Florida House approves funding for purses and supplements for Florida-bred horses at Tampa Bay Downs
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April 17, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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Florida lawmakers are cracking down on illegal gambling operations in restaurants, raising crucial questions about licensing and enforcement.

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Legislators discuss crackdown on illegal gambling operations in Florida restaurants
Florida legislators address illegal gambling issues and agency collaboration to enforce licensing.
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March 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Florida's new House Bill 953 could change the game for illegal slot machine trafficking, imposing hefty fines and felony charges that could reshape the state's gaming landscape.

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Florida House approves HB 953 targeting slot machine trafficking penalties
HB 953 establishes felony charges and fines for trafficking in slot machines in Florida.
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February 25, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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Lebanon’s Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Finance to create a modern gaming law, approved Starlink, and appointed the National Electricity Sector Authority to boost oversight and infrastructure, emphasizing the urgency of adopting the budget.

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September 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Connecticut's consumer protection chief is pushing for a significant increase in restitution caps to better protect consumers and tackle online sports betting fraud as the industry expands.

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Consumer protection chief backs higher restitution cap, urges gaming-law update to cover online rigging
Connecticut's consumer protection commissioner told the Judiciary Committee that increasing the restitution cap under the Unfair Trade Practices Act and amending gaming statutes to cover online manipulation would help consumers recover losses and deter cheating as sports wagering expands.
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March 7, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Wyoming's Select Committee on Gaming just made a bold move by amending a bill to maintain a strict 50% minimum return for charitable raffles, while navigating the complexities of progressive-style games!

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Committee narrows charitable-raffles bill, keeps 50% minimum for charities
The Select Committee on Gaming adopted an amendment that removes rulemaking language for progressive raffles and retains a requirement that charitable raffles and drawings return at least 50% of gross receipts to charitable purposes; LSO will research other states' progressive-raffle models.
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July 31, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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The Management Council has voted to reauthorize the Select Committee on Gaming for another year, emphasizing the critical need for focused oversight in Wyoming's booming multibillion-dollar gaming industry.

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Management Council reauthorizes select committee on gaming, citing need for focused oversight
After extended debate, Management Council voted to re‑authorize the Select Committee on Gaming for one year, with supporters saying the select committee achieved legislative success this session and is needed to steward regulation of a large industry.
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April 2, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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The Management Council just made critical decisions that will shape Wyoming's future, including re-authorizing a key gaming committee and launching a task force to tackle skyrocketing health insurance costs.

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Management Council adopts interim priorities, reauthorizes gaming select committee and creates health‑insurance task force
The Management Council adopted interim committee priorities, voted to re‑authorize the select committee on gaming for one year, formed a bipartisan interim task force to study private health‑insurance affordability, and approved several other motions including joining NCOIL and authorizing Energy Council travel to Canada.
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April 2, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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The Wyoming House faced a heated debate over a proposed cap on historical horse racing machines, with supporters arguing for control while opponents warned of unfair penalties to local operators.

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Wyoming House debates cap on historical‑horse‑racing machines; numeric cap amendment fails, permitting‑transfer amendment passes
Representatives debated two amendments to Senate File 45, which governs simulcasting and pari‑mutuel wagering; an amendment to cap statewide HHR machines at 3,600 failed after sustained debate, while a later amendment barring monetary value in local permit transfers passed.
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February 26, 2026 at 1:39 PM