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Bill to disband Texas lottery commission heads to Gov. Abbott's desk

6 days ago | sbcamericas.com | Justin Byers

A measure to dissolve the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) was passed in both legislative chambers leaving Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature as the last step for enactment. The Texas Seante approved the House version of Senate Bill 3070 was signed in the Texas Senate on Sunday. The measure, introduced by Sen. Bob Hall, was initially passed by the Senate last month before reaching the House where it underwent a series of amendments.
NGCB investigating Fontainebleau for irregular credit practices

1 week ago | sbcamericas.com | Justin Byers

The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) is keeping busy with a new investigation. The state gaming regulator is investigating Fontainebleau Las Vegas for allegedly violating anti-money laundering (AML) laws, according to testimony from Fontainebleau President Maurice Wooden. The probe was unveiled during a licensing meeting between the NGCB and Wooden regarding an application for licensure as a key executive.
Report: U.S. Attorney over Ohtani illegal gambling probe resigns

2 weeks ago | sbcamericas.com | Justin Byers

The lead prosecutor of the investigation into illegal gambling by the former interpreter of MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani has reportedly relinquished his role. According to a report from the New York Post, Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeff Mitchell resigned from his office on May 16 and will be paid through September. Mitchell stepped down after leading the prosecution of Ippei Mizuhara, a former interpreter who stole over $15 million from Ohtani to pay off gambling debts with an illegal bookie.
Court says Jacobs can proceed with DraftKings extortion suit

Mar 10, 2025 | sbcamericas.com | Jessica Welman

The court of the Eastern District of New York is going to let Steven Jacobs move forward with most of his lawsuit against DraftKings. Jacobs originally filed the suit against the operator in June of last year, alleging that the company conspired with Oscasr Jones and Gadoon “Spanky” Kyrollos to extort, threaten and defraud Jacobs.
Texas Senator Files Legal Sports Betting Companion Bill

Mar 7, 2025 | sbcamericas.com | Tom Nightingale

A House bill that would give Texas residentsthe opportunity to vote for or against legal sports betting now has a companion in the Senate. Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa has filed Senate Joint Resolution 65,which would implement a constitutional amendment to allow a statewide vote on sports wagering in November of this year. The legislation is the companion of Rep. Sam Harless’ House Joint Resolution 134 that was filed last month.
Mississippi House shoehorns sports betting into Senate sweeps bill

Mar 7, 2025 | sbcamericas.com | Tom Nightingale

The effort to legalize sports betting in Mississippi took a twist this week. After an approved House bill died in the Senate, the House Gaming Committee has added sports betting language to two crossover Senate bills. The Committee is chaired by Rep. Casey Eure, who authored the HB 1302 sports betting measure that crossed chambers late last month after being approved by a resounding 88-10 vote in the House. That bill was stifled this week in the Senate Gaming Committee, which is chaired bySen.
New Jersey Assembly approves ban on college sportsbook partnerships

Mar 7, 2025 | sbcamericas.com | Tom Nightingale

A New Jersey bill that would ban sportsbooks from partnering with colleges and college sports programs on marketing and advertising has been passed in the state Assembly and sent to the Senate. Assembly Bill 4113, a carry-over of a measure from last year, was approved unanimously with 75 yes votes on the Assembly floor and has been sent over to the Senate Higher Education Committee.
Gov. Ayotte Could Be Stumbling Block for NH Gambling Growth

Mar 7, 2025 | sbcamericas.com | Jessica Welman

A move by the sponsor of SB60, a bill to bring regualted online casinos to New Hampshire, has the future of the bill this legislative session in doubt. During a meeting of the Senate Ways and Means Committee this week, Sen. Tim Lang recommended tabling the measure even though the committee recommended passage with amendment. Lang did not offer comment or reason for the action during the committee meeting. SBC Americas reached out to Lang’s office for comment but has not received comment.
2025 edition of Canadian Gaming Summit to feature Cybersecurity Symposium

Mar 7, 2025 | sbcamericas.com | Jessica Welman

The Canadian Gaming Summitis set to make its return to Toronto June 17-19, bringing together industry leaders, regulators, and innovators for the largest Canadian gaming and betting event. With a renewed focus on driving critical conversations on regulatory shifts, emerging technologies, and market expansion, this year’s summit will ensure that voices from coast to coast, including provincial regulators and First Nations gaming leaders, help shape the industry’s future.
New CT bill would establish posted betting limits, enable poker compacting

Mar 7, 2025 | sbcamericas.com | Tom Nightingale

The latest gambling bill filed by Connecticut lawmakers proposes limiting the maximum amount that sports bettors can place on a wager. The House General Law Committee’s SB01464 would “disclose the maximum sports wagers established for online sports wagering” and require the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to adopt regulations establishing these maximum bets.”The bill’s text in its initial form does not include any indication of what these betting ceilings may be.