A fresh iGaming bill has reopened the fight in Maryland, with lawmakers split over new tax revenue, casino jobs, and gambling harm. Budget Pressure Drives New Push Maryland lawmakers are back to debating online casinos, and the timing is no accident. Ron Watson’s Senate Bill 885 would legalize online casino games and online bingo under […]
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States Reopen Online Casino Talks as iGaming Momentum Builds in 2026
Several U.S. legislatures are dusting off online casino bills this year, weighing fresh tax revenue against familiar concerns as pressure mounts to regulate digital gambling already thriving elsewhere. More states eye a slice of online casino revenue Early 2026 has brought renewed movement around online casino legislation, with lawmakers in multiple states reopening debates over […]
Critics Warn New Zealand’s Online Casino Bill Could Trigger Ad Surge and Funding Losses
New Zealand’s Parliament has started oral submissions on the proposed Online Casino Bill, and critics quickly raised alarms about its potential impact. Opponents say the plan to lift the advertising ban would unleash a flood of gambling promotions while also cutting into community funding tied to pokie machine revenue. Fears of Aggressive Marketing Martin Cheer, […]
