New York Bill Aims To Cover Problem Gambling Treatment With Insurance
Sen. Joseph Addabbo introduced a companion bill in the New York Senate on Wednesday that would force insurers to cover the cost of diagnosing and treating problem gambling.
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Florida Sheriff Arrested In Illegal Gambling Investigation
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez has been arrested for facilitating an illegal gambling operation in Florida.
Connecticut Bill Banning Sweepstakes Passes Final Stage
Connecticut lawmakers voted in favor of a bill banning sweepstakes casinos, leaving only a sign-off from Gov. Neil Lamont to make it into law.
Japan Lower House Passes Bill To Crack Down On Illegal Gambling Websites
Japan's House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday to tighten regulations on illegal online gambling.
Maine Online Casinos Could Be Legalized As Bill Makes Positive Steps
A bill proposing to legalize Maine online casinos has made progress again after being tabled in April. The state is currently in a special legislative session, and bills can be carried over to next year, if needed.
Men Running California Illegal Gambling Operation Face Up To 5 Years In Prison
In El Dorado County, California, three men have pleaded guilty to running an illegal gambling operation at internet cafes across the state and beyond.
Louisiana House Passes Anti-Sweepstakes Bill
A Louisiana bill proposing to ban sweepstakes casinos was voted 99-0 in favor in the House on Monday, and is close to being passed into law.
Judge Allows Stake.us To Stay Active In California, For Now
A judge in California sent a lawsuit against Stake.us to arbitration, allowing the sweepstakes casino platform to continue operations in the state.
Sweepstakes Casinos Growth Outstripping Online Casinos
New research shows sweepstakes casinos are acquiring new customers at three times the rate of online casinos.
High 5 Games Agrees To Pay $1.5 Million Fine And Exit Connecticut
The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) in Connecticut announced it has reached a settlement with High 5 Games over claims the company is operating an illegal online casino.
VGW Announces Phase Out Of Sweepstakes In New York
VGW, the group behind Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker, announced that it will be phasing out its sweepstakes casino games for New York players.
Nevada Posied To Enact Bill Tackling Illegal Gambling Operators
Nevada lawmakers have passed a bill in both the Senate and the Assembly that will increase the penalties for illegal gambling platforms operating in the state.