Gambling Research Index

Policy and public health

Bills

461 bills on gambling, betting, lotteries, casinos, prediction markets or self-exclusion with action in the past 365 days, in 45 state legislatures and Congress; 24 moved in the past 30 days, 53 were enacted this year. State bills come from Open States, federal bills from GovInfo and Congress.gov. The stage is read from recorded actions and can lag a legislature's own site by a day or two. RSS feed, how this list is made.

October 202624

  1. Massachusetts HD 6408 A communication from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (see Section 69 of Chapter 23K of the General Laws) submitting its gaming revenue reports and associated sports wagering revenue report through September, 2026

    Placed on file (Oct 28, 2026). Introduced Oct 28, 2026. Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Legislature's page.

    introduced sports betting

  2. Montana LC 660 Gambling oversight to economic affairs interim committee

    (LC) Draft in Edit (Oct 26, 2026). Introduced Sep 30, 2026. Legislature's page.

    introduced

  3. Pennsylvania SB 398 An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in games of chance, further providing for prize limits and providing for online raffles by fire companies; and, in club licensees, further providing for distribution of proceeds.

    Act No. 93 of 2026 (Oct 22, 2026). Introduced Mar 6, 2025. Michele Brooks, Frank Farry and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    enacted was passed both chambers

  4. Pennsylvania HB 2879 An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for online gambling public health and consumer protection; and establishing a restricted account within the Compulsive and Problem Gambling Treatment Fund and the Online Problem Gambling Public Health Task Force.

    Referred to Gaming Oversight (Oct 21, 2026). Introduced Oct 21, 2026. Tarik Khan, Jamie Flick and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee online gambling

  5. Pennsylvania HB 2875 An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fantasy contests, further providing for prohibitions; in lottery, further providing for iLottery authorization; in interactive gaming, further providing for interactive gaming account credits, debits, deposits and payments; and, in sports wagering, further providing for authorization to conduct sports wagering.

    Referred to Gaming Oversight (Oct 21, 2026). Introduced Oct 21, 2026. Tarik Khan, Jamie Flick and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports bettinglottery

  6. Pennsylvania HB 2874 An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in administration and enforcement, further providing for list of persons self excluded from gaming activities and for prohibited acts and penalties.

    Referred to Gaming Oversight (Oct 21, 2026). Introduced Oct 21, 2026. Tarik Khan, Jamie Flick and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee self-exclusion

  7. Montana LC 775 Generally revise gambling laws

    (LC) Drafter Assigned (Oct 20, 2026). Introduced Oct 20, 2026. Legislature's page.

    introduced

  8. Montana LC 774 Generally revise gambling laws

    (LC) Drafter Assigned (Oct 20, 2026). Introduced Oct 20, 2026. Legislature's page.

    introduced

  9. Pennsylvania HB 2862 An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fantasy contests, further providing for general and specific powers of board; in interactive gaming, further providing for regulatory authority; in sports wagering, further providing for regulatory authority; and, in administration and enforcement, further providing for prohibited acts and penalties.

    Referred to Gaming Oversight (Oct 19, 2026). Introduced Oct 19, 2026. Joe Webster, Jeanne Mcneill and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports bettingpolicy and regulation

  10. New Jersey A 5697 Dedicates portion of funds in Casino Revenue Fund to DHS for centers providing certain services to State residents with disabilities.

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee (Oct 19, 2026). Introduced Oct 19, 2026. Pintor Marin, Eliana, Murphy, Carol A.. Legislature's page.

    in committee was introduced

  11. New Jersey A 5666 Upgrades trespass in or upon casino gaming property to fourth degree crime.

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee (Oct 19, 2026). Introduced Oct 19, 2026. Rowan, Maureen. Legislature's page.

    in committee was introduced

  12. New York S 10721 Authorizes a person to limit the gambling self-exclusion to online platforms

    REFERRED TO RULES (Oct 16, 2026). Introduced Oct 16, 2026. Sam Sutton. Legislature's page.

    Authorizes a person to limit the gambling self-exclusion to online platforms.

    in committee online gamblingself-exclusion

  13. Puerto Rico PC 1514 Para crear la “Ley para establecer la política pública sobre los juegos de azar en línea o iGaming en Puerto Rico”, añadir un nuevo Capítulo VII y reenumerar el actual Capítulo VII como Capítulo VIII, de la Ley 81-2019, según enmendada, conocida como la “Ley de la Comisión de Juegos del Gobierno de Puerto Rico”; establecer la política pública del Gobierno de Puerto Rico respecto a esta modalidad de juegos de azar; establecer el marco legal, regulatorio, contributivo y de fiscalización aplicable; definir términos; establecer requisitos, condiciones y limitaciones para operadores, proveedores y jugadores; disponer medidas de protección al consumidor, juego responsable, ciberseguridad y prevención de fraude y lavado de dinero; establecer las facultades de la Comisión de Juegos del Gobierno de Puerto Rico y los mecanismos de coordinación con el Departamento de Hacienda, la Oficina del Comisionado de Instituciones Financieras y otras instrumentalidades gubernamentales pertinentes; establecer un arbitrio sobre los Ingresos Brutos Ajustados del Juego; disponer la distribución y utilización de los recaudos provenientes de dicho arbitrio para financiar aumentos a las pensiones de los jubilados del sector público del Gobierno de Puerto Rico; establecer multas, sanciones y disposiciones transitorias y reglamentarias; y para otros fines relacionados.

    Referido a Comisión(es) (Oct 15, 2026). Introduced Oct 15, 2026. José E. Torres Zamora, Carmen Medina Calderón and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee online gambling

  14. New Jersey S 597 Revises penalty for underage gambling to be civil penalty; provides for all associated fines to be used for gambling addiction treatment.

    Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (Oct 15, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Beach, James, Polistina, Vincent J. and 3 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee youth and young adultstreatment

  15. Montana LC 706 Generally revise gambling laws

    (LC) Drafter Assigned (Oct 14, 2026). Introduced Oct 14, 2026. Legislature's page.

    introduced

  16. Montana LC 705 Generally revise gambling laws

    (LC) Drafter Assigned (Oct 14, 2026). Introduced Oct 14, 2026. Legislature's page.

    introduced

  17. Ohio SB 479 Specify that betting on elections constitutes prohibited gambling

    Introduced (Oct 13, 2026). Introduced Oct 13, 2026. William P. DeMora, Nickie J. Antonio and 2 more. Legislature's page.

    To amend section 2915.01 of the Revised Code to specify that betting on elections constitutes prohibited gambling.

    introduced

  18. Massachusetts HD 6367 A communication from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (see Section 69 of Chapter 23K of the General Laws) submitting its gaming revenue reports and associated sports wagering revenue report through August, 2026

    Placed on file (Oct 13, 2026). Introduced Oct 13, 2026. Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Legislature's page.

    introduced sports bettingindustry and economics

  19. New Jersey S 4800 Prohibits sports wagering licensees from offering or accepting wagers on student athlete college transfers.

    Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (Oct 8, 2026). Introduced Oct 8, 2026. Corrado, Kristin M., Cryan, Joseph P. and 1 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports bettingyouth and young adultspolicy and regulation

  20. Pennsylvania HB 2845 An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fantasy contests, further providing for definitions, for conditions of licensure and for prohibitions.

    Referred to Gaming Oversight (Oct 7, 2026). Introduced Oct 7, 2026. Sean Dougherty, Jason Ortitay and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  21. United States H.R. 10732 No Betting on Your Own Race Act

    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (Oct 5, 2026). Introduced Oct 5, 2026. Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1].

    in committee federal

  22. New Jersey S 4720 Dedicates portion of funds in Casino Revenue Fund to DHS for centers providing certain services to State residents with disabilities.

    Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (Oct 5, 2026). Introduced Oct 5, 2026. Gopal, Vin. Legislature's page.

    in committee casino and machinesindustry and economics

  23. Illinois HB 5814 SPORTS WAGERING-FANTASY MKT

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin (Oct 2, 2026). Introduced Sep 14, 2026. Travis Weaver, Tony M. McCombie and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    introduced sports betting

  24. Illinois HB 5811 SPORTS WAGERING-EXCHANGE TAX

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin (Oct 2, 2026). Introduced Sep 2, 2026. Travis Weaver, Steven Reick and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    introduced sports bettingpolicy and regulation

September 202615

  1. New Jersey A 4002 Requires sports wagering licensees to adopt and publish rules governing wagering account limitations and to notify patrons when accounts are limited.

    Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (Sep 28, 2026). Introduced Feb 5, 2026. Hutchison, Dan, Miller, Cody D. and 2 more. Legislature's page.

    passed one chamber sports bettingpolicy and regulation

  2. Montana LC 568 Align the alcohol licensure requirements with gambling licensure for felony convictions

    (LC) Drafter Assigned (Sep 28, 2026). Introduced Sep 28, 2026. Legislature's page.

    introduced policy and regulationcomorbidity and mental health

  3. Pennsylvania HB 2801 An Act amending Titles 4 (Amusements) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, providing for scope of title, for legislative intent and for definitions; in fantasy contests, further providing for definitions, for general and specific powers of board, for issuance and denial of license, for license renewal, for conditions of licensure, for prohibitions, for penalties, for fantasy contest tax, for licensed operator deposits and for responsibility and authority of department and repealing provisions relating to compulsive and problem gambling; in general provisions relating to gaming, repealing provisions relating to legislative intent and further providing for definitions; in Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, further providing for Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board established, for general and specific powers, for expenses of regulatory agencies, for regulatory authority of board, for collection of fees and fines, for slot machine license fee, for reports of board and for specific authority to suspend slot machine license; in licensees, further providing for Category 1 slot machine license, for Category 2 slot machine license, for Category 3 slot machine license, for Category 4 slot machine license and for conduct of auctions, providing for conduct of additional auctions, further providing for slot machine license application financial fitness requirements and for slot machine license operation fee; in table games, further providing for regulatory authority, repealing provisions relating to temporary table game regulations, further providing for prohibitions, for table game accounting controls and audit protocols, for table game authorization fee and for table game taxes and repealing provisions relating to local share assessment; in interactive gaming, further providing for fee and for multi-use gaming device tax, repealing provisions relating to multi-use gaming device local share assessment, further providing for interactive games and interactive gaming devices and associated equipment testing and certification standards, for interactive gaming authorization fee and for interactive gaming tax, repealing provisions relating to local share assessment and to compulsive and problem gambling, further providing for certificate holder deposits and providing for sweepstakes games prohibited; in sports wagering, further providing for unauthorized sports wagering, for authorization to conduct sports wagering, for authorized locations for operation, for sports wagering authorization fee and for sports wagering tax and repealing provisions relating to local share assessment and to compulsive and problem gambling; in revenues, further providing for slot machine licensee deposits, for gross terminal revenue deductions, for itemized budget reporting, for establishment of State Gaming Fund and net slot machine revenue distribution, for distributions from licensee's revenue receipts, for Pennsylvania Race Horse Development Trust Fund, for protection of funds, for distributions from Pennsylvania Race Horse Development Trust Fund and for Pennsylvania Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund, repealing provisions relating to Casino Marketing and Capital Development Account and to transfers from State Gaming Fund, further providing for Property Tax Relief Fund and providing for State Gaming Fund and for Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Regulatory Fund; in administration and enforcement, further providing for drug and alcohol treatment, for financial and employment interests, for list of persons self excluded from gaming activities and for prohibited acts and penalties; in fingerprinting, further providing for submission of fingerprints and photographs; in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for Commonwealth Financing Authority; in general provisions relating to video gaming, further providing for definitions; in administration, further providing for powers of board and for records and confidentiality of information; in application and licensure, further providing for establishment licenses, for license or permit prohibition, for issuance and renewal and for conditional licenses; in operation, further providing for testing and certification of terminals and for video gaming limitations, providing for hours of operation and further providing for terminal placement agreements and for compulsive and problem gambling; in enforcement, further providing for self-exclusion, for investigations and enforcement and for prohibited acts and penalties; in revenues, further providing for fees and for taxes and assessments, repealing provisions relating to distribution of local share, further providing for regulatory assessments and repealing provisions relating to transfers from Video Gaming Fund; in ethics, further providing for financial and employment interests; in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for preemption of local taxes and license fees and for Commonwealth Financing Authority; in prohibition options, further providing for definitions and for municipal option for gaming; making repeals; and making an editorial change.

    Referred to Gaming Oversight (Sep 24, 2026). Introduced Sep 24, 2026. Russ Diamond, Jacob Banta and 3 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports bettingcasino and machinesloot boxes and gamingtreatment

  4. New Jersey AR 150 Urges prohibition of targeted gambling advertisements to individuals exhibiting signs of problem gambling or addiction.

    Filed with Secretary of State (Sep 24, 2026). Introduced Sep 10, 2026. Moen, William F., Jr., Calabrese, Clinton and 2 more. Legislature's page.

    passed one chamber

  5. Michigan HB 6127 Gaming: other; expenditures in the internet gaming fund; modify. Amends secs. 14 & 16 of 2019 PA 152 (MCL 432.314 & 432.316).

    assigned PA 93'26 (Sep 22, 2026). Introduced Jun 24, 2026. Jason Morgan. Legislature's page.

    enacted

  6. Michigan HB 6126 Gaming: other; expenditures under the internet sports betting fund; modify. Amends secs. 15 & 16 of 2019 PA 149 (MCL 432.415 & 432.416)

    assigned PA 94'26 with immediate effect (Sep 22, 2026). Introduced Jun 24, 2026. Jason Morgan. Legislature's page.

    enacted sports betting

  7. California AB 2793 California Gambling Control Commission.

    Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 409, Statutes of 2026. (Sep 20, 2026). Introduced Mar 17, 2026. Committee on Governmental Organization. Legislature's page.

    Existing law, the Gambling Control Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of various legalized gambling activities and establishments by the California Gambling Control Commission and the investigation and enforcement of those activities by the Department of Justice …

    enacted policy and regulation

  8. New York A 11712 Relates to student-athlete contracts

    REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION (Sep 16, 2026). Introduced Sep 16, 2026. Rules Committee. Legislature's page.

    Prohibits student-athletes from entering into contracts providing compensation for the use of the athlete's name, image, or likeness for the endorsement of tobacco, alcohol, illegal substances or activities, banned athletic substances, or any form of gambling or gaming, including sports wagering.

    in committee sports bettingyouth and young adultspolicy and regulationcomorbidity and mental health

  9. Montana LC 331 Generally revise gambling laws

    (LC) Drafter Assigned (Sep 16, 2026). Introduced Sep 16, 2026. Legislature's page.

    introduced

  10. Montana LC 258 Generally revise prediction market laws

    (LC) Drafter Assigned (Sep 16, 2026). Introduced Sep 16, 2026. Legislature's page.

    introduced prediction marketsprevention and harm reductionindustry and economics

  11. New Jersey A 5210 Requires those on self-exclusion lists to watch educational and counseling videos prior to removal from self-exclusion lists; permits third party requests for individuals to be excluded from gambling under certain circumstances.

    Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading (Sep 14, 2026). Introduced Jun 4, 2026. Moen, William F., Jr.. Legislature's page.

    reported from committee treatmentself-exclusion

  12. California SB 920 The Gambling Control Act: regulatory fees.

    Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 225, Statutes of 2026. (Sep 14, 2026). Introduced Jan 28, 2026. Archuleta. Legislature's page.

    Existing law, the Gambling Control Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of various legalized gambling activities and establishments by the California Gambling Control Commission and the investigation and enforcement of those activities and establishments by the Department of Justice …

    enacted policy and regulation

  13. California AB 1526 Horse racing: audits of the horsemen's organizations: license fee deposits: minisatellite wagering facilities.

    Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 197, Statutes of 2026. (Sep 14, 2026). Introduced Mar 18, 2025. Committee on Governmental Organization. Legislature's page.

    Existing law requires an annual audit of the financial books and records of the horsemen's organizations, with respect to pension funds received by the organizations pursuant to specified laws, to be conducted by a nationally recognized accounting firm within 90 days of the close of the fund's business year …

    enacted policy and regulation

  14. New York A 9044 Prohibits certain practices related to loot boxes

    PRINT NUMBER 9044B (Sep 11, 2026). Introduced Sep 5, 2025. Clyde Vanel. Legislature's page.

    Prohibits a person to offer or promote instant payout loot boxes to New York consumers.

    in committee loot boxes and gaming

  15. Montana LC 32 Generally revise laws relating to sport betting

    (LC) Drafter Assigned (Sep 8, 2026). Introduced Sep 8, 2026. Legislature's page.

    introduced

August 20268

  1. California AB 2644 Gambling Control Act.

    Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Caballero. (Aug 30, 2026). Introduced Feb 20, 2026. Blanca Rubio. Legislature's page.

    (1) Existing law, the Gambling Control Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of various legalized gambling activities and establishments by the California Gambling Control Commission and the investigation and enforcement of those activities and establishments by the Department of Justice …

    passed one chamber policy and regulation

  2. California AB 2536 Horse racing: satellite wagering facilities: authorizations.

    Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Caballero. (Aug 30, 2026). Introduced Feb 20, 2026. Blanca Rubio. Legislature's page.

    (1) The Horse Racing Law prohibits a satellite wagering facility, except a facility that is located at a track where live racing is conducted, from being located within 20 miles of any existing satellite wagering facility or of any track where a racing association conducts a live racing meeting, except, in the …

    passed one chamber policy and regulationfamilies and affected othersindustry and economics

  3. Massachusetts HD 5906 A communication from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (see Section 69 of Chapter 23K of the General Laws) submitting its gaming revenue reports and associated sports wagering revenue report through July, 2026

    Placed on file (Aug 27, 2026). Introduced Aug 27, 2026. Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Legislature's page.

    introduced sports bettingindustry and economics

  4. New Hampshire HB 1409 modifying the deposit of revenues collected from video lottery terminals.

    Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16 (Aug 19, 2026). Introduced Dec 4, 2025. Dick Ames, David Luneau and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    failed or withdrawn

  5. United States H.R. 10109 Wildfire Event Contract Prohibition Act

    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (Aug 17, 2026). Introduced Aug 17, 2026. Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5].

    in committee federalprediction markets

  6. New York A 9251 Relates to prediction markets

    PRINT NUMBER 9251B (Aug 17, 2026). Introduced Nov 7, 2025. Clyde Vanel, MaryJane Shimsky and 2 more. Legislature's page.

    Provides for requirements and restrictions on prediction markets.

    in committee prediction marketsindustry and economics

  7. Massachusetts HD 5856 A communication from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (see Section 70 of Chapter 23K of the General Laws) submitting its annual report for fiscal year 2025

    Placed on file (Aug 10, 2026). Introduced Aug 10, 2026. Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Legislature's page.

    introduced

  8. Massachusetts HD 5855 A communication from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (see Section 69 of Chapter 23K of the General Laws) submitting its gaming revenue reports and associated sports wagering revenue report through June, 2026

    Placed on file (Aug 10, 2026). Introduced Aug 10, 2026. Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Legislature's page.

    introduced sports bettingindustry and economics

July 202614

  1. New York A 11660 Prohibits certain employees with the state from using nonpublic information to gain advantage on prediction markets

    REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS (Jul 29, 2026). Introduced Jul 29, 2026. Rules Committee. Legislature's page.

    Prohibits certain employees with the state from using nonpublic information to gain advantage on prediction markets; establishes penalties for using nonpublic information on prediction markets.

    in committee prediction marketsindustry and economics

  2. New York A 11629 Prohibits the giveaway or exchange of live fish as prizes in games, drawing, contests, sweepstakes or promotions

    REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE (Jul 29, 2026). Introduced Jul 29, 2026. Rules Committee. Legislature's page.

    Prohibits the giveaway or exchange of live fish as prizes in games, drawings, contests, sweepstakes or promotions.

    in committee advertising and marketing

  3. Illinois SB 2749 DHS-GAMBLING DISORDERS

    Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0626 (Jul 24, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Julie A. Morrison, Suzy Glowiak Hilton and 3 more. Legislature's page.

    enacted

  4. United States H.R. 9856 Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (Jul 22, 2026). Introduced Jul 22, 2026. Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4].

    in committee federalprediction markets

  5. Pennsylvania HB 2711 An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for prediction markets; and imposing civil penalties.

    Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities (Jul 22, 2026). Introduced Jul 22, 2026. Tarik Khan, Jeremy Shaffer and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee prediction marketsindustry and economics

  6. Massachusetts SD 4066 Massachusetts Gaming Commission FY2025 Annual Report

    Placed on file (Jul 22, 2026). Introduced Jul 22, 2026. Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Legislature's page.

    Report of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (pursuant to Section 70 of Chapter 23K of the General Laws) submitting its 2025 annual report

    introduced

  7. Virginia SB 579 Illegal gambling; online sweepstakes games, civil penalty.

    Continued from last session (Jul 21, 2026). Introduced Jan 14, 2026. Bryce E. Reeves. Legislature's page.

    Illegal gambling; online sweepstakes games; civil penalty …

    in committee sports bettingcasino and machinespolicy and regulation

  8. Virginia SB 159 Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing, percentage retained for distribution.

    Continued from last session (Jul 21, 2026). Introduced Jan 7, 2026. Russet Perry. Legislature's page.

    Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing; percentage retained for distribution …

    reported from committee policy and regulation

  9. Virginia HB 49 Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing, percentage retained for distribution.

    Continued from last session (Jul 21, 2026). Introduced Dec 29, 2025. David A. Reid, John Chilton McAuliff and 3 more. Legislature's page.

    Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing; percentage retained for distribution …

    passed one chamber

  10. Massachusetts HD 5831 A communication from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (see Section 69 of Chapter 23K of the General Laws) submitting its gaming revenue reports and associated sports wagering revenue report through May, 2026

    Placed on file (Jul 20, 2026). Introduced Jul 20, 2026. Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Legislature's page.

    introduced sports bettingindustry and economics

  11. California SB 1434 California State Lottery: prize assignment.

    Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 106, Statutes of 2026. (Jul 16, 2026). Introduced Mar 11, 2026. Committee on Governmental Organization. Legislature's page.

    The California State Lottery Act of 1984, an initiative measure, authorizes a California State Lottery and provides for its operation and administration by the California State Lottery Commission and the Director of the California State Lottery, with certain limitations …

    enacted lottery

  12. Illinois SB 118 DHS-GAMBLING DISORDERS

    Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0563 (Jul 10, 2026). Introduced Jan 17, 2025. Julie A. Morrison, Robert F. Martwick and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    enacted

  13. North Carolina SB 1041 Public Workforce Modernization Act.

    Ch. SL 2026-40 (Jul 7, 2026). Introduced Apr 30, 2026. Corbin, Johnson and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    enacted lotterypolicy and regulationequity and cultureveterans and military

  14. Ohio HB 971 Enact the Save Ohio Sports Act

    Introduced (Jul 1, 2026). Introduced Jul 1, 2026. Johnathan Newman, Beth Lear and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    To amend sections 718.031, 718.08, 3123.89, 3123.90, 3770.03, 3770.06, 3770.07, 3770.071, 3770.073, 3770.10, 3772.01, 3772.02, 3775.01, 3775.02, 3775.03, 3775.04, 3775.041, 3775.051, 3775.06, 3775.09, 3775.10, 3775.12, 3775.14, 3775.15, 3775.16, 3775.99, 5747.01, 5747.062, 5747.063, 5753.01, 5753.07, and 5753.08; to …

    introduced prevention and harm reduction

June 202617

  1. Delaware HCR 157 REQUESTING THAT THE STATE LOTTERY OFFICE PROVIDE A REPORT ON ILOTTERY.

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES (Jun 30, 2026). Introduced Jun 29, 2026. William Bush, Trey Paradee and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    This House Concurrent Resolution calls on the State Lottery Office to submit a report to the General Assembly by January 15, 2027, detailing iLottery data and analyzing options to expand support for traditional lottery retailers in the future.

    passed both chambers lottery

  2. New Jersey A 5336 Establishes surtax on certain incomes derived from operation of prediction markets.*

    Reported from Assembly Comm. as a Substitute, 2nd Reading (Jun 28, 2026). Introduced Jun 28, 2026. Coughlin, Craig J., Carter, Linda S. and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    reported from committee prediction markets

  3. New Jersey S 4525 Upgrades trespass in or upon casino gaming property to fourth degree crime.

    Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (Jun 26, 2026). Introduced Jun 26, 2026. Polistina, Vincent J.. Legislature's page.

    in committee casino and machines

  4. Louisiana HB 75 GAMING: Creates an enhanced promotional play pilot program relative to net slot machine proceeds (EN -$574,627 GF RV See Note)

    Becomes Act No. 963 without the Governor's signature. (Jun 25, 2026). Introduced Feb 3, 2026. Steven Jackson, Alonzo Knox. Legislature's page.

    enacted

  5. New Jersey S 2055 Authorizes Division of Gaming Enforcement to participate in national self-exclusion list for gaming activities, and to create necessary forms for participation.

    Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading (Jun 11, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Polistina, Vincent J., McKeon, John F. and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    reported from committee self-exclusion

  6. Delaware HB 335 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE STATE LOTTERY.

    Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 4 On Its Merits (Jun 9, 2026). Introduced Mar 26, 2026. William Bush, Trey Paradee and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    This bill protects small businesses in Delaware by preserving lottery retailers’ role in iLottery. This bill requires iLottery players to purchase prepaid cards at physical stores to enable their online play …

    reported from committee lotterypolicy and regulation

  7. Rhode Island SB 3118 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- VIDEO LOTTERY, GAMES, TABLE GAMES AND SPORTS WAGERING

    06/05/2026 Referred to House Finance (Jun 5, 2026). Introduced Mar 13, 2026. Ciccone, Burke and 1 more. Legislature's page.

    Redefines sports wagering sections specifically change the percent the host facilities receive on sports wagering.

    passed one chamber sports bettinglotterycasino and machinespolicy and regulation

  8. New York S 7482 Designates an individual who has been convicted of certain crimes or of certain offenses involving sports contests, horse races or wagering thereon, as a prohibited sports bettor

    COMMITTED TO RULES (Jun 5, 2026). Introduced Apr 17, 2025. Toby Ann Stavisky. Legislature's page.

    Designates an individual found to have been convicted of certain crimes where the complainant or victim is an amateur or professional athlete, coach, official or other participant in a sports event, or a jockey, driver, trainer, owner, official or other participant in a horse race, or to have been convicted of …

    in committee sports bettingpolicy and regulation

  9. New York S 8636 Permits requests for self-exclusion from gambling to be made electronically

    SUBSTITUTED BY A9113B (Jun 4, 2026). Introduced Jan 7, 2026. Nathalia Fernandez. Legislature's page.

    Requires that procedures for placements on, and removals from, the list of persons self-excluded from gambling includes procedures that allow a person to submit requests electronically; requires such procedures to ensure parity between electronic and non-electronic requests with respect to record retention and …

    in committee sports bettingself-exclusionpolicy and regulation

  10. New York S 7908 Relates to preventing minors from participating in sports wagering

    REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING (Jun 4, 2026). Introduced May 13, 2025. Andrew Gounardes, Brian Kavanagh. Legislature's page.

    Relates to preventing minors from participating in sports wagering and creating accounts on mobile sports wagering platforms; requires platforms to employ commercially reasonable and technically feasible age assurance methods.

    passed one chamber sports bettingyouth and young adults

  11. New York A 9113 Permits requests for self-exclusion from gambling to be made electronically

    RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY (Jun 4, 2026). Introduced Sep 26, 2025. Carrie Woerner, Angelo Santabarbara and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    Requires that procedures for placements on, and removals from, the list of persons self-excluded from gambling includes procedures that allow a person to submit requests electronically; requires such procedures to ensure parity between electronic and non-electronic requests with respect to record retention and …

    passed both chambers sports bettingself-exclusionpolicy and regulation

  12. New York S 9415 Requires mobile sports wagering operators to share monthly invoice statements to authorized consumers

    SUBSTITUTED BY A10329 (Jun 2, 2026). Introduced Mar 10, 2026. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Steve Rhoads. Legislature's page.

    Requires mobile sports wagering operators to share monthly invoice statements to authorized consumers; specifies information required.

    in committee sports bettingindustry and economics

  13. New York A 10329 Requires mobile sports wagering operators to share monthly invoice statements to authorized consumers

    RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY (Jun 2, 2026). Introduced Feb 20, 2026. Rebecca Kassay, Carrie Woerner and 1 more. Legislature's page.

    Requires mobile sports wagering operators to share monthly invoice statements to authorized consumers; specifies information required.

    passed both chambers sports bettingindustry and economics

  14. New York S 10092 Enacts the "no gambling ads for kids act"

    REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION (Jun 1, 2026). Introduced Apr 28, 2026. Samra Brouk, Steve Rhoads and 1 more. Legislature's page.

    Enacts the "no gambling ads for kids act" under which certain covered platforms and social media platforms are prohibited from advertising a service permitting gaming-related gambling, predictive market wagering, online sweepstakes gaming, sports-related gambling, and/or traditional online gambling to minors.

    passed one chamber online gamblingyouth and young adultsadvertising and marketingindustry and economics

  15. New Jersey A 3258 Prohibits sports wagering licensees from offering micro bets online; establishes penalties.*

    Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee (Jun 1, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Hutchison, Dan, Miller, Cody D. and 3 more. Legislature's page.

    reported from committee was in committeesports bettingpolicy and regulation

  16. Louisiana SR 178 HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study and make recommendations regarding modernization of the state's problem gambling prevention and education efforts.

    Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026. (Jun 1, 2026). Introduced May 28, 2026. Beth Mizell. Legislature's page.

    passed both chambers prevention and harm reduction

  17. Colorado SB 131 Sports Betting Protections

    Governor Signed (Jun 1, 2026). Introduced Feb 25, 2026. M. Ball, B. Pelton and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    Section 2 of the act prohibits a person that is licensed by the Colorado limited gaming control commission (commission) to operate an internet sports betting operation (internet sports betting operator) from:Accepting more than 6 separate deposits from an individual in a gaming day; orInitiating or sending mobile …

    enacted sports bettinglotteryadvertising and marketingpolicy and regulation

May 202669

  1. New York A 10440 Relates to preventing minors from participating in sports wagering

    PRINT NUMBER 10440B (May 29, 2026). Introduced Mar 6, 2026. Phil Steck, Keith Brown and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    Relates to preventing minors from participating in sports wagering and creating accounts on mobile sports wagering platforms; requires platforms to employ commercially reasonable and technically feasible age assurance methods.

    in committee sports bettingyouth and young adults

  2. Louisiana SB 325 GAMING: Excludes certain persons from participating in sports wagering. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

    Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 491. (May 29, 2026). Introduced Feb 27, 2026. Mike Reese. Legislature's page.

    enacted sports betting

  3. Colorado SB 163 Regulation of Gaming & Sports Betting

    Governor Signed (May 29, 2026). Introduced Apr 15, 2026. D. Roberts, L. Smith and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    Under current law, the Colorado limited gaming control commission (commission), at its discretion, may delegate only certain licensing duties described under the 'Limited Gaming Act of 1991' (gaming act) to the division of gaming (division) …

    enacted sports bettinglotterypolicy and regulation

  4. Colorado SB 117 Permissible Methods of Selling Lottery Tickets

    Governor Signed (May 29, 2026). Introduced Feb 19, 2026. J. Amabile, J. Bridges and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    The act prohibits the Colorado lottery or any licensed lottery retailer from selling lottery tickets or instant scratch game tickets produced by the lottery for sale to the public on a credit basis.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

    enacted lotterypolicy and regulation

  5. New York S 9009 Enacts into law major components of legislation which are necessary to implement the state fiscal plan for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year

    SIGNED CHAP.59 (May 28, 2026). Introduced Jan 21, 2026. Budget Committee. Legislature's page.

    Enacts into law major components of legislation which are necessary to implement the state fiscal plan for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year; sets forth a child and dependent care credit for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026 (Part A); excludes up to twenty-five thousand dollars in qualified tips …

    enacted lotterycasino and machinesyouth and young adultstreatment

  6. Florida HB 7031E Taxation

    Added to Conference Report Calendar (May 28, 2026). Introduced May 5, 2026. Duggan. Legislature's page.

    Taxation; Revises provisions related to taxation including special districts; ad valorem taxation, notice of disapproval, rental of homestead, affordable housing tax exemption, millage rate adoption, vacation rental transactions, sales tax exemptions, tax credits & deductions, corporate income tax, taxable income …

    passed both chambers casino and machinespolicy and regulationcomorbidity and mental healthindustry and economics

  7. Tennessee SB 2136 Gambling - As enacted, clarifies that gambling, the operation or possession of gambling devices, and the operation, conducting, or commercial promoting of online sweepstakes games and other forms of online or app-based gambling are unlawful and a violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act; expands the authority of the sports wagering council to investigate illegal gambling and gaming activity; expands the investigative authority of the attorney general to investigate unlawful activity within the purview of the attorney general. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8, Chapter 6, Part 4; Title 40, Chapter 2 and Title 47.

    Pub. Ch. 1117 (May 27, 2026). Introduced Jan 23, 2026. Haile. Legislature's page.

    enacted sports betting

  8. Tennessee SB 1723 Lottery, Corporation - As enacted, vacates and reconstitutes the board of directors of the Tennessee education lottery corporation; requires certain information maintained by the corporation to be subject to a public records request; terminates the lottery corporation on June 30, 2030. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 10 and Title 49.

    Pub. Ch. 1084 (May 27, 2026). Introduced Jan 15, 2026. Roberts. Legislature's page.

    enacted lottery

  9. Tennessee HB 2080 Lottery, Corporation - As enacted, vacates and reconstitutes the board of directors of the Tennessee education lottery corporation; requires certain information maintained by the corporation to be subject to a public records request; terminates the lottery corporation on June 30, 2030. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 10 and Title 49.

    Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1084 (May 27, 2026). Introduced Jan 23, 2026. Littleton. Legislature's page.

    reported from committee lottery

  10. Tennessee HB 1885 Gambling - As enacted, clarifies that gambling, the operation or possession of gambling devices, and the operation, conducting, or commercial promoting of online sweepstakes games and other forms of online or app-based gambling are unlawful and a violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act; expands the authority of the sports wagering council to investigate illegal gambling and gaming activity; expands the investigative authority of the attorney general to investigate unlawful activity within the purview of the attorney general. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8, Chapter 6, Part 4; Title 40, Chapter 2 and Title 47.

    Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1117 (May 27, 2026). Introduced Jan 21, 2026. Cepicky. Legislature's page.

    reported from committee sports betting

  11. New York A 10009 Enacts into law major components of legislation which are necessary to implement the state fiscal plan for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year

    SUBSTITUTED BY S9009C (May 27, 2026). Introduced Jan 21, 2026. Budget Committee. Legislature's page.

    Enacts into law major components of legislation which are necessary to implement the state fiscal plan for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year; sets forth a child and dependent care credit for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026 (Part A); excludes up to twenty-five thousand dollars in qualified tips …

    in committee lotterycasino and machinesyouth and young adultstreatment

  12. Connecticut SB 296 AN ACT CONCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION WITH RESPECT TO THE CONNECTICUT UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES ACT AND SPORTS WAGERING.

    SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (May 26, 2026). Introduced Feb 25, 2026. John A. Kissel, David Rutigliano and 2 more. Legislature's page.

    enacted sports bettingprevention and harm reduction

  13. Illinois SB 4027 LOTTERY-VARIOUS

    Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (May 22, 2026). Introduced Feb 6, 2026. Bill Cunningham, Mattie Hunter and 2 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  14. Illinois SB 4019 VIDEO GAMING TERMINAL PAYOUTS

    Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (May 22, 2026). Introduced Feb 6, 2026. Bill Cunningham. Legislature's page.

    in committee loot boxes and gaming

  15. Illinois SB 3948 BINGO-OPERATION-MAX CARD PRICE

    Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (May 22, 2026). Introduced Feb 6, 2026. Erica Harriss. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  16. Illinois SB 3898 SPORTS WAGER-FANTASY CONTEST

    Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (May 22, 2026). Introduced Feb 6, 2026. Lakesia Collins. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  17. Illinois SB 3733 SPORTS WAGER-FANTASY CONTEST

    Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (May 22, 2026). Introduced Feb 5, 2026. Bill Cunningham. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  18. Illinois SB 3716 WAUKEGAN TEMP CASINO EXTEND

    Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (May 22, 2026). Introduced Feb 5, 2026. Adriane L. Johnson. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  19. Illinois SB 3690 GAMBLING-AIRPORT SLOTS

    Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (May 22, 2026). Introduced Feb 5, 2026. Mike Porfirio. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  20. Illinois SB 3439 VID GM&CRIM CD-GAMBLING DEVICE

    Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (May 22, 2026). Introduced Feb 4, 2026. Bill Cunningham. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  21. Illinois SB 3394 CRIM CD-GAMBLING LOSS-FANTASY

    Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (May 22, 2026). Introduced Feb 4, 2026. Michael E. Hastings. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  22. Illinois SB 3328 LOTTERY-TICKETS

    Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (May 22, 2026). Introduced Feb 3, 2026. Celina Villanueva. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  23. Illinois SB 3232 GAMING-SPORTS WAGERING LICENSE

    Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (May 22, 2026). Introduced Feb 2, 2026. Bill Cunningham. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports betting

  24. Illinois SB 3022 GAMBLING-WAGERING TAX

    Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (May 22, 2026). Introduced Jan 29, 2026. Adriane L. Johnson, Mary Edly-Allen. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  25. Illinois SB 2885 HORSE RACING-VARIOUS

    Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (May 22, 2026). Introduced Jan 16, 2026. Bill Cunningham. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  26. Illinois SB 2800 SPORTS WAGERING-NO LOCAL TAXES

    Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (May 22, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Patrick J. Joyce, Christopher Belt and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports betting

  27. Illinois SB 2781 GAMBLING-ADJUST GROSS RECEIPTS

    Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (May 22, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Patrick J. Joyce. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  28. Illinois SB 2775 PREVAILING WAGE-LOTTERY

    Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (May 22, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Meg Loughran Cappel. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  29. Illinois SB 2760 LGDF-WAGERING

    Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (May 22, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Patrick J. Joyce. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  30. Illinois SB 2723 GAMBLING-OWNERS LICENSES

    Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (May 22, 2026). Introduced Oct 28, 2025. Bill Cunningham, Dave Syverson. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  31. Illinois SB 2667 AWARDS SHOW WAGERING

    Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (May 22, 2026). Introduced May 26, 2025. Sara Feigenholtz, Mike Porfirio. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  32. Illinois SB 1564 LOTTERY-DISABILITY SCRATCH-OFF

    Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (May 22, 2026). Introduced Feb 4, 2025. Paul Faraci. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  33. Illinois SB 1224 FANTASY SPORTS PROTECTION ACT

    Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (May 22, 2026). Introduced Jan 24, 2025. Lakesia Collins. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports betting

  34. New York A 7903 Designates an individual who has been convicted of certain crimes or of certain offenses involving sports contests, horse races or wagering thereon, as a prohibited sports bettor

    AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 7903C (May 21, 2026). Introduced Apr 11, 2025. Charles Lavine, Jen Lunsford and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    Designates an individual found to have been convicted of certain crimes where the complainant or victim is an amateur or professional athlete, coach, official or other participant in a sports event, or a jockey, driver, trainer, owner, official or other participant in a horse race, or to have been convicted of …

    in committee sports bettingpolicy and regulation

  35. New Jersey S 2362 Requires those on self-exclusion lists to watch educational and counseling videos prior to removal from self-exclusion lists; permits third party requests for individuals to be excluded from gambling under certain circumstances.

    Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (May 21, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. McKeon, John F., Turner, Shirley K. and 1 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee treatmentself-exclusion

  36. New Jersey S 2356 Requires Division of Gaming Enforcement to arrange study and implement certain language requirements in gambling advertisements; restricts advertisements and promotions in certain locations.

    Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (May 21, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. McKeon, John F., Burgess, Renee C. and 1 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee advertising and marketing

  37. Michigan HB 4004 Gaming: lottery; multistate lottery games; allow winner to remain anonymous. Amends sec. 25 of 1972 PA 239 (MCL 432.25).

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (May 21, 2026). Introduced Jan 14, 2025. Pat Outman. Legislature's page.

    passed one chamber lottery

  38. Ohio HB 887 Prohibit public official, employee use of prediction markets

    Referred to committee (May 20, 2026). Introduced May 12, 2026. Sean P. Brennan, Lauren McNally and 2 more. Legislature's page.

    To amend sections 102.01, 102.06, and 102.99 and to enact section 102.032 of the Revised Code to prohibit public officials and employees from using prediction markets.

    in committee prediction marketspolicy and regulationindustry and economics

  39. New York S 9414 Relates to prediction markets

    REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE (May 20, 2026). Introduced Mar 10, 2026. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.. Legislature's page.

    Enacts the oversight and regulation of activity for contracts linked to events (ORACLE) act to provide for requirements and restrictions on prediction markets.

    in committee prediction marketspolicy and regulationindustry and economics

  40. Louisiana HB 175 LOTTERY: Creates the Veterans Service Grant Board and provides for allocation of lottery proceeds (RR +$500,000 SG EX See Note)

    Read by title. Recommitted to the Committee on Finance. (May 19, 2026). Introduced Feb 18, 2026. Troy Hebert, Daryl Adams and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    passed one chamber lottery

  41. Tennessee SB 2159 Education, Higher - As enacted, caps at $10 million per fiscal year the total amount of funds in the lottery for education account that may be transferred to the Tennessee Promise scholarship special reserve account. - Amends TCA Section 49-4-708.

    Pub. Ch. 975 (May 18, 2026). Introduced Feb 2, 2026. Watson. Legislature's page.

    enacted

  42. Tennessee HB 2106 Education, Higher - As enacted, caps at $10 million per fiscal year the total amount of funds in the lottery for education account that may be transferred to the Tennessee Promise scholarship special reserve account. - Amends TCA Section 49-4-708.

    Comp. became Pub. Ch. 975 (May 18, 2026). Introduced Feb 2, 2026. Lamberth. Legislature's page.

    reported from committee

  43. Minnesota HF 4240 Elections; various changes made related to election administration, absentee voting provisions modified, timelines modified, elected officials and candidates prohibited from betting on elections, technical and clarifying changes made, and money appropriated.

    Secretary of State Chapter 102 05/18/26 (May 18, 2026). Introduced Mar 12, 2026. Freiberg, Westlin. Legislature's page.

    enacted

  44. Louisiana SB 135 GAMING: Provides relative to the dedication of revenue from sports wagering. (7/1/27) (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note)

    Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice. (May 18, 2026). Introduced Feb 24, 2026. Beth Mizell. Legislature's page.

    passed one chamber sports betting

  45. Minnesota SF 4515 Certain prize and ticket limits modification

    Second reading (May 17, 2026). Introduced Mar 17, 2026. Duckworth, Koran and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    passed one chamber lottery

  46. Minnesota HF 4090 Gambling; prize and ticket limits modified.

    Author added Zeleznikar (May 17, 2026). Introduced Mar 9, 2026. Nash, Davis and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    reported from committee

  47. New York S 10401 Relates to the removal of billboard advertisements related to the promotion of tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, alcoholic beverages or gambling or sports wagering services

    REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION (May 15, 2026). Introduced May 15, 2026. Nathalia Fernandez. Legislature's page.

    Requires that any billboard advertisement that promotes tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, alcoholic beverages or gambling or sports wagering services shall be removed exactly upon the last day of the advertising contract for such billboard advertisement and replaced with a public …

    in committee sports bettingadvertising and marketingcomorbidity and mental health

  48. New York S 10400 Prohibits billboard advertising of alcohol, tobacco and nicotine products and gambling or sports wagering services

    REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION (May 15, 2026). Introduced May 15, 2026. Nathalia Fernandez. Legislature's page.

    Prohibits any person, corporation, or advertising operator from displaying or maintaining a billboard advertisement that promotes the purchase, use or consumption of tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, alcoholic beverages or gambling or sports wagering services; defines terms; provides an …

    in committee sports bettingadvertising and marketingpolicy and regulationcomorbidity and mental health

  49. New York A 11414 Relates to a "fair play policy" for sports wagering

    REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING (May 15, 2026). Introduced May 15, 2026. Rules Committee. Legislature's page.

    Directs the gaming commission to implement rules and regulations pertaining to fair play in sports wagering for professional sports where a player is injured early and does not return for the season.

    in committee sports bettingpolicy and regulation

  50. Missouri SB 971 Establishes provisions relating to student transfers to nonresident districts

    Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection (May 15, 2026). Introduced Dec 1, 2025. Curtis Trent. Legislature's page.

    SCS/SBs 971 & 906 - This act establishes the "Public School Open Enrollment Act" to enable students to transfer from their charter school or resident school district ("resident local education agency" or "LEA") to a nonresident LEA …

    reported from committee youth and young adultspolicy and regulationfamilies and affected othersequity and culture

  51. Missouri SB 1652 Creates the Phoenix Alert System to help identify and locate abducted or missing African American women and girls and establishes an office to prevent and end the targeting of African American women and girls

    Voted Do Pass H Fiscal Review (May 15, 2026). Introduced Feb 10, 2026. Angela Mosley. Legislature's page.

    HCS/SS/SCS/SB 1652 - This act creates the "Phoenix Alert System" to aid in the identification and location of abducted or missing African American women and girls. The Department of Public Safety shall develop regions to provide the system …

    passed one chamber youth and young adultspolicy and regulationequity and culture

  52. Missouri HB 3219 Creates the offense of operation of a video lottery terminal

    Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026). Introduced Feb 5, 2026. Dean Van Schoiack. Legislature's page.

    in committee lotterycasino and machines

  53. Missouri HB 2919 Modifies provisions relating to the Missouri Gaming Commission

    Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026). Introduced Jan 12, 2026. Bruce Sassmann. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  54. Louisiana HB 883 GAMBLING: Provides relative to enforcement of illegal online gambling (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

    Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 182. (May 15, 2026). Introduced Feb 27, 2026. Laurie Schlegel. Legislature's page.

    enacted online gambling

  55. New York A 9146 Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators from providing counseling, therapy, and treatment services for bettors in New York

    REFERRED TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING (May 14, 2026). Introduced Oct 17, 2025. Carrie Woerner, John T. McDonald III and 1 more. Legislature's page.

    Requires mobile sports wagering operators when providing information regarding compulsive play, all links and referrals for counseling, therapy or treatment services shall direct account holders to the problem gambling services webpage maintained by the office of addiction services and supports.

    passed one chamber sports bettingtreatmentindustry and economics

  56. New Jersey S 4280 Requires casino and sports wagering licensees to utilize push notifications to provide patrons with statements related to their winnings and losses.

    Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (May 14, 2026). Introduced May 14, 2026. McKeon, John F.. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports bettingcasino and machinespolicy and regulation

  57. Missouri HB 3533 Modifies provisions relating to the Missouri Gaming Commission

    Action Postponed (H) (May 14, 2026). Introduced Feb 27, 2026. Jeff Knight. Legislature's page.

    reported from committee

  58. Ohio SB 430 Specify that certain actions constitute regulated sports gaming

    Referred to committee (May 13, 2026). Introduced Apr 27, 2026. William P. DeMora. Legislature's page.

    To amend sections 3770.23, 3770.25, 3775.01, 3775.02, 3775.10, and 3775.99 of the Revised Code to specify that using a prediction market to trade event contracts on sporting events constitutes sports gaming subject to regulation in this state.

    in committee prediction marketspolicy and regulationindustry and economics

  59. Ohio HB 800 Enact the Preschool for All Act

    Referred to committee (May 13, 2026). Introduced Mar 31, 2026. Crystal Lett, Phillip M. Robinson, Jr. and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    To amend sections 3301.50, 3301.53, 3301.54, 3301.56, 3313.48, 3313.64, 3313.646, 3313.842, 3313.98, 3313.981, 3314.03, 3314.08, 3317.011, 3317.0110, 3317.02, 3317.0213, 3317.03, 3321.01, 3321.05, 3323.02, 5753.021, and 5753.031 and to enact sections 3301.542, 3301.591, 3301.592, 3313.6415, and 3317.083 of the …

    in committee policy and regulationindustry and economics

  60. Louisiana HB 165 LOTTERY: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to lottery proceeds benefitting veterans (RE +$500,000 GF EX See Note)

    Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance. (May 12, 2026). Introduced Feb 18, 2026. Troy Hebert, Tehmi Chassion. Legislature's page.

    passed one chamber lottery

  61. Louisiana HB 53 GAMBLING: Adds certain gambling crimes as predicate offenses for racketeering (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

    Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 48. (May 11, 2026). Introduced Jan 30, 2026. Bryan Fontenot. Legislature's page.

    enacted

  62. Alaska SB 194 An Act authorizing mobile sports wagering; relating to the regulation of mobile sports wagering; imposing a tax on mobile sports wagering revenue; relating to criminal history record checks for licensure to operate mobile sports wagering; and providing for an effective date.

    (S) Heard & Held (May 8, 2026). Introduced May 14, 2025. Cronk. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports bettingpolicy and regulationindustry and economics

  63. New Jersey A 4899 Regulates smoking in casinos and casino simulcasting facilities.

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (May 7, 2026). Introduced May 7, 2026. Rowan, Maureen. Legislature's page.

    in committee casino and machinespolicy and regulation

  64. Missouri SB 1723 Modifies provisions relating to excursion gambling boats

    Second Read and Referred S Select Committee on Gaming Committee (May 7, 2026). Introduced Feb 25, 2026. Justin Brown. Legislature's page.

    SB 1723 - Current law requires excursion gambling boats to pay an admission fee of $2 for each person embarking on the boat, with one dollar deposited in the Gaming Commission Fund and one dollar paid to the home dock city or county …

    in committee policy and regulation

  65. Missouri HB 2989 Modifies provisions relating to gaming

    Motion to Do Pass Failed (S) (May 6, 2026). Introduced Jan 14, 2026. Bill Hardwick. Legislature's page.

    passed one chamber

  66. Louisiana HB 767 WILDLIFE/FEES: Authorizes recreational alligator hunting license and lottery fees

    Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 33. (May 5, 2026). Introduced Feb 27, 2026. Neil Riser. Legislature's page.

    enacted

  67. Minnesota SF 4511 Certain wagers and other activities regarding prediction markets prohibition provision and certain criminal convictions disqualifying for receiving a lawful gambling license provision

    Senate file first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy (May 4, 2026). Introduced Mar 17, 2026. Marty, Rasmusson and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    passed one chamber prediction marketslotteryadvertising and marketingpolicy and regulation

  68. Minnesota SF 4474 Online sweepstakes games prohibition

    Senate file first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy (May 4, 2026). Introduced Mar 17, 2026. Rasmusson, Marty and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    passed one chamber online gamblinglottery

  69. Iowa SF 2481 A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the justice system.

    Withdrawn. (May 2, 2026). Introduced Apr 9, 2026. COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS. Legislature's page.

    failed or withdrawn

April 202663

  1. United States S.Res. 708 A resolution amending rule XXXVII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit Senators from trading on prediction markets.

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2151-2152, S2161; text: CR S2151-2152) (Apr 30, 2026). Introduced Apr 30, 2026. Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH].

    Amending rule XXXVII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit Senators from trading on prediction markets.

    introduced federalprediction markets

  2. United States S. 4469 Prediction Market Act of 2026

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Apr 30, 2026). Introduced Apr 30, 2026. Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA].

    in committee federalprediction markets

  3. New York S 10154 Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators from providing counseling, therapy, and treatment services for bettors in New York

    REFERRED TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING (Apr 30, 2026). Introduced Apr 30, 2026. Jeremy Zellner. Legislature's page.

    Requires mobile sports wagering operators when providing information regarding compulsive play, all links and referrals for counseling, therapy or treatment services shall direct account holders to the problem gambling services webpage maintained the office of addiction services and supports.

    in committee sports bettingtreatmentindustry and economics

  4. New York S 10153 Establishes the proposition betting task force

    REFERRED TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING (Apr 30, 2026). Introduced Apr 30, 2026. Jeremy Zellner. Legislature's page.

    Establishes the proposition betting task force to examine, evaluate and make recommendations concerning proposition betting, with particular consideration of under bets.

    in committee

  5. Maine LD 793 An Act To Modernize Gaming Revenue Allocations And Increase Efforts To Prevent Gambling Addiction

    Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (Apr 29, 2026). Introduced Mar 4, 2025. Craig HICKMAN, David BOYER and 2 more. Legislature's page.

    failed or withdrawn industry and economics

  6. Oklahoma HB 1047 Amusements and sports; state-tribal gaming; exception; references; Gaming Compact Supplement; sports betting; term; fee related; content; procedures; construction; scope; codification; effective date.

    Motion expired (Apr 28, 2026). Introduced Feb 3, 2025. Luttrell, Coleman. Legislature's page.

    passed one chamber sports betting

  7. Minnesota HF 1333 Moose license lottery and auction required, moose research account established, fees established, and money appropriated.

    Author added Rymer (Apr 28, 2026). Introduced Feb 24, 2025. Schultz, Nelson and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee lotterypolicy and regulation

  8. New York S 10069 Enhances know your customer requirements and responsible gaming procedures

    REFERRED TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING (Apr 27, 2026). Introduced Apr 27, 2026. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.. Legislature's page.

    Enhances know your customer requirements and responsible gaming procedures; relates to the opening and closing of an authorized sports bettor's account; prohibits an authorized sports bettor from allowing another person to access such bettor's account; allows a bettor who does so to be designated a prohibited bettor …

    in committee sports bettingindustry and economics

  9. Louisiana HCR 56 COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Louisiana Lottery Corporation on the occasion of its thirty-fifth anniversary and recognizes Rose Hudson for twenty years of service as the president and CEO of the corporation

    Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House. (Apr 24, 2026). Introduced Apr 13, 2026. Vanessa Caston LaFleur, Regina Ashford Barrow and 2 more. Legislature's page.

    passed both chambers lottery

  10. Connecticut SB 381 AN ACT REQUIRING PROGRAMS CONCERNING PROBLEM GAMBLING AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

    HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 498 (Apr 23, 2026). Introduced Feb 26, 2026. Tony Hwang, David Rutigliano and 2 more. Legislature's page.

    passed one chamber treatmentindustry and economics

  11. Alaska HB 255 An Act relating to permanent fund dividend raffles; creating the senior citizen grants endowment fund and the senior citizen grants dividend raffle fund; authorizing donations from permanent fund dividends for grants to organizations that provide support for senior citizens and for entry into the senior citizen grants dividend raffle; relating to transfers from the senior citizen grants endowment fund and the senior citizen grants dividend raffle fund; relating to the duties of the Department of Revenue; and relating to the definition of 'gambling.'

    (H) (Apr 23, 2026). Introduced Jan 20, 2026. Stapp. Legislature's page.

    in committee industry and economicsolder adults

  12. Minnesota SF 5192 Townships regulation of lawful gambling authorization provision

    Referred to State and Local Government (Apr 21, 2026). Introduced Apr 21, 2026. Lieske, Coleman and 1 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee lotterypolicy and regulation

  13. Minnesota SF 5045 Certain electronic pull-tab revenue dedicated for support of the Minnesota-bred Thoroughbred industry

    Withdrawn and returned to author (Apr 21, 2026). Introduced Apr 9, 2026. Pratt, Frentz. Legislature's page.

    failed or withdrawn lotterypolicy and regulationindustry and economics

  14. Tennessee SB 719 Lottery, Scholarships and Programs - As introduced, adds William R. Moore College of Technology as an eligible institution for receipt of the Wilder-Naifeh reconnect grant and Wilder-Naifeh technical skills grant; specifies that the amount of the scholarship for such students enrolled is the average cost of tuition and mandatory fees at TCATs less all other gift aid. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 4.

    Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026 (Apr 20, 2026). Introduced Feb 3, 2025. Taylor. Legislature's page.

    in committee lottery

  15. Tennessee SB 1577 Lottery, Scholarships and Programs - As introduced, allows a student who was ineligible for the Tennessee HOPE scholarship as an entering freshman based on their high school grade point average or composite ACT score to regain their eligibility for the HOPE scholarship as a transfer student if the student meets certain requirements. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 4.

    Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026 (Apr 20, 2026). Introduced Jan 12, 2026. Lowe. Legislature's page.

    in committee lottery

  16. Tennessee SB 1409 Lottery, Scholarships and Programs - As introduced, expands eligibility for a dual enrollment grant to include students who are sophomores in high school and admitted to an eligible postsecondary institution as a dual enrollment student. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 4.

    Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026 (Apr 20, 2026). Introduced Feb 6, 2025. Hensley. Legislature's page.

    in committee lottery

  17. Tennessee SB 1151 Lottery, Scholarships and Programs - As introduced, removes the requirement that a student with a documented intellectual disability be admitted to, and enrolled in, an eligible postsecondary institution in an eligible postsecondary program no later than 16 months after completing high school in order to be eligible to receive a Tennessee STEP UP scholarship. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 7 and Title 49, Chapter 4.

    Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026 (Apr 20, 2026). Introduced Feb 6, 2025. Crowe. Legislature's page.

    in committee lottery

  18. South Carolina S 344 SC Equine Advancement Act

    Scrivener's error corrected (Apr 20, 2026). Introduced Feb 13, 2025. Johnson, Ott and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA EQUINE ADVANCEMENT ACT"; BY ADDING CHAPTER 61 TO TITLE 11 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA EQUINE COMMISSION AS A GRANT PROGRAM THAT ASSISTS THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE EQUINE INDUSTRY IN SOUTH CAROLINA, TO PROVIDE …

    reported from committee industry and economics

  19. Nebraska LB 1001 Change and eliminate provisions relating to licensed racetrack enclosures, licenses and wagering on horseracing, assistance to problem gamblers, bingo, lotteries, raffles, gift enterprises, the Nebraska Commission on Problem Gambling, the Charitable Gaming Division of the Department of Revenue, keno at licensed racetrack enclosures, and the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund

    Provisions/portions of LB828 amended into LB1001 by AM1946 (Apr 17, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. General Affairs Committee. Legislature's page.

    enacted lotterypolicy and regulation

  20. Illinois HB 4171 SPORTS WAGERING-NO LOCAL TAXES

    Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (Apr 17, 2026). Introduced Oct 20, 2025. Daniel Didech, Curtis J. Tarver, II and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports betting

  21. Minnesota HF 4994 Townships permitted to regulate lawful gambling.

    Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations (Apr 16, 2026). Introduced Apr 16, 2026. Roach. Legislature's page.

    in committee policy and regulation

  22. Minnesota HF 4983 Limitation on number of electronic pull-tab and electronic bingo devices increased, electronic pull-tab games and electronic bingo games allowed to be played simultaneously, and maximum bet and prize award for electronic pull-tab games increased.

    Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy (Apr 16, 2026). Introduced Apr 16, 2026. Perryman. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  23. Tennessee HJR 146 Constitutional Amendments - Proposes an amendment to Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee to authorize local boards of education to approve lotteries conducted by nonprofit school support organizations; requires that the net proceeds of the lottery’s revenues be allocated to the local education agency to be used for educational or extracurricular purposes. -

    Taken off notice for cal. in Finance, Ways and Means Committee (Apr 15, 2026). Introduced Feb 6, 2025. Williams. Legislature's page.

    reported from committee lottery

  24. Ohio SB 399 Modify Attorney General's Charitable Gaming Law authority

    Referred to committee (Apr 15, 2026). Introduced Mar 26, 2026. Tim Schaffer. Legislature's page.

    To amend sections 109.32, 2915.02, 2915.08, 2915.081, 2915.082, 2915.10, and 2915.14 and to enact sections 2915.021 and 2915.083 of the Revised Code to modify the Attorney General's authority under the Charitable Gaming Law and to make related changes to that law.

    in committee policy and regulation

  25. Minnesota SF 3900 Legislative auditor recommendations regarding agency grant, inventory, and debt collection practices implementation and lottery provisions modifications

    Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance (Apr 15, 2026). Introduced Feb 26, 2026. Rest, Koran. Legislature's page.

    reported from committee lotterypolicy and regulationfinancial harm

  26. Kentucky SR 275 A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Kerry McCandless to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors.

    adopted 38-0 (Apr 15, 2026). Introduced Mar 31, 2026. Legislature's page.

    Confirm the appointment of Kerry McCandless to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors for a term expiring November 28, 2027.

    in committee lottery

  27. Kentucky SR 255 A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of William Hurt to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors.

    adopted 38-0 (Apr 15, 2026). Introduced Mar 31, 2026. Legislature's page.

    Confirm the appointment of William Hurt to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors for a term expiring November 28, 2027.

    in committee lottery

  28. Kentucky SR 253 A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Mark Kleiner to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors.

    adopted 38-0 (Apr 15, 2026). Introduced Mar 31, 2026. Legislature's page.

    Confirm the reappointment of Mark Kleiner to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors for a term expiring November 28, 2029.

    in committee lottery

  29. Kentucky SR 252 A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of John Stovall to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors.

    adopted 38-0 (Apr 15, 2026). Introduced Mar 31, 2026. Legislature's page.

    Confirm the reappointment of John Stovall to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors for a term expiring November 28, 2029.

    in committee lottery

  30. Kentucky HB 687 AN ACT relating to stray equines.

    recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H) (Apr 15, 2026). Introduced Feb 19, 2026. M. Whitaker, D. Fister. Legislature's page.

    Amend KRS 259.120 to allow the county judge/executive to contract for the performance of specific duties required to be performed when an equine is subject to being taken up by a person or organization that provides animal sheltering services; require the contract to be approved by the county fiscal court; establish …

    reported from committee

  31. South Carolina H 5518 Children's Book Challenge-Walker Gamble ES

    Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence (Apr 14, 2026). Introduced Apr 14, 2026. Pedalino, Alexander and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE LAWSON CANNON, KNOWLTON CARTER, WAYDE INGRAM, AND RAYVON KERSEY, STUDENTS AT WALKER GAMBLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ON WINNING THE 2026 CHILDREN'S BOOK CHALLENGE SPONSORED BY SANTEE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE AND THE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

    passed both chambers youth and young adults

  32. Oregon SB 5701 Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.

    Effective date, April 7, 2026. (Apr 14, 2026). Introduced Feb 9, 2026. Legislature's page.

    ] Modifies amounts authorized for issuance of debt instruments for the biennium. Authorizes issuance of bonds and certificates of participation for Moda Center capital improvement in the current biennium and subsequent biennium, subject to certain conditions. Modifies previously approved lottery bonding provisions …

    enacted lottery

  33. Oregon SB 1601 Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.

    Effective date, April 7, 2026. (Apr 14, 2026). Introduced Feb 9, 2026. Legislature's page.

    ] Amends an incorrect internal reference in a law relating to judicial compensation. Extends the deadline for sex offender classification. Modifies reporting requirements relating to summer learning grants. Eliminates references to monthly pay for certain state officials …

    enacted

  34. Maryland SB 231 Horse Racing - Prohibited Acts - Slaughter of Racehorses for Commercial Purposes

    Approved by the Governor - Chapter 84 (Apr 14, 2026). Introduced Sep 17, 2025. Chair, Budget and Taxation Committee. Legislature's page.

    enacted

  35. Maryland SB 176 Video Lottery Facility Payouts - Intercepts for Restitution Payments, Child Support Payments, and Debts Owed to the State

    Approved by the Governor - Chapter 87 (Apr 14, 2026). Introduced Sep 16, 2025. Chair, Budget and Taxation Committee. Legislature's page.

    enacted lotterypolicy and regulationfinancial harm

  36. Maryland HB 289 Video Lottery Facility Payouts - Intercepts for Restitution Payments, Child Support Payments, and Debts Owed to the State

    Approved by the Governor - Chapter 88 (Apr 14, 2026). Introduced Sep 16, 2025. Chair, Ways and Means Committee. Legislature's page.

    enacted

  37. Maryland HB 228 Horse Racing - Prohibited Acts - Slaughter of Racehorses for Commercial Purposes

    Approved by the Governor - Chapter 83 (Apr 14, 2026). Introduced Sep 17, 2025. Chair, Appropriations Committee. Legislature's page.

    enacted

  38. Kentucky HB 904 AN ACT relating to gaming.

    delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 184) (Apr 14, 2026). Introduced Mar 4, 2026. M. Meredith, M. Koch. Legislature's page.

    Amend KRS 230.210 to define various terms; create new sections of KRS Chapter 230 to authorize the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation to regulate the conduct of fantasy contest operators; require the use of geolocation technology; require fantasy contest operators to implement procedures to prevent fraud …

    enacted sports bettingprediction marketsself-exclusionpolicy and regulation

  39. Kentucky HB 757 AN ACT relating to revenue measures and declaring an emergency.

    delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 161) (Apr 14, 2026). Introduced Feb 25, 2026. Legislature's page.

    Amend KRS 139.340 to redefine the sales and use tax nexus standard for remote retailers and marketplace providers to include a sales volume threshold only; amend KRS 131.383 and 141.044 to allow the Department of Revenue to refund an estimated tax payment in the event the payment was submitted to the department in …

    enacted policy and regulationfamilies and affected othersequity and cultureindustry and economics

  40. Kentucky HB 2 AN ACT relating to Medicaid, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

    delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 179) (Apr 14, 2026). Introduced Jan 21, 2026. K. Fleming, V. Grossl and 3 more. Legislature's page.

    Amend KRS 205.5371 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to condition eligibility for enrollment or continued enrollment in the Medicaid program on demonstrated community engagement as required under federal law; require the cabinet to continue to condition eligibility on demonstrated community …

    enacted youth and young adultspolicy and regulationfamilies and affected others

  41. Virginia HB 515 Sports betting; prohibition on use of credit cards.

    Approved by Governor-Chapter 926 (effective 7/1/2026) (Apr 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Marty Martinez, Nadarius E. Clark and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    Sports betting; prohibition on use of credit cards. Prohibits the Director of the Virginia Lottery from approving the use of credit cards as a method for sports bettors to fund sports betting accounts …

    enacted sports bettinglotteryfinancial harm

  42. Virginia HB 32 Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Advisory Committee; appointment of additional members.

    Approved by Governor-Chapter 907 (effective 7/1/2026) (Apr 13, 2026). Introduced Dec 22, 2025. Paul E. Krizek. Legislature's page.

    Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; duties; Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Advisory Committee; appointment of members …

    enacted treatment

  43. Maryland HB 518 Gaming - Problem Gambling and College Athlete Protections

    Second Reading Passed with Amendments (Apr 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 27, 2026. Palakovich Carr, Allen and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    passed one chamber

  44. Kentucky SB 68 AN ACT relating to executive branch agencies.

    signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 121) (Apr 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 12, 2026. A. Mays Bledsoe, J. Adams. Legislature's page.

    Amend KRS 148.280 to allow the Kentucky Horse Park Commission, through its president, to eject or exclude any person whose participation in Olympic, Paralympic, or equestrian sports or activities has been restricted by the United States Center for SafeSport and any person who engages or has engaged in conduct that …

    enacted policy and regulation

  45. Kansas SB 516 Exempting certain devices and contests from the crime of unlawful gambling.

    Died in Committee (Apr 10, 2026). Introduced Feb 24, 2026. Committee on Federal and State Affairs. Legislature's page.

    failed or withdrawn

  46. Kansas SB 508 Increasing the annual limit on transfers from the lottery operating fund to the community crisis stabilization centers fund and the clubhouse model program fund.

    Died in Committee (Apr 10, 2026). Introduced Feb 12, 2026. Committee on Federal and State Affairs. Legislature's page.

    failed or withdrawn lottery

  47. Kansas SB 303 House Substitute for SB 303 by Committee on Taxation - Decreasing the rate of ad valorem tax imposed by a school district, discontinuing certain sales tax exemptions, imposing sales tax on certain sales of lottery tickets, imposing an excise tax on all sports wagers as a rate of 2% of the amount wagered, creating the property tax relief fund and providing for transfers therefrom to the state school district finance fund and creating the sports wagering privilege tax refund fund.

    Died on House Calendar (Apr 10, 2026). Introduced Jan 12, 2026. Virgil Peck, Committee on Taxation. Legislature's page.

    failed or withdrawn sports bettinglotterypolicy and regulation

  48. Kansas HB 2384 Authorizing the state historical society to convey certain real property located in Johnson county to the Shawnee Tribe; requiring deeds and conveyances contain restrictive covenants prohibiting any gaming or gambling on such property; requiring a report by the Shawnee Tribe every two years for a 10-year period to the joint committee on state-tribal relations regarding the rehabilitation of the property and consultations with other tribes.

    Died in Committee (Apr 10, 2026). Introduced Feb 13, 2025. Committee on Federal and State Affairs. Legislature's page.

    failed or withdrawn

  49. Wisconsin AB 601 Relating to: excluding certain event or sports wagers from the definition of “bet”.

    Published 4-10-2026 (Apr 9, 2026). Introduced Oct 29, 2025. August, Haywood and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    enacted

  50. Minnesota SF 5067 Homeownership opportunity fund establishment, community and household stability fund establishment, rental opportunity fund establishment, increasing the sales and use tax rate by three-eighths of one percent, appropriating money to deposit in the funds, councils establishment to direct fund expenditures

    Referred to Housing and Homelessness Prevention (Apr 9, 2026). Introduced Apr 9, 2026. Latz. Legislature's page.

    in committee policy and regulation

  51. Minnesota HF 4922 Manufacturers audit requirement removed.

    Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy (Apr 9, 2026). Introduced Apr 9, 2026. Johnson, W.. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  52. Minnesota HF 4912 Electronic pull-tab revenue dedicated for support of the Minnesota-bred Thoroughbred industry, and money appropriated.

    Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy (Apr 9, 2026). Introduced Apr 9, 2026. Witte, Tabke. Legislature's page.

    in committee industry and economics

  53. Maryland HB 195 State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission - Authority to Conduct Studies on the Use of Emerging Technology and the Workgroup on Gambling Prevention Technology

    Third Readings Passed with Amendments (Apr 9, 2026). Introduced Nov 1, 2025. Queen. Legislature's page.

    passed one chamber prevention and harm reduction

  54. Illinois HB 4774 PULL TABS-BETTING SQUARES

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr. (Apr 9, 2026). Introduced Feb 2, 2026. Dave Vella, Michael J. Coffey, Jr.. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  55. Missouri HB 3416 Establishes the "Strengthening HBCUs Act"

    Public Hearing Completed (H) (Apr 7, 2026). Introduced Feb 24, 2026. LaKeySha Bosley. Legislature's page.

    in committee lottery

  56. Minnesota HF 4437 Wagers and other activities regarding prediction markets prohibited, criminal convictions made a disqualification for receiving a lawful gambling license, and criminal penalties provided.

    Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Commerce Finance and Policy (Apr 7, 2026). Introduced Mar 18, 2026. Greenman, Fischer and 3 more. Legislature's page.

    reported from committee prediction marketspolicy and regulationindustry and economics

  57. Minnesota HF 4410 Online sweepstakes games prohibited.

    Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to Public Safety Finance and Policy (Apr 7, 2026). Introduced Mar 16, 2026. Davids, Koegel and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    reported from committee online gambling

  58. Maine LD 2007 An Act Regarding The Prohibition Of Online Sweepstakes Games

    Signed by Governor (Apr 6, 2026). Introduced Dec 3, 2025. Craig HICKMAN. Legislature's page.

    enacted online gambling

  59. Wisconsin AB 907 Relating to: requirements for state lottery drawings. (FE)

    Published 4-4-2026 (Apr 3, 2026). Introduced Jan 26, 2026. Piwowarczyk, Bare and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    enacted lottery

  60. Maine LD 2095 An Act To Prohibit Bulk Purchasing Of Tickets In Certain Lottery Games

    Signed by Governor (Apr 3, 2026). Introduced Jan 7, 2026. Laura SUPICA. Legislature's page.

    enacted lottery

  61. Maine LD 2080 An Act To Protect Consumers By Prohibiting The Use Of Credit Cards In Sports Wagering

    Signed by Governor (Apr 3, 2026). Introduced Jan 7, 2026. Marc MALON. Legislature's page.

    enacted sports bettingfinancial harm

  62. Missouri HB 3154 Modifies provisions relating to criminal history background check requirements for alcohol and gaming licensing

    Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0 (Apr 2, 2026). Introduced Jan 29, 2026. Bennie Cook. Legislature's page.

    reported from committee comorbidity and mental health

  63. Hawaii HB 1308 RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.

    Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). (Apr 2, 2026). Introduced Jan 22, 2025. HOLT, KILA and 1 more. Legislature's page.

    Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Law Enforcement. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Establishes a general excise tax to be levied on sports wagering operator licenses …

    passed both chambers sports bettingtreatmentprevention and harm reductionpolicy and regulation

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  1. Louisiana HB 1074 LOTTERY: Provides relative to the sale and order of lottery tickets through lottery courier services (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

    Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice. (Mar 31, 2026). Introduced Mar 30, 2026. Daryl Adams. Legislature's page.

    in committee lottery

  2. Washington SB 6137 Concerning the regulated sports wagering industry.

    Effective date 6/11/2026. (Mar 30, 2026). Introduced Jan 14, 2026. Cortes, Nobles and 3 more. Legislature's page.

    enacted sports betting

  3. Wisconsin AB 934 Relating to: eliminating the definition of relative for purposes of the lottery; the definition of taxable property in a tax incremental district; the order of certain withholdings and deposits in income tax computations; and eliminating an adjustment made to the economic development surcharge for certain businesses (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Revenue).

    Published 3-28-2026 (Mar 27, 2026). Introduced Jan 28, 2026. Law Revision Committee. Legislature's page.

    enacted lotterypolicy and regulationindustry and economics

  4. Illinois SB 3718 SCH CD-GAMBLING INSTRUCTION

    Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (Mar 27, 2026). Introduced Feb 5, 2026. Adriane L. Johnson. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  5. Illinois HB 5469 GAMING-RACETRACKS

    Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (Mar 27, 2026). Introduced Feb 6, 2026. Robert "Bob" Rita, Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  6. Illinois HB 5443 SPORTS WAGER-FANTASY CONTEST

    Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (Mar 27, 2026). Introduced Feb 6, 2026. Curtis J. Tarver, II. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  7. Illinois HB 5368 DHS-GAMBLING DISORDERS

    Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (Mar 27, 2026). Introduced Feb 5, 2026. Daniel Didech. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  8. Illinois HB 5143 SPORTS WAGERING FUND

    Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (Mar 27, 2026). Introduced Feb 5, 2026. Daniel Didech, Jay Hoffman and 2 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports betting

  9. Illinois HB 5142 SPORTS WAGERING DEFINITION

    Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (Mar 27, 2026). Introduced Feb 5, 2026. Daniel Didech, Jay Hoffman and 1 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports betting

  10. Illinois HB 5077 SPORTS WAGER-FANTASY CONTEST

    Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (Mar 27, 2026). Introduced Feb 4, 2026. Robert "Bob" Rita. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  11. Illinois HB 5034 GAMING-SPORTS WAGERING LICENSE

    Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (Mar 27, 2026). Introduced Feb 4, 2026. Robert "Bob" Rita. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports betting

  12. Illinois HB 4817 WAUKEGAN TEMP CASINO EXTEND

    Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (Mar 27, 2026). Introduced Feb 3, 2026. Rita Mayfield. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  13. Illinois HB 4797 INTERNET GAMING ACT

    Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (Mar 27, 2026). Introduced Feb 2, 2026. Edgar González, Jr.. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  14. Illinois HB 4766 HORSE RACING-VARIOUS

    Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (Mar 27, 2026). Introduced Feb 2, 2026. Robert "Bob" Rita. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  15. Illinois HB 4619 GAMBLING-WAGERING TAX

    Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (Mar 27, 2026). Introduced Jan 27, 2026. Laura Faver Dias. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  16. Illinois HB 4437 CHICAGO TEMP CASINO EXTENSION

    Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (Mar 27, 2026). Introduced Jan 15, 2026. Kam Buckner. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  17. Illinois HB 4178 GAMBLING-OWNERS LICENSES

    Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (Mar 27, 2026). Introduced Oct 23, 2025. Robert "Bob" Rita, Dave Vella. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  18. Illinois HB 3733 VID GM&CRIM CD-GAMBLING DEVICE

    Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (Mar 27, 2026). Introduced Feb 7, 2025. Robert "Bob" Rita. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  19. Illinois HB 2879 VID GM&CRIM CD-GAMBLING DEVICE

    House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (Mar 27, 2026). Introduced Feb 5, 2025. Robert "Bob" Rita. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  20. Illinois HB 1565 GAMBLING DATA COLLECTION ACT

    Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (Mar 27, 2026). Introduced Jan 21, 2025. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr., Kevin John Olickal and 3 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  21. United States S. 4226 STOP Corrupt Bets Act of 2026

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Mar 26, 2026). Introduced Mar 26, 2026. Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR].

    Stop Trading On Predictions and Corrupt Bets Act of 2026; STOP Corrupt Bets Act of 2026

    in committee federal

  22. New York A 10712 Enacts the "no gambling ads for kids act"

    REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION (Mar 26, 2026). Introduced Mar 26, 2026. Phil Steck, Yudelka Tapia and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    Enacts the "no gambling ads for kids act" under which certain covered platforms and social media platforms are prohibited from advertising a service permitting gaming-related gambling, predictive market wagering, online sweepstakes gaming, sports-related gambling, and/or traditional online gambling to minors.

    in committee online gamblingyouth and young adultsadvertising and marketingindustry and economics

  23. New York A 10709 Enacts the "protecting our kids from gamification of gambling act"

    REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION (Mar 26, 2026). Introduced Mar 26, 2026. Phil Steck, Yudelka Tapia and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    Enacts the "protecting our kids from gamification of gambling act"; makes it unlawful for operators of social gaming platforms to provide a service to a minor user that allows online gaming-related gambling.

    in committee online gamblingyouth and young adultsindustry and economics

  24. Utah HB 243 Gambling Revisions

    Governor Signed (Mar 25, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Elison, Joseph, Brammer, Brady. Legislature's page.

    enacted

  25. United States S. 4188 Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Mar 25, 2026). Introduced Mar 25, 2026. Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI].

    in committee federalprediction markets

  26. New York K 1093 Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2026, as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in the State of New York

    ADOPTED (Mar 25, 2026). Introduced Mar 24, 2026. Carrie Woerner. Legislature's page.

    passed one chamber

  27. New York A 9584 Enhances know your customer requirements and responsible gaming procedures

    REFERRED TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING (Mar 25, 2026). Introduced Jan 21, 2026. Carrie Woerner, John T. McDonald III and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    Enhances know your customer requirements and responsible gaming procedures; relates to the opening and closing of an authorized sports bettor's account; prohibits an authorized sports bettor from allowing another person to access such bettor's account; allows a bettor who does so to be designated a prohibited bettor …

    passed one chamber sports bettingindustry and economics

  28. New York A 8518 Requires insurance coverage of outpatient problem gambling services

    REFERRED TO INSURANCE (Mar 25, 2026). Introduced May 20, 2025. Phil Steck, Tommy Schiavoni and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    Requires insurance companies to cover outpatient problem gambling services.

    passed one chamber

  29. Mississippi SB 3094 Appropriation; Gaming Commission.

    Approved by Governor (Mar 25, 2026). Introduced Feb 17, 2026. Hopson, DeBar and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    enacted

  30. Maryland SB 970 Sports Wagering - Independent Evaluation of Sports Wagering

    Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m. (Mar 25, 2026). Introduced Feb 13, 2026. Zucker, Ferguson. Legislature's page.

    passed one chamber sports betting

  31. Maryland HB 1612 Gaming - Campaign Financing Contributions and Study on Independent Evaluation of Sports Wagering

    Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m. (Mar 25, 2026). Introduced Feb 17, 2026. Ebersole. Legislature's page.

    passed one chamber sports betting

  32. Maryland HB 1226 Maryland Illegal Online Gambling Enforcement Act

    Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m. (Mar 25, 2026). Introduced Feb 11, 2026. Bartlett, Conaway and 1 more. Legislature's page.

    passed one chamber online gamblingpolicy and regulation

  33. New York A 10538 Establishes the proposition betting task force

    REFERRED TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING (Mar 24, 2026). Introduced Mar 9, 2026. Alex Bores. Legislature's page.

    Establishes the proposition betting task force to examine, evaluate and make recommendations concerning proposition betting, with particular consideration of under bets.

    passed one chamber

  34. Wisconsin SB 986 Relating to: requirements for state lottery drawings. (FE)

    Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (Mar 23, 2026). Introduced Feb 6, 2026. Tomczyk, Piwowarczyk and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    failed or withdrawn lottery

  35. Wisconsin SB 913 Relating to: eliminating the definition of relative for purposes of the lottery; the definition of taxable property in a tax incremental district; the order of certain withholdings and deposits in income tax computations; and eliminating an adjustment made to the economic development surcharge for certain businesses (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Revenue).

    Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (Mar 23, 2026). Introduced Jan 27, 2026. Law Revision Committee. Legislature's page.

    failed or withdrawn lotterypolicy and regulationindustry and economics

  36. Wisconsin SB 861 Relating to: various changes to the state lottery. (FE)

    Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (Mar 23, 2026). Introduced Jan 23, 2026. Feyen, Brooks and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    failed or withdrawn lottery

  37. Wisconsin SB 592 Relating to: excluding certain event or sports wagers from the definition of “bet”.

    Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (Mar 23, 2026). Introduced Oct 24, 2025. Marklein, Dassler-Alfheim and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    failed or withdrawn

  38. Wisconsin AB 864 Relating to: various changes to the state lottery. (FE)

    Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (Mar 23, 2026). Introduced Jan 16, 2026. Brooks, Swearingen and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    failed or withdrawn lottery

  39. United States S. 4160 Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Mar 23, 2026). Introduced Mar 23, 2026. Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA].

    in committee federalprediction markets

  40. Tennessee SJR 614 Constitutional Amendments - Proposes constitutional amendment to Article XI, Section 5 of the Tennessee Constitution to allow the general assembly to authorize the entity operating the state lottery to develop lottery games to be used exclusively to fund veterans' services. -

    Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee (Mar 23, 2026). Introduced Jan 21, 2026. Briggs. Legislature's page.

    in committee lottery

  41. New Jersey S 2160 Prohibits sports wagering licensees from offering micro bets; establishes penalties.

    Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (Mar 23, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Moriarty, Paul D., Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. and 2 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports bettingpolicy and regulation

  42. Minnesota SF 4714 Advance deposit wagering definition modification

    Referred to State and Local Government (Mar 23, 2026). Introduced Mar 23, 2026. Pratt, Frentz. Legislature's page.

    in committee lotteryindustry and economics

  43. Minnesota SF 4139 Sports betting authorization and regulation

    Motion did not prevail to adopt committee report (Mar 23, 2026). Introduced Mar 4, 2026. Frentz, Miller and 2 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports bettinglotterypolicy and regulation

  44. Tennessee HB 704 Lottery, Scholarships and Programs - As introduced, adds William R. Moore College of Technology as an eligible institution for receipt of the Wilder-Naifeh reconnect grant and Wilder-Naifeh technical skills grant; specifies that the amount of the scholarship for such students enrolled is the average cost of tuition and mandatory fees at TCATs less all other gift aid. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 4.

    Taken off notice for cal in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee of Education Committee (Mar 18, 2026). Introduced Feb 3, 2025. White. Legislature's page.

    in committee lottery

  45. Tennessee HB 1121 Lottery, Scholarships and Programs - As introduced, expands eligibility for a dual enrollment grant to include students who are sophomores in high school and admitted to an eligible postsecondary institution as a dual enrollment student. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 4.

    Taken off notice for cal in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee of Education Committee (Mar 18, 2026). Introduced Feb 5, 2025. Hale. Legislature's page.

    in committee lottery

  46. Massachusetts H 5258 An Act relative to problem gambling

    Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (Mar 18, 2026). Introduced Mar 18, 2026. Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, Adam J. Scanlon. Legislature's page.

    reported from committee

  47. Massachusetts H 480 An Act relative to supporting veterans organizations

    Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (Mar 18, 2026). Introduced Feb 27, 2025. Michelle L. Badger. Legislature's page.

    By Representatives Badger of Plymouth and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 480) of Michelle L. Badger relative to authorizing video gaming activities and certain veterans organizations. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

    reported from committee loot boxes and gamingindustry and economicsveterans and military

  48. Massachusetts H 4037 An Act relative to problem gambling

    Accompanied a new draft, see H5258 (Mar 18, 2026). Introduced Apr 22, 2025. Adam J. Scanlon. Legislature's page.

    By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4037) of Adam J. Scanlon relative to problem gambling. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

    in committee industry and economics

  49. Hawaii SB 3281 RELATING TO GAMBLING ENFORCEMENT.

    The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. (Mar 18, 2026). Introduced Jan 30, 2026. DELA CRUZ, CHANG and 3 more. Legislature's page.

    Establishes the criminal offense of promoting an illegal electronic gambling device. Authorizes civil penalties and actions relating to premises on which an illegal electronic gambling device has been used …

    passed one chamber policy and regulation

  50. United States S. 4115 BETS OFF Act

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Mar 17, 2026). Introduced Mar 17, 2026. Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT].

    Banning Event Trading on Sensitive Operations and Federal Functions Act; BETS OFF Act

    in committee federal

  51. Mississippi HB 4074 Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act; create.

    Died In Committee (Mar 17, 2026). Introduced Feb 24, 2026. Eure. Legislature's page.

    failed or withdrawn sports betting

  52. Minnesota HF 4353 Definition of advance deposit wagering modified, and advance deposit wagering proceeds provided.

    Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy (Mar 16, 2026). Introduced Mar 16, 2026. Tabke, Witte. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  53. Minnesota HF 4296 Compensation for lottery retailers set in law.

    Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy (Mar 16, 2026). Introduced Mar 16, 2026. Lawrence. Legislature's page.

    in committee lotterypolicy and regulation

  54. Minnesota HF 4204 Sports betting and regulating authorized to ensure it is conducted responsibly, licenses established, local restrictions prohibited, sports betting taxation provided, civil and criminal penalties provided, amateur sports grants provided, various other gambling provisions modified, and money appropriated.

    Author added Rehrauer (Mar 16, 2026). Introduced Mar 12, 2026. Frazier, Rehrauer. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports bettingpolicy and regulation

  55. Maryland SB 761 Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Internet Gaming Referendum

    Withdrawn by Sponsor (Mar 13, 2026). Introduced Feb 6, 2026. Watson. Legislature's page.

    failed or withdrawn

  56. Florida SB 1580 Illegal Gaming

    Died in returning Messages (Mar 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 9, 2026. Rules, Regulated Industries and 1 more. Legislature's page.

    Illegal Gaming; Repealing a provision relating to penalties and violations related to illegal gambling; authorizing a person who is ineligible for employment with the commission to submit a waiver request to the commission asking to be considered eligible for employment if the person possesses certain expertise or …

    failed or withdrawn was passed both chamberscasino and machinespolicy and regulationindustry and economics

  57. Florida SB 1282 Bingo Games

    Died in Regulated Industries (Mar 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 7, 2026. Martin. Legislature's page.

    Bingo Games; Defining the term “instant bingo ticket dispenser”; revising the requirements to manufacture, issue, and operate instant bingo tickets; requiring that instant bingo ticket dispensers have certain features, etc.

    failed or withdrawn

  58. Florida SB 1164 Gambling

    Died in Regulated Industries (Mar 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 6, 2026. Yarborough. Legislature's page.

    Gambling; Deleting language concerning factors to be considered in appointments to the Florida Gaming Control Commission; prohibiting betting on athletic contests with knowledge that the results are prearranged or predetermined; defining the terms “Internet gambling” and “Internet sports wagering”; prohibiting …

    failed or withdrawn sports bettingonline gamblinglotterypolicy and regulation

  59. Florida HB 609 Bingo Games

    Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (Mar 13, 2026). Introduced Dec 2, 2025. Owen. Legislature's page.

    Bingo Games; Revises requirements to manufacture, issue, & operate instant bingo tickets; requires that instant bingo ticket dispensers have certain features.

    failed or withdrawn

  60. Florida HB 591 Gambling

    Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (Mar 13, 2026). Introduced Dec 2, 2025. Jacques. Legislature's page.

    Gambling; Revises policy & reporting requirements for slot machine gaming licensure; prohibits betting on athletic contests with knowledge that results are prearranged or predetermined; prohibits false personation of personnel of Florida Gaming Control Commission; revises criminal penalties for numerous offenses …

    failed or withdrawn online gamblinglotterycasino and machinesadvertising and marketing

  61. Florida HB 1189 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Affirmative Action

    Died in Government Operations Subcommittee (Mar 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 8, 2026. Sapp, Albert and 1 more. Legislature's page.

    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Affirmative Action; Removes requirement that Governor consider certain appointees; removes provisions relating to minority participation for lottery retailers; provides for equal employment opportunity; prohibits hiring manager from engaging in certain employment practices …

    failed or withdrawn lotteryequity and cultureindustry and economics

  62. Minnesota SF 4436 Permit lessor employees to participate in pull-tab games when off duty

    Referred to State and Local Government (Mar 12, 2026). Introduced Mar 12, 2026. Lang. Legislature's page.

    in committee lottery

  63. Minnesota HF 4273 Lessor employees permitted to participate in pull-tab games when off duty.

    Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy (Mar 12, 2026). Introduced Mar 12, 2026. Allen, Huot. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  64. Hawaii HB 2198 RELATING TO PREDICTION MARKETS.

    Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 377). (Mar 12, 2026). Introduced Jan 26, 2026. MATAYOSHI, AMATO and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    Amends the definition of "gambling" to include predictive markets involving the purchase, sale, or financial speculation of securities, commodities, or other similar financial products on the outcome or future contingent event related to catastrophe, contests, death, legislation, national security, people, politics …

    passed one chamber prediction marketspolicy and regulationindustry and economics

  65. United States S. 4060 Prediction Markets Security and Integrity Act of 2026

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Mar 11, 2026). Introduced Mar 11, 2026. Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT].

    in committee federalprediction markets

  66. Tennessee SB 2078 Lottery, Scholarships and Programs - As introduced, requires the Tennessee higher education commission to submit a report to the education and finance committees of the senate and house of representatives identifying any fiscal year, beginning with the 2004 fiscal year, for which net lottery proceeds were insufficient to fully fund certain scholarships and grants, resulting in a pro rata reduction in award amounts or a draw upon the general shortfall reserve subaccount. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 4, Chapter 51 and Title 49, Chapter 4.

    Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee (Mar 11, 2026). Introduced Jan 22, 2026. Watson. Legislature's page.

    in committee lottery

  67. Tennessee SB 150 Education - As introduced, allows students to use their score on the Classic Learning Test (CLT) to satisfy the eligibility requirements for certain grants and scholarships funded using net proceeds of the state lottery; requires the Tennessee student assistance corporation to include information concerning testing dates for the CLT when informing students about lottery scholarship opportunities; allows public institutions of higher education to accept student scores on the CLT for admissions purposes. - Amends TCA Title 49.

    Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee (Mar 11, 2026). Introduced Jan 15, 2025. Pody. Legislature's page.

    in committee lottery

  68. Illinois SB 4168 PREDICTION MARKETS REGULATION

    Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro (Mar 11, 2026). Introduced Mar 5, 2026. Michael E. Hastings, Cristina Castro. Legislature's page.

    introduced prediction marketspolicy and regulationindustry and economics

  69. Florida HB 189 Gambling

    Laid on Table (Mar 11, 2026). Introduced Oct 15, 2025. Commerce Committee, Criminal Justice Subcommittee and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    Gambling ; Revises provisions related to gambling including the Florida Gaming Control Commission, gaming machines, pari-mutuel permits & permitholders, betting on certain athletic contests, criminal penalties, Internet gambling, Internet sports wagering, manipulation of card games, fantasy sports contests, games of …

    reported from committee sports bettingonline gamblingcasino and machinespolicy and regulation

  70. United States S. 4035 DEATH BETS Act

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Mar 10, 2026). Introduced Mar 10, 2026. Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA].

    Discouraging Exploitative Assassination, Tragedy, and Harm Betting in Event Trading Systems Act; DEATH BETS Act

    in committee federal

  71. New York J 1707 Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2026 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in the State of New York

    ADOPTED (Mar 10, 2026). Introduced Mar 5, 2026. Nathalia Fernandez, Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    passed one chamber

  72. Mississippi SB 2436 Black bear hunting season; require MDWFP to create and issue harvest tags for through a lottery system.

    Failed (Mar 10, 2026). Introduced Jan 19, 2026. McCaughn, Seymour and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    failed or withdrawn

  73. Minnesota SF 4254 Compensation for lottery retailers set in law provision

    Referred to State and Local Government (Mar 9, 2026). Introduced Mar 9, 2026. Housley. Legislature's page.

    in committee lotterypolicy and regulation

  74. Massachusetts S 302 An Act addressing economic, health and social harms caused by sports betting

    Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (Mar 9, 2026). Introduced Feb 27, 2025. John F. Keenan, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and 3 more. Legislature's page.

    By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 302) of John F. Keenan, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to address economic, health and social harms caused by sports betting. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

    reported from committee sports bettingpolicy and regulationindustry and economics

  75. Massachusetts S 235 An Act regulating internet gaming

    Accompanied a study order, see S2996 (Mar 9, 2026). Introduced Feb 27, 2025. Paul R. Feeney, Nick Collins. Legislature's page.

    By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 235) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to ensure the Gaming Commission regulates internet gaming. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

    in committee prevention and harm reductionpolicy and regulation

  76. Louisiana SB 354 GAMING: Removes sports-related proposition betting from the definition of permitted sports wagers and prohibits micro-bets and proposition bets. (8/1/26) (OR DECREASE GF RV See Note)

    Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary B. (Mar 9, 2026). Introduced Feb 27, 2026. Katrina Jackson-Andrews. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  77. Wyoming SF 45 Local approval for simulcasting.

    Assigned Chapter Number 72 (Mar 6, 2026). Introduced Jan 14, 2026. Management Council. Legislature's page.

    Under existing law, the Wyoming Gaming Commission issues permits for simulcasting of pari-mutuel wagering, which includes historic horse racing terminals, subject only to approval by the board of county commissioners …

    enacted policy and regulation

  78. Wyoming SF 44 Gambling amendments.

    Assigned Chapter Number 51 (Mar 6, 2026). Introduced Jan 14, 2026. Management Council. Legislature's page.

    This act revises the exceptions to the offense of gambling by:Limiting the exception for social gambling to those games, wagers or transactions that are incidental to a bona fide social relationship and that are conducted in private, not advertised, and in which no person receives compensation for facilitating the …

    enacted

  79. Kentucky HB 777 AN ACT relating to sports wagering.

    to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H) (Mar 6, 2026). Introduced Feb 27, 2026. N. Wilson, A. Gentry. Legislature's page.

    Create a new section of KRS 230.805 to 230.826 to define "suspicious wagering activity"; prohibit sports wagering licensees and services providers from limiting the size or frequency of deposits or wagers unless the wagering activity constitutes suspicious wagering activity or indicates that a person is a problem or …

    in committee sports bettingpolicy and regulation

  80. Georgia HR 450 General Assembly; authorize sports betting in Georgia; provide by law - CA

    House Third Reading Lost (Mar 6, 2026). Introduced Feb 28, 2025. Marcus Wiedower, Charles Martin and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the Georgia General Assembly to provide by general law for sports betting in this state; to provide for the regulation and allocation of revenues of such activities; to provide for related matters; to provide for the …

    failed or withdrawn sports bettingpolicy and regulationindustry and economics

  81. Georgia HB 686 Georgia Sports Betting Act; enact

    House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute (Mar 6, 2026). Introduced Feb 28, 2025. Marcus Wiedower, Charles Martin and 3 more. Legislature's page.

    A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to authorize and provide for the regulation and taxation of sports betting in this state; to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to gambling, so as to exclude from the …

    reported from committee was failed or withdrawnsports bettingonline gamblingpolicy and regulationindustry and economics

  82. United States S. 4017 End Prediction Market Corruption Act

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Mar 5, 2026). Introduced Mar 5, 2026. Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR].

    in committee federalprediction markets

  83. Tennessee SB 1662 Education, Higher - As introduced, creates the public institution athletic program fund, which consists of proceeds from a fee paid by vendors registered with the sports wagering council; authorizes the Tennessee higher education commission to award grants from the fund to public institutions to assist with expenses for recruiting intercollegiate athletes. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 9 and Title 49.

    Deferred to Summer Study (Mar 4, 2026). Introduced Jan 14, 2026. Gardenhire. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports betting

  84. Michigan HB 4346 Gaming: other; allocation of revenue under the lawful internet gaming act to the Michigan agriculture equine industry development fund; remove cap. Amends sec. 15 of 2019 PA 152 (MCL 432.315). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4347'25

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS (Mar 4, 2026). Introduced Apr 17, 2025. Angela Witwer, Tom Kunse and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    passed one chamber casino and machinesequity and cultureindustry and economics

  85. Kentucky HB 739 AN ACT relating to the partial distribution of pari-mutuel racing tax receipts to local governments.

    to Appropriations & Revenue (H) (Mar 4, 2026). Introduced Feb 25, 2026. A. Gentry, M. Lehman. Legislature's page.

    Amend KRS 138.510 to allocate moneys from the pari-mutuel racing excise tax distribution to the local government support fund; create a new section of KRS Chapter 230 to establish the pari-mutuel racing local government support fund to be administered by the Department for Local Government; establish parameters for …

    in committee policy and regulation

  86. Mississippi HB 1581 Mobile sports betting; include tidelands and child support.

    Died In Committee (Mar 3, 2026). Introduced Jan 19, 2026. Eure. Legislature's page.

    failed or withdrawn was passed one chambersports betting

  87. Idaho H 504 IDAHO STATE LOTTERY – Amends and adds to existing law to prohibit bulk lottery ticket purchases.

    Reported Signed by Governor on February 26, 2026 Session Law Chapter 6 Effective: 07/01/2026 (Mar 2, 2026). Introduced Jan 20, 2026. STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. Legislature's page.

    enacted lotterypolicy and regulation

February 202666

  1. Wyoming SF 24 Lottery tickets-acceptance of debit card payments.

    Assigned Chapter Number 8 (Feb 27, 2026). Introduced Dec 29, 2025. Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resource. Legislature's page.

    Under current law, only cash may be used to purchase lottery tickets. This act provides that debit cards may be used to purchase lottery tickets in Wyoming. Any other form of payment besides cash and debit cards is still prohibited.

    enacted lottery

  2. Alaska HB 145 An Act authorizing mobile sports wagering; relating to the regulation of mobile sports wagering; imposing a tax on mobile sports wagering revenue; relating to criminal history record checks for licensure to operate mobile sports wagering; and providing for an effective date.

    (H) Minutes (HL&C) (Feb 27, 2026). Introduced Mar 21, 2025. D.Nelson, Prax. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports bettingpolicy and regulationindustry and economics

  3. South Dakota HB 1201 authorize the use of bingo games, lotteries, and pull-tab devices by booster clubs.

    Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-26 H.J. 452 (Feb 26, 2026). Introduced Jan 29, 2026. Roby, Vilhauer and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    enacted lottery

  4. Minnesota SF 3948 Limitation on the value of prizes awarded for a county agricultural society to be exempt from the licensure requirement modification

    Referred to State and Local Government (Feb 26, 2026). Introduced Feb 26, 2026. Johnson. Legislature's page.

    in committee lotterypolicy and regulationequity and culture

  5. South Dakota SJR 504 proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, providing for wagering on sporting events via mobile or electronic platform.

    State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 2 (Feb 25, 2026). Introduced Jan 23, 2026. Crabtree, Jamison and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    passed one chamber

  6. Georgia SB 571 Online Internet Safety; age verification to access gambling content on the internet; require

    Senate Read and Referred (Feb 25, 2026). Introduced Feb 24, 2026. Shawn Still, Jason Anavitarte and 3 more. Legislature's page.

    A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to online internet safety, so as to require age verification to access gambling content on the internet; to provide for a private right of action; to provide for enforcement by the Attorney General; to …

    in committee online gamblingyouth and young adults

  7. Missouri SJR 109 Modifies provisions relating to sports wagering

    Re-referred S Select Committee on Gaming Committee (Feb 23, 2026). Introduced Dec 31, 2025. Nick Schroer. Legislature's page.

    SJR 109 - Current constitutional provisions define "professional sports team" as a team located in this state that is a member of the National Football League, Major League Baseball, the National Hockey League, the National Basketball Association, Major League Soccer, the Women's National Basketball Association, or …

    in committee sports bettingequity and culture

  8. Missouri SB 870 Modifies provisions relating to admission fees on excursion gambling boats

    Re-referred S Select Committee on Gaming (Feb 23, 2026). Introduced Dec 1, 2025. Steven Roberts. Legislature's page.

    SB 870 - Current law requires an excursion gambling boat to pay to the Missouri Gaming Commission an admission fee of two dollars for each person embarking on the boat, with fifty percent of such fee remitted to the home dock city or county and fifty percent remitted to the Gaming Commission Fund …

    in committee

  9. Missouri SB 851 Authorizes the Video Lottery Control Act

    Re-referred S Select Committee on Gaming (Feb 23, 2026). Introduced Dec 1, 2025. Karla May. Legislature's page.

    SB 851 - This act establishes the Missouri Video Lottery Control Act. This act allows the State Lottery Commission to implement a system of video lottery game terminals and to issue licenses to video lottery game manufacturers, distributors, operators, handlers, and retailers, as defined in the act …

    in committee lotterypolicy and regulationindustry and economicsveterans and military

  10. Missouri SB 850 Authorizes the Video Lottery Control Act

    Re-referred S Select Committee on Gaming (Feb 23, 2026). Introduced Dec 1, 2025. Karla May. Legislature's page.

    SB 850 - This act establishes the Missouri Video Lottery Control Act. This act allows the State Lottery Commission to implement a system of video lottery game terminals and to issue licenses to video lottery game manufacturers, distributors, operators, handlers, and retailers, as defined in the act …

    in committee lotterypolicy and regulationindustry and economicsveterans and military

  11. Missouri SB 847 Modifies provisions relating to the state lottery

    Re-referred S Select Committee on Gaming (Feb 23, 2026). Introduced Dec 1, 2025. Justin Brown. Legislature's page.

    SB 847 - Current law prohibits the state lottery from approving any lottery game based on the outcome of sporting events. This act repeals such prohibition, provided that the maximum ticket price shall not exceed five dollars per ticket …

    in committee lotterypolicy and regulation

  12. Missouri SB 1545 Repeals a prohibition on off-track pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing

    Re-referred S Select Committee on Gaming Committee (Feb 23, 2026). Introduced Jan 12, 2026. Jason Bean. Legislature's page.

    SB 1545 - Current law prohibits off-track pari-mutuel wagers on horse racing. This act repeals such prohibition. This act is identical to HB 2698 (2026). JOSH NORBERG

    in committee policy and regulation

  13. Minnesota HF 3581 Limitation on the value of prizes awarded for a county agricultural society to be exempt from the licensure requirement modified.

    Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy (Feb 23, 2026). Introduced Feb 23, 2026. Burkel. Legislature's page.

    in committee policy and regulationequity and culture

  14. Maryland HB 46 Sports Wagering - Gambling Prevention Technology Pilot Program - Establishment

    Withdrawn by Sponsor (Feb 23, 2026). Introduced Nov 1, 2025. Queen. Legislature's page.

    failed or withdrawn sports betting

  15. Washington HB 2205 Concerning the regulated sports wagering industry.

    House Rules "X" file. (Feb 19, 2026). Introduced Dec 29, 2025. Mena, Stearns and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    reported from committee sports betting

  16. Virginia HB 1527 Sports betting; exception on NCAA Division I sports.

    Left in Committee General Laws (Feb 18, 2026). Introduced Jan 29, 2026. Garrett McGuire. Legislature's page.

    Sports betting; NCAA Division I sports. Creates an exception to the prohibition on placing or accepting bets on Virginia college sports by allowing such bets to be placed or accepted on Virginia colleges participating in an NCAA Division I competition for a given sport …

    in committee sports bettinglotterypolicy and regulationindustry and economics

  17. Iowa SF 2295 A bill for an act relating to licenses to conduct pari-mutuel wagering on dog races, and including effective date provisions.

    Subcommittee: Dawson, Bisignano, and Schultz. (Feb 18, 2026). Introduced Feb 12, 2026. COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT. Legislature's page.

    reported from committee policy and regulation

  18. Tennessee SB 840 Lottery, Scholarships and Programs - As introduced, creates two special accounts in the state treasury, the K-12 lottery capital outlay special account and the early learning program account, for excess lottery funds; requires the comptroller of the treasury to develop and administer a program to provide grants from such accounts to local education agencies to be used for capital outlay projects for K-12 educational facilities and for new or existing pre-K programs. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 51; Title 8, Chapter 4; Title 9 and Title 49.

    Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee (Feb 17, 2026). Introduced Feb 4, 2025. Walley. Legislature's page.

    in committee lottery

  19. South Dakota HB 1058 require licensure for online pari-mutuel wagering pools for horse and dog races, and clarify the application of tax therefor.

    Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-17 H.J. 326 (Feb 17, 2026). Introduced Jan 21, 2026. Miskimins, Weisgram and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    enacted policy and regulation

  20. Maryland HB 1240 Sports Wagering - Wagers on Historical Horse Races - Authorization

    Reassigned to Ways and Means (Feb 17, 2026). Introduced Feb 11, 2026. Fair, Buckel. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports betting

  21. Maryland HB 1431 Sports Wagering - Licenses - Application Period

    Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Feb 16, 2026). Introduced Feb 13, 2026. Buckel. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports betting

  22. Maryland HB 1409 Gaming - Problem Gambling - Prevalence Study and Fund Revenue

    Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Feb 16, 2026). Introduced Feb 13, 2026. Ross, Allen and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee industry and economics

  23. Iowa HF 2503 A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing.

    Introduced, placed on calendar. (Feb 16, 2026). Introduced Feb 16, 2026. COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT. Legislature's page.

    introduced sports bettingpolicy and regulation

  24. Wyoming HB 172 Limitations on historic horse racing terminals-2.

    H Did not Consider for Introduction (Feb 14, 2026). Introduced Feb 11, 2026. Brady, Hoeft and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    AN ACT relating to pari-mutuel wagering; establishing limits on the operation and number of historic horse racing terminals as specified; amending and creating requirements for simulcasting permits; requiring rulemaking; and providing for effective dates.

    introduced

  25. Wyoming HB 171 Funds for problem gaming treatment-amendments.

    H Did not Consider for Introduction (Feb 14, 2026). Introduced Feb 11, 2026. Johnson, Lien and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    AN ACT relating to gaming; amending the distribution of online sports wagering revenue for problem gaming treatment and programs; specifying requirements; and providing for an effective date.

    introduced sports bettingtreatmentindustry and economics

  26. Louisiana HB 105 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Provides relative to self-exclusion from establishments that sell alcohol

    First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/13/2026. (Feb 13, 2026). Introduced Feb 9, 2026. Dixon McMakin. Legislature's page.

    in committee self-exclusioncomorbidity and mental health

  27. Kentucky HB 582 AN ACT relating to sports wagering.

    to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H) (Feb 13, 2026). Introduced Feb 6, 2026. D. Hale, K. King and 1 more. Legislature's page.

    Amend KRS 230.210 to redefine "sports wagering"; amend KRS 230.805 to change the age of access to sports wagering from 18 to 21; prohibit sports wagering licensees or service providers from offering proposition bets; amend KRS 2.015 to conform.

    in committee sports bettingpolicy and regulation

  28. South Carolina H 5158 Rural Physician Education Grants

    Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Sessions, Davis, Guffey (Feb 12, 2026). Introduced Feb 11, 2026. Burns, D. Mitchell and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE RURAL PHYSICIAN TUITION GRANT PROGRAM, FUNDED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY, TO PROVIDE TUITION ASSISTANCE TO MEDICAL STUDENTS WHO COMMIT TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN RURAL AREAS OF THIS STATE FOR …

    in committee lottery

  29. Mississippi HB 1527 Mobile Sports Betting; deposit monies to benefit PERS.

    Died On Calendar (Feb 12, 2026). Introduced Jan 19, 2026. Eure, Hale. Legislature's page.

    failed or withdrawn was reported from committeesports betting

  30. Maryland HB 1255 Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Internet Gaming Referendum

    Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Feb 12, 2026). Introduced Feb 12, 2026. Young. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  31. Hawaii HB 2570 RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.

    Reported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 263-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA/CPC. (Feb 12, 2026). Introduced Jan 28, 2026. HOLT, KAHALOA and 3 more. Legislature's page.

    Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Establishes a general excise tax to be levied on sports wagering operator licenses …

    reported from committee sports bettingtreatmentprevention and harm reductionpolicy and regulation

  32. Alabama HB 449 Alabama Lottery, established; Alabama Lottery Corporation, established to operate and regulate lottery games; revenue distribution, provided; criminal penalties for gambling offenses, increased

    Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism (Feb 12, 2026). Introduced Feb 12, 2026. Ensler. Legislature's page.

    Gaming

    in committee lotterypolicy and regulationindustry and economics

  33. Wyoming HB 136 Pari-mutuel wagering-highway fund.

    H Failed Introduction 17-44-1-0-0 (Feb 11, 2026). Introduced Feb 10, 2026. Nicholas. Legislature's page.

    AN ACT relating to gaming; requiring the disposition of pari-mutuel funds paid to the state to be deposited to the state highway fund; and providing for an effective date.

    introduced

  34. Virginia SB 579 Illegal gambling; online sweepstakes games, civil penalty.

    Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (14-Y 1-N) (Feb 11, 2026). Introduced Jan 14, 2026. Bryce E. Reeves. Legislature's page.

    Illegal gambling; online sweepstakes games; civil penalty …

    in committee sports bettingonline gamblinglotterycasino and machines

  35. Ohio HB 476 Authorize online raffles under the Charitable Gaming Law

    Referred to committee (Feb 11, 2026). Introduced Sep 29, 2025. Meredith Craig, David Thomas and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    To amend sections 2915.01, 2915.092, and 2915.14 of the Revised Code to authorize online raffles under the Charitable Gaming Law and to declare an emergency.

    passed one chamber online gamblingpolicy and regulation

  36. Maryland SB 885 Internet Gaming and Online Bingo - Authorization and Implementation

    Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. (Feb 11, 2026). Introduced Feb 6, 2026. Watson. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  37. Maryland SB 862 Gaming - Problem Gambling - Prevalence Study and Fund Revenue

    Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. (Feb 11, 2026). Introduced Feb 6, 2026. Zucker. Legislature's page.

    in committee industry and economics

  38. Maryland SB 708 State Lottery - Courier Services - Licensure

    Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. (Feb 11, 2026). Introduced Feb 6, 2026. Zucker. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  39. Maryland SB 652 Maryland Illegal Online Gambling Enforcement Act

    Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. (Feb 11, 2026). Introduced Feb 6, 2026. Waldstreicher, West. Legislature's page.

    in committee online gamblingpolicy and regulation

  40. Iowa SSB 3040 A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing.

    Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2289. (Feb 11, 2026). Introduced Jan 15, 2026. COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT. Legislature's page.

    reported from committee sports bettingpolicy and regulation

  41. Hawaii HB 1945 RELATING TO GAMING.

    The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. (Feb 11, 2026). Introduced Jan 23, 2026. TAM, AMATO and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    Beginning 8/1/2027, authorizes gaming on cruise ships while a cruise ship is traveling within any state waters or for specified times while docked at a state harbor. Imposes a twenty per cent wagering tax on the adjusted gross receipts derived from gaming on cruise ships …

    in committee policy and regulation

  42. Illinois HB 5141 AWARDS SHOW WAGERING

    Referred to Rules Committee (Feb 10, 2026). Introduced Feb 5, 2026. Daniel Didech. Legislature's page.

    in committee was introduced

  43. Illinois HB 5140 FAMILY AMUSEMENT WAGERING ACT

    Referred to Rules Committee (Feb 10, 2026). Introduced Feb 5, 2026. Daniel Didech. Legislature's page.

    in committee was introducedfamilies and affected others

  44. Illinois HB 5030 VID GM&CRIM CD-GAMBLING DEVICE

    Referred to Rules Committee (Feb 10, 2026). Introduced Feb 4, 2026. Robert "Bob" Rita. Legislature's page.

    in committee was introduced

  45. Wyoming HB 21 Gaming proceeds-outdoor recreation.

    H Failed Introduction 25-37-0-0-0 (Feb 9, 2026). Introduced Dec 16, 2025. Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resource. Legislature's page.

    AN ACT relating to gaming; specifying the disposition of gaming revenues for outdoor recreation purposes; and providing for an effective date.

    introduced industry and economics

  46. Arizona SB 1801 event wagering; data

    Senate Second Reading (Feb 9, 2026). Introduced Feb 5, 2026. Sally Ann Gonzales. Legislature's page.

    introduced

  47. Arizona SB 1777 Indian tribes; event wagering; other events

    Senate Second Reading (Feb 9, 2026). Introduced Feb 5, 2026. Sally Ann Gonzales. Legislature's page.

    introduced

  48. Illinois SB 3845 SPORTS WAGERING-TAX PER WAGER

    Referred to Assignments (Feb 6, 2026). Introduced Feb 6, 2026. John F. Curran. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports bettingpolicy and regulation

  49. Maryland SB 639 Sports Wagering - Wagers on Historical Horse Races - Authorization

    Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (Feb 5, 2026). Introduced Feb 5, 2026. Corderman, Lewis Young. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports betting

  50. Maryland SB 617 Video Lottery Operations - Prohibitions on Campaign Contributions - Parity Act

    Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (Feb 5, 2026). Introduced Feb 5, 2026. Watson. Legislature's page.

    in committee lottery

  51. Maryland HB 887 Video Lottery Terminals - Distribution of Local Impact Grants - Allocation for Fair Hill Purses

    Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) (Feb 5, 2026). Introduced Feb 4, 2026. Hornberger. Legislature's page.

    in committee lottery

  52. Maryland HB 758 Problem Gambling - Authorized Uses of Funds - Alterations

    Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Feb 5, 2026). Introduced Feb 4, 2026. Hornberger, Bouchat and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  53. Illinois SB 3723 INTERNET GAMING ACT

    Referred to Assignments (Feb 5, 2026). Introduced Feb 5, 2026. Ram Villivalam. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  54. Hawaii HB 1527 RELATING TO GAMBLING.

    The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. (Feb 5, 2026). Introduced Jan 14, 2026. GARRETT, ILAGAN. Legislature's page.

    Prohibits any casino, gambling enterprise, or gambling facility from being located on state lands within or adjacent to the Aloha Stadium Development District project area or on any lands under the jurisdiction of the Stadium Authority …

    in committee casino and machinesadvertising and marketingpolicy and regulation

  55. Oklahoma SB 2081 Wagering events; allowing charitable organizations to participate in wagering events; setting conditions for such wagering events. Effective date. Emergency.

    Second Reading referred to Business and Insurance (Feb 3, 2026). Introduced Feb 2, 2026. Bergstrom. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  56. Mississippi SB 2626 Mississippi Horse Racing Task Force; create.

    Died In Committee (Feb 3, 2026). Introduced Jan 19, 2026. Ladner. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  57. Mississippi SB 2249 Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act; enact and dedicate proceeds to HOPE Scholarship Program.

    Died In Committee (Feb 3, 2026). Introduced Jan 14, 2026. Barnett. Legislature's page.

    failed or withdrawn was in committeesports betting

  58. Mississippi HB 620 Casino winnings; provide procedures for intercept of child support arrearages.

    Died In Committee (Feb 3, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Boyd (19th). Legislature's page.

    failed or withdrawn

  59. Mississippi HB 519 Mobile sports wagering; authorize.

    Died In Committee (Feb 3, 2026). Introduced Jan 12, 2026. McKnight. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports betting

  60. Mississippi HB 297 Mobile sports wagering; authorize.

    Died In Committee (Feb 3, 2026). Introduced Jan 8, 2026. Burnett. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports betting

  61. Maryland HB 51 Strategic Digital Asset Reserve Act of Maryland

    Hearing 2/03 at 1:30 p.m. (Feb 3, 2026). Introduced Oct 15, 2025. Taveras. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  62. Illinois SB 3270 VIDEO GAMING TERMINAL PAYOUTS

    Referred to Assignments (Feb 3, 2026). Introduced Feb 3, 2026. Bill Cunningham. Legislature's page.

    in committee loot boxes and gaming

  63. Tennessee SB 1831 Gaming - As introduced, requires a licensee offering interactive sports wagering in this state to restrict access to such wagering on certain campuses of public institutions of higher education; requires certain public institutions of higher education to restrict internet access to interactive sports wagering on campus. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 49, Part 1 and Title 49.

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee (Feb 2, 2026). Introduced Jan 21, 2026. Yarbro. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports betting

  64. Illinois SB 3233 HORSE RACING-VARIOUS

    Referred to Assignments (Feb 2, 2026). Introduced Feb 2, 2026. Bill Cunningham. Legislature's page.

    in committee was introduced

  65. Hawaii SB 3303 RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.

    Referred to EDT/HHS, CPN/WAM. (Feb 2, 2026). Introduced Jan 30, 2026. KANUHA. Legislature's page.

    Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Establishes a general excise tax to be levied on sports wagering operator licenses …

    in committee sports bettingtreatmentprevention and harm reductionpolicy and regulation

  66. Hawaii SB 3268 RELATING TO CASINO GAMING.

    Referred to EDT/CPN, WAM/JDC. (Feb 2, 2026). Introduced Jan 28, 2026. WAKAI. Legislature's page.

    Authorizes limited casino gaming in the State at a single casino facility located in the Stadium Development District. Establishes the Hawaii Gaming Control Commission. Authorizes the Commission to adopt rules …

    in committee casino and machinespolicy and regulationindustry and economics

January 202676

  1. New York A 1725 Authorizes gambling on professional sporting events and athletic events sponsored by universities or colleges

    OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY (Jan 30, 2026). Introduced Jan 14, 2025. David Weprin. Legislature's page.

    Authorizes gambling on professional sporting events and athletic events sponsored by universities or colleges at betting facilities located at thoroughbred and harness racetracks operating in this state, in simulcast theaters operated by off-track betting corporations and in any constitutionally authorized casino …

    in committee casino and machines

  2. Hawaii SB 2893 RELATING TO GAMBLING.

    Referred to PSM, JDC. (Jan 30, 2026). Introduced Jan 23, 2026. LAMOSAO. Legislature's page.

    Provides that a defendant may not assert social gambling as an affirmative defense if the gambling activity occurred at the defendant's residence and gambling activities have resulted in multiple recent documented noise complaints.

    in committee

  3. Hawaii HB 2222 RELATING TO CASINO GAMING.

    Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5 (Jan 30, 2026). Introduced Jan 26, 2026. HOLT. Legislature's page.

    Authorizes limited casino gaming in a single location in the City and County of Honolulu. Establishes the Hawaii Gaming Control Commission. Imposes a wagering tax on the monthly gross receipts received from casino gaming. Establishes the State Gaming Fund …

    in committee casino and machinespolicy and regulation

  4. New York S 3632 Establishes the problem gambling advisory council

    REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE (Jan 29, 2026). Introduced Jan 29, 2025. Nathalia Fernandez, Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. and 1 more. Legislature's page.

    Establishes the problem gambling advisory council.

    passed one chamber

  5. Iowa SSB 3093 A bill for an act relating to the purchase of lottery shares and tickets by a courier service.

    Subcommittee: Warme, Bisignano, and Zumbach. (Jan 28, 2026). Introduced Jan 28, 2026. COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE. Legislature's page.

    in committee lottery

  6. Vermont S 319 An act relating to authorizing the issuance of limited wagering event permits for poker games and tournaments

    Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs (Jan 27, 2026). Introduced Jan 27, 2026. Christopher Mattos. Legislature's page.

    in committee casino and machines

  7. Vermont S 318 An act relating to casino gaming

    Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs (Jan 27, 2026). Introduced Jan 27, 2026. Christopher Mattos. Legislature's page.

    in committee casino and machines

  8. New York S 9048 Requires mobile sports wagering operators to establish default betting limits on their platforms and to notify authorized sports bettors of their ability to opt-out of the default betting limits

    REFERRED TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING (Jan 27, 2026). Introduced Jan 27, 2026. Patricia Fahy. Legislature's page.

    Enacts the "choice in responsible gaming act"; requires mobile sports wagering operators to establish default betting limits on their platform and to notify authorized sports bettors of their ability to opt-out of the default betting limits.

    in committee sports bettingindustry and economics

  9. Hawaii HB 1600 RELATING TO GAMBLING.

    Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 (Jan 26, 2026). Introduced Jan 16, 2026. CHUN. Legislature's page.

    Provides that a defendant may not assert social gambling as an affirmative defense if the gambling activity occurred at the defendant's residence and gambling activities have resulted in multiple recent documented noise complaints.

    in committee

  10. Maryland HB 371 State Lottery - Courier Services - Licensure

    Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Jan 22, 2026). Introduced Jan 19, 2026. Ebersole. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  11. New York A 9636 Prohibits proposition bets on all sporting events

    REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING (Jan 21, 2026). Introduced Jan 21, 2026. Carrie Woerner, John T. McDonald III and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    Limits sports wagering to wagers on the final outcome, score, or winner of a sporting event or contest.

    in committee sports betting

  12. New York A 9580 Relates to data reporting and research access regarding mobile sports betting

    REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING (Jan 21, 2026). Introduced Jan 21, 2026. Carrie Woerner. Legislature's page.

    Requires mobile sports wagering operators to submit anonymized data to the gaming commission; authorizes the gaming commission to share such data for the purposes of studying the impact of mobile sports wagering on problem gambling.

    in committee sports bettingindustry and economics

  13. New York A 9579 Relates to establishing consumer-protection standards for high-value customer programs offered by mobile sports wagering operators

    REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING (Jan 21, 2026). Introduced Jan 21, 2026. Carrie Woerner. Legislature's page.

    Establishes consumer-protection standards for high-value customer programs offered by mobile sports wagering operators.

    in committee sports bettingindustry and economics

  14. New York A 4280 Requires mobile sports wagering operators to establish default betting limits on their platforms and to notify authorized sports bettors of their ability to opt-out of the default betting limits

    PRINT NUMBER 4280B (Jan 21, 2026). Introduced Feb 3, 2025. Alex Bores, Chris Burdick and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    Enacts the "choice in responsible gaming act"; requires mobile sports wagering operators to establish default betting limits on their platform and to notify authorized sports bettors of their ability to opt-out of the default betting limits.

    in committee sports bettingindustry and economics

  15. Kentucky HB 347 AN ACT relating to wagering.

    to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H) (Jan 21, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Legislature's page.

    Amend KRS 230.210 to redefine "receiving track" and "simulcast facility"; amend KRS 230.361 to allow wagering on races previously run at simulcast facilities; amend KRS 230.3615 to establish the minimum wager at a simulcast facility; amend KRS 230.278 to conform; amend KRS 230.380 to allow a track to transfer its …

    in committee policy and regulation

  16. Maryland SB 112 Gaming - Prohibition on Interactive Games and Revenue From Illegal Markets

    Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m. (Jan 19, 2026). Introduced Sep 16, 2025. Chair, Budget and Taxation Committee. Legislature's page.

    in committee policy and regulation

  17. West Virginia HB 4398 Relating to privilege tax on holding a license to operate sports wagering

    To House Local Governments (Jan 16, 2026). Introduced Jan 16, 2026. Burkhammer. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports bettingpolicy and regulation

  18. Maryland HB 291 Sports Wagering Proceeds - Promotional Play Exclusion - Limitation

    Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Jan 16, 2026). Introduced Sep 16, 2025. Chair, Ways and Means Committee. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports betting

  19. Maryland SB 102 Sports Wagering Proceeds - Promotional Play Exclusion - Limitation

    Hearing 1/21 at 10:00 a.m. (Jan 15, 2026). Introduced Sep 16, 2025. Chair, Budget and Taxation Committee. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports betting

  20. Maryland HB 75 Video Lottery Operations - Prohibitions on Campaign Contributions - Parity Act

    Hearing 1/29 at 1:00 p.m. (Jan 15, 2026). Introduced Sep 25, 2025. Cardin. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  21. Tennessee SB 1085 Lottery, Scholarships and Programs - As introduced, allows a private postsecondary institution that is a candidate for accreditation by a regional accrediting association and that has its primary campus domiciled in this state to serve as an institution at which a student may be enrolled for purposes of receiving financial aid funded using net proceeds of the state lottery. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 9.

    Re-refer to S. Cal Comm (Jan 14, 2026). Introduced Feb 5, 2025. Johnson. Legislature's page.

    in committee lottery

  22. New York A 9542 Enacts the "gamblers unfairly abused by reward dynamics (GUARD) act"

    REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING (Jan 14, 2026). Introduced Jan 14, 2026. Stacey Pheffer Amato, Carrie Woerner. Legislature's page.

    Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators from providing certain incentives to individuals for certain actions that tend to increase gambling activities.

    in committee sports bettingneuroscience and cognitionindustry and economics

  23. Kentucky HB 97 AN ACT relating to the sports wagering administration fund.

    to Appropriations & Revenue (H) (Jan 14, 2026). Introduced Jan 7, 2026. J. Tipton, C. Aull. Legislature's page.

    Amend KRS 230.817 to redirect a portion of the amount deposited in the sports wagering administration fund from the permanent pension fund to the Kentucky lottery trust account.

    in committee sports bettinglottery

  24. Kentucky HB 93 AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Horse Park.

    to State Government (H) (Jan 14, 2026). Introduced Jan 7, 2026. V. Grossl, G. Brown Jr.. Legislature's page.

    Amend KRS 148.280 to allow the Kentucky Horse Park Commission, through its president, to eject or exclude any person whose participation in Olympic, Paralympic, or equestrian sports or activities has been restricted by the United States Center for SafeSport and any person who engages or has engaged in conduct that …

    in committee policy and regulation

  25. Kentucky HB 39 AN ACT relating to pari-mutuel wagering.

    to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H) (Jan 14, 2026). Introduced Jan 7, 2026. M. Lehman, G. Brown Jr.. Legislature's page.

    Amend KRS 230.210 to redefine "pari-mutuel wagering" to place amounts wagered in 1 or more pari-mutuel pools from which winning wagers are paid out in proportion to the individual winning wagers; allow statutory and Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation pari-mutuel pool deductions and adjustments; make …

    in committee

  26. New Jersey S 698 Regulates smoking in casinos and casino simulcasting facilities.

    Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (Jan 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Burzichelli, John J., Testa, Michael L., Jr. and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee casino and machinespolicy and regulation

  27. New Jersey S 3138 Establishes "Gambling Treatment Diversion Court Pilot Program" within the criminal justice system.

    Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (Jan 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Scutari, Nicholas P.. Legislature's page.

    in committee treatment

  28. New Jersey S 2365 Establishes Unified Responsible Gambling Evaluation Board; requires board to collect and publish gambling information and problem gambling resources online.

    Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (Jan 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. McKeon, John F.. Legislature's page.

    in committee prevention and harm reduction

  29. New Jersey S 2363 Requires employees of gambling and addiction related State entities to participate in problem gambler training program.

    Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (Jan 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. McKeon, John F.. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  30. New Jersey S 2331 Permits civil liability against casinos and simulcast facilities for reckless indifference or intentional misconduct toward persons self-excluded from gaming activities.

    Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (Jan 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. McKeon, John F., Cryan, Joseph P.. Legislature's page.

    in committee casino and machinesself-exclusion

  31. New Jersey S 2137 Prohibits amusement games licensees from offering or advertising gambling activities related to amusement games.

    Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (Jan 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Moriarty, Paul D., McKeon, John F.. Legislature's page.

    in committee advertising and marketingpolicy and regulation

  32. New Jersey S 2066 Requires all revenue generated by casino hotel parking fee to be provided to CRDA; expands permitted uses of parking fee revenues by CRDA.

    Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (Jan 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Polistina, Vincent J.. Legislature's page.

    in committee casino and machinesindustry and economics

  33. New Jersey S 1500 Designates sweepstakes casinos as internet gaming; requires licensure, oversight, and taxation thereof within internet gaming framework.

    Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (Jan 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Cryan, Joseph P.. Legislature's page.

    in committee casino and machinespolicy and regulation

  34. New Jersey S 1465 Requires public institution of higher education to invite Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey on institution's campus.

    Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.197. (Jan 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Cryan, Joseph P., McKeon, John F. and 1 more. Legislature's page.

    failed or withdrawn

  35. New Jersey S 1444 Restricts advertising for casino games and sports pools under certain circumstances.

    Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (Jan 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Cryan, Joseph P.. Legislature's page.

    in committee casino and machinesadvertising and marketing

  36. New Jersey S 1416 Allows courier services to sell instant lottery game tickets electronically; establishes self-exclusion list for State Lottery games.

    Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (Jan 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Lagana, Joseph A., Sarlo, Paul A.. Legislature's page.

    in committee lotteryself-exclusion

  37. New Jersey S 1170 Prohibits sports wagering licensees from offering player-specific proposition bets on college sports.

    Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (Jan 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Corrado, Kristin M., Cryan, Joseph P. and 2 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports bettingpolicy and regulation

  38. New Jersey A 550 Allows problem gamblers to request placement on Division of Gaming Enforcement's list for self-excluded persons through division's website, by mail, or in-person.

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee (Jan 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Auth, Robert, Flynn, Victoria A.. Legislature's page.

    in committee self-exclusion

  39. New Jersey A 389 Establishes hotline for reporting behavior negatively affecting integrity of sporting events and excludes persons responsible from future sports wagering activities; prohibits certain sports wagering advertisements; requires independent oversight of sports wagering operations to ensure integrity.

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee (Jan 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Flynn, Victoria A., Scharfenberger, Gerry. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports bettingadvertising and marketing

  40. New Jersey A 3689 Authorizes Division of Gaming Enforcement to participate in national self-exclusion list for gaming activities, and to create necessary forms for participation.

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee (Jan 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Guardian, Donald A., Calabrese, Clinton and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee self-exclusion

  41. New Jersey A 3382 Prohibits sports wagering licensees from offering player-specific proposition bets on college sports.

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee (Jan 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Stanley, Sterley S., Singh, Balvir. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports bettingpolicy and regulation

  42. New Jersey A 2560 Permits civil liability against casinos and simulcast facilities for reckless indifference or intentional misconduct toward persons self-excluded from gaming activities.

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee (Jan 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Bagolie, Rosaura. Legislature's page.

    in committee casino and machinesself-exclusion

  43. New Jersey A 2409 Requires all revenue generated by casino hotel parking fee to be provided to CRDA; expands permitted uses of parking fee revenues by CRDA.

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee (Jan 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Moen, William F., Jr.. Legislature's page.

    in committee casino and machinesindustry and economics

  44. New Jersey A 2390 Prohibits amusement games licensees from offering or advertising gambling activities related to amusement games.

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee (Jan 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Moen, William F., Jr.. Legislature's page.

    in committee advertising and marketingpolicy and regulation

  45. New Jersey A 2370 Includes electronic sports event as sports wagering; authorizes electronic sports wagering at certain locations.

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee (Jan 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Moen, William F., Jr., Guardian, Donald A. and 2 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports betting

  46. New Jersey A 2354 Eliminates smoking ban exemption for casinos and simulcasting facilities.

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee (Jan 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Moen, William F., Jr., Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee casino and machines

  47. New Jersey A 1542 Requires Division of Gaming Enforcement to arrange study and implement certain language requirements in gambling advertisements; restricts advertisements and promotions in certain locations.

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee (Jan 13, 2026). Introduced Jan 13, 2026. Calabrese, Clinton, Donlon, Margie, M.D.. Legislature's page.

    in committee advertising and marketing

  48. Washington SB 5621 Addressing electronic raffles at live sporting events.

    Due to Senate committee reorganization, referred to Business, Trade & Economic Development. (Jan 12, 2026). Introduced Jan 31, 2025. Stanford, Kauffman and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  49. Washington SB 5563 Concerning horse racing.

    By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (Jan 12, 2026). Introduced Jan 29, 2025. Fortunato, Warnick. Legislature's page.

    reported from committee

  50. Washington SB 5196 Concerning public inspection and copying of proprietary financial and security information submitted to or obtained by the gambling commission.

    By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (Jan 12, 2026). Introduced Jan 9, 2025. Conway, Holy and 1 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee

  51. Washington HB 1362 Creating a gambling treatment diversion court pilot program to be conducted by the administrative office of the courts.

    By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (Jan 12, 2026). Introduced Jan 17, 2025. Stearns, Mena and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    reported from committee

  52. Massachusetts HD 5506 The annual report of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (under Section 71 of Chapter 23K and Section 23 of Chapter 23N of the General Laws) submitting its summary of key findings and recommendations from the fiscal year 2025 research agenda

    Placed on file (Jan 12, 2026). Introduced Jan 12, 2026. Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Legislature's page.

    introduced

  53. Georgia HB 910 Georgia Lottery Game of Sports Betting Act; enact

    House Second Readers (Jan 12, 2026). Introduced Apr 2, 2025. Matt Hatchett. Legislature's page.

    A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to authorize and provide for the regulation and taxation of sports betting in this state; to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated …

    introduced sports bettingonline gamblinglotterypolicy and regulation

  54. Maine LD 1164 An Act To Create Economic Opportunity For The Wabanaki Nations Through Internet Gaming

    Became Law without Governor's Signature (Jan 11, 2026). Introduced Mar 20, 2025. Ambureen RANA, Aaron DANA and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    enacted industry and economics

  55. Missouri SB 1018 Authorizes a voluntary self-exclusion list for the purchase of firearms

    Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee (Jan 8, 2026). Introduced Dec 1, 2025. Patty Lewis. Legislature's page.

    SB 1018 - This act authorizes a person to waive such person's right to purchase a firearm by submitting a request to the Department of Public Safety. The Department shall verify a person's identity prior to accepting the voluntary waiver …

    in committee self-exclusion

  56. New York S 8627 Enacts the "gamblers unfairly abused by reward dynamics (GUARD) act"

    REFERRED TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING (Jan 7, 2026). Introduced Dec 19, 2025. Liz Krueger. Legislature's page.

    Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators from providing certain incentives to individuals for certain actions that tend to increase gambling activities.

    in committee sports bettingneuroscience and cognitionindustry and economics

  57. New York S 8238 Relates to self-exclusion provisions

    REFERRED TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING (Jan 7, 2026). Introduced May 27, 2025. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.. Legislature's page.

    Relates to self-exclusion provisions; provides for moneys forfeited by self-exclusion to be deposited in certain gaming commission accounts.

    passed one chamber self-exclusion

  58. New York S 8156 Relates to video lottery gaming facilities

    REFERRED TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING (Jan 7, 2026). Introduced May 15, 2025. Monica Martinez. Legislature's page.

    Relates to sports wagers placed in video lottery gaming facilities.

    in committee lottery

  59. New York S 5537 Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators and platforms from sending push notifications or text message notifications

    REFERRED TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING (Jan 7, 2026). Introduced Feb 24, 2025. Kristen Gonzalez, Cordell Cleare and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators and platforms from sending push notifications or text message notifications.

    in committee sports bettingindustry and economics

  60. New York S 2616 Relates to allowing season-long proposition bets and future award winners as authorized bets

    REFERRED TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING (Jan 7, 2026). Introduced Jan 21, 2025. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.. Legislature's page.

    Allows season-long proposition bets and future award winners as authorized bets; sets limitations for in-game and season-long proposition bets.

    in committee

  61. New York S 2614 Relates to interactive gaming

    REFERRED TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING (Jan 7, 2026). Introduced Jan 21, 2025. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.. Legislature's page.

    Authorizes interactive gaming and interactive lottery gaming in the state of New York.

    in committee lottery

  62. New York A 9343 Relates to prohibiting in-play sports wagers

    REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING (Jan 7, 2026). Introduced Dec 10, 2025. Linda Rosenthal, Carrie Woerner and 1 more. Legislature's page.

    Directs the state gaming commission to prohibit in-play sports wagers from bettors in this state.

    in committee

  63. New York A 8912 Requires gambling be taught in health education classes

    REFERRED TO EDUCATION (Jan 7, 2026). Introduced Jul 16, 2025. Phil Steck, John T. McDonald III and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    Requires gambling be taught in health education classes for elementary, junior and senior high school students.

    in committee youth and young adultsolder adults

  64. New York A 8724 Prohibits use of gift certificates, open loop gift certificates, and e-wallets for mobile sports wagering

    REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING (Jan 7, 2026). Introduced Jun 2, 2025. Phil Steck, John T. McDonald III and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators from enabling or otherwise permitting authorized sports bettors to deposit or withdraw funds to or from their account through gift certificates, open loop gift certificates, or e-wallets.

    in committee sports bettingindustry and economics

  65. New York A 7962 Establishes certain limits on sports betting for both mobile and casino sports betting

    REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING (Jan 7, 2026). Introduced Apr 16, 2025. Robert C. Carroll, Micah Lasher. Legislature's page.

    Establishes certain limits on sports betting for both mobile and casino sports betting to include advertisements and wager limits; prohibits the use of credit cards to make deposits on mobile sports betting.

    in committee sports bettingcasino and machinesadvertising and marketingfinancial harm

  66. New York A 7629 Increases distributions for problem gambling education and treatment purposes

    REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING (Jan 7, 2026). Introduced Apr 1, 2025. Phil Steck, John T. McDonald III and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    Increases distributions for problem gambling education and treatment purposes to $12 million.

    in committee treatment

  67. New York A 6073 Relates to wagers on certain horse racing events and authorizes agreements between a mobile sports wagering operator and an affiliate

    REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING (Jan 7, 2026). Introduced Feb 26, 2025. Carrie Woerner. Legislature's page.

    Prohibits wagers on a horse racing event unless such racing event is offered pursuant to a fixed odds sports wagering agreement; authorizes agreements between a mobile sports wagering operator and an affiliate to locate self-service sports betting kiosks upon the premises of the affiliate.

    in committee sports bettingadvertising and marketingindustry and economics

  68. New York A 6027 Relates to interactive gaming

    REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING (Jan 7, 2026). Introduced Feb 25, 2025. Carrie Woerner. Legislature's page.

    Authorizes interactive gaming and interactive lottery gaming in the state of New York.

    in committee lottery

  69. New York A 5904 Creates a racing fan advisory board, establishing an I Love NY Racing promotion and awarding the New York State Horse Racing Farm of the Year Award

    REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING (Jan 7, 2026). Introduced Feb 24, 2025. Carrie Woerner. Legislature's page.

    Relates to creating a racing fan advisory board to provide advice to the state racing and wagering board on issues related to horse racing and wagering; establishes an I Love NY Racing promotion and the New York State Horse Racing Farm of the Year Award.

    in committee advertising and marketing

  70. New York A 4279 Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators and platforms from sending push notifications or text message notifications

    ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.123 (Jan 7, 2026). Introduced Feb 3, 2025. Alex Bores, Angelo Santabarbara and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators and platforms from sending push notifications or text message notifications.

    in committee sports bettingindustry and economics

  71. New York A 3095 Relates to the investment of funds wagered on video lottery gaming for certain horse races; repealer

    REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS (Jan 7, 2026). Introduced Jan 23, 2025. Linda Rosenthal, Jo Anne Simon and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    Relates to the investment of funds wagered on video lottery gaming for certain horse races.

    in committee lottery

  72. New York A 2151 Establishes the problem gambling advisory council

    REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE (Jan 7, 2026). Introduced Jan 15, 2025. Linda Rosenthal, Albert A. Stirpe and 2 more. Legislature's page.

    Establishes the problem gambling advisory council.

    in committee

  73. New Hampshire HB 728 authorizing video lottery terminals at charity gaming facilities and repealing historic horse racing licensing.

    Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 80 (Jan 7, 2026). Introduced Jan 22, 2025. Fred Doucette. Legislature's page.

    failed or withdrawn

  74. Illinois HB 2724 FAMILY AMUSEMENT WAGERING ACT

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson (Jan 6, 2026). Introduced Feb 5, 2025. Edgar González, Jr., Daniel Didech and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    passed both chambers

  75. New Jersey A 6081 Allows courier services to sell instant lottery game tickets electronically; establishes self-exclusion list for State Lottery games.

    Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee (Jan 5, 2026). Introduced Nov 24, 2025. Moen, William F.. Legislature's page.

    in committee lotteryself-exclusion

  76. Massachusetts S 240 An Act establishing a standardized problem gambling disclaimer and helpline

    Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (Jan 5, 2026). Introduced Feb 27, 2025. Paul R. Feeney, Adam J. Scanlon and 1 more. Legislature's page.

    By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 240) of Paul R. Feeney and Adam J. Scanlon for legislation to establish a standardized problem gambling disclaimer and helpline. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

    reported from committee prevention and harm reductionpolicy and regulation

December 202518

  1. Massachusetts SD 3492 Summary of Key Findings and Recommendations from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission FY25 Research Agenda

    Placed on file (Dec 22, 2025). Introduced Dec 22, 2025. Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Legislature's page.

    Report of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (pursuant to Section 20 of Chapter 23N of the General Laws and Section 71 of Chapter 23K of the General Laws) submitting its summary of key findings and recommendations from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission FY25 research agenda

    introduced

  2. Massachusetts S 298 An Act to allow peer-to-peer cardrooms

    Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2885 (Dec 18, 2025). Introduced Feb 27, 2025. Paul R. Feeney. Legislature's page.

    By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 298) of Paul R …

    in committee policy and regulationindustry and economics

  3. Massachusetts H 2416 An Act relative to gambling addiction

    Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (Dec 11, 2025). Introduced Feb 27, 2025. Carole A. Fiola, John F. Keenan. Legislature's page.

    By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2416) of Carole A. Fiola for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to make an investigation and study on problem gambling. Public Health.

    reported from committee policy and regulation

  4. Massachusetts S 241 An Act relative to problem gambling and the public health trust fund

    Accompanied a study order, see S2810 (Dec 8, 2025). Introduced Feb 27, 2025. Paul R. Feeney, Adam J. Scanlon. Legislature's page.

    By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 241) of Paul R. Feeney and Adam J. Scanlon for legislation relative to problem gambling and the public health trust fund. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

    in committee prevention and harm reductionpolicy and regulation

  5. Hawaii SB 893 RELATING TO THE ECONOMY.

    Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. (Dec 8, 2025). Introduced Jan 17, 2025. KANUHA. Legislature's page.

    Grants twenty-year licenses for casinos in the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District and Hawaii Convention Center. Establishes the Hawaii Gaming Control Commission. Imposes fifteen per cent wagering tax on gross receipts. Establishes the State Gaming Fund and Compulsive Gambler Program. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

    reported from committee was passed one chambercasino and machines

  6. Hawaii SB 653 RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.

    Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. (Dec 8, 2025). Introduced Jan 17, 2025. FEVELLA, AQUINO and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    Requires the court to impose a mandatory fine per violation for nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses. Allows citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits against places used for illegal gambling the same rights and protections as those afforded to victims and witnesses in criminal proceedings.

    in committee

  7. Hawaii SB 373 RELATING TO ONLINE FANTASY SPORTS.

    Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. (Dec 8, 2025). Introduced Jan 14, 2025. MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA and 1 more. Legislature's page.

    Establishes an online fantasy sports contests registration and monitoring program under the Department of the Attorney General. Imposes an online fantasy sports contests tax on the gross revenues of registrants …

    in committee sports bettingonline gamblingtreatmentpolicy and regulation

  8. Hawaii SB 203 RELATING TO CRIME.

    Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. (Dec 8, 2025). Introduced Jan 13, 2025. FEVELLA, CHANG. Legislature's page.

    Establishes a special intergovernmental task force to eradicate illegal gambling and drug activities and to establish community safe zones across the State. Requires a report to the Legislature.

    in committee policy and regulationcomorbidity and mental health

  9. Hawaii SB 1572 RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.

    Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. (Dec 8, 2025). Introduced Jan 22, 2025. DECOITE, Kim. Legislature's page.

    Establishes the Hawaii State Sports Wagering Commission within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators. Establishes penalties for violations. Specifies that sports wagering shall not be considered games of chance or gambling …

    in committee sports bettingprevention and harm reductionpolicy and regulationindustry and economics

  10. Hawaii SB 1569 RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.

    Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. (Dec 8, 2025). Introduced Jan 22, 2025. DECOITE, FEVELLA and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Specifies that sports wagering shall not be considered games of chance or gambling …

    reported from committee was passed one chambersports bettingtreatmentprevention and harm reductionindustry and economics

  11. Hawaii SB 1531 RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.

    Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. (Dec 8, 2025). Introduced Jan 22, 2025. DECORTE, CHANG and 3 more. Legislature's page.

    Offers rights and protections to citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits related to illegal gambling. Imposes a mandatory fine of $5,000 for violating nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses.

    in committee

  12. Hawaii SB 1517 RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.

    Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. (Dec 8, 2025). Introduced Jan 22, 2025. KOUCHI. Legislature's page.

    Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease public lands for recreational-residential use by public lottery and restrict participation in the public lottery to residents of the county in which the leased land is located …

    passed one chamber lottery

  13. Hawaii SB 1507 RELATING TO GAMING.

    Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. (Dec 8, 2025). Introduced Jan 22, 2025. KOUCHI. Legislature's page.

    Establishes the Hawaii Lottery and Gaming Corporation for the purpose of conducting and regulating wagering and gaming in the State. Establishes the Lottery and Gaming Special Fund and allocates certain percentages of the fund to various community betterment purposes.

    in committee lottery

  14. Hawaii HB 669 RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.

    Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. (Dec 8, 2025). Introduced Jan 17, 2025. KILA, HOLT and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    Requires the court to impose a mandatory fine per violation for nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses. Allows citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits against places used for illegal gambling the same rights and protections as those afforded to victims and witnesses in criminal proceedings.

    in committee

  15. Hawaii HB 1466 RELATING TO SOCIAL GAMING.

    Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. (Dec 8, 2025). Introduced Jan 23, 2025. AMATO. Legislature's page.

    Authorizes a 10-year renewable license for a social gaming facility in a special district designated for tourism. Allows admission and participation for adults. Non-residents shall be required to apply for guest membership …

    in committee casino and machinespolicy and regulationindustry and economics

  16. Hawaii HB 1434 RELATING TO GAMING.

    Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. (Dec 8, 2025). Introduced Jan 23, 2025. NAKAMURA. Legislature's page.

    Establishes the Hawaii Lottery and Gaming Corporation for the purpose of conducting and regulating wagering and gaming in the State. Establishes the Lottery and Gaming Special Fund and allocates certain percentages of the fund to various community betterment purposes.

    in committee lottery

  17. Hawaii HB 1219 RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.

    Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. (Dec 8, 2025). Introduced Jan 22, 2025. MURAOKA. Legislature's page.

    Offers rights and protections to citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits related to illegal gambling. Imposes a mandatory fine of $5,000 for violating nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses.

    in committee

  18. New York S 5935 Prohibits online sweepstakes games and revenue from illegal markets

    SIGNED CHAP.605 (Dec 5, 2025). Introduced Mar 4, 2025. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.. Legislature's page.

    Prohibits online sweepstakes games and revenue from illegal markets; sets penalties; provides for enforcement of provisions.

    enacted policy and regulationindustry and economics

November 20254

  1. Pennsylvania HB 923 An Act amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in pharmaceutical assistance for the elderly, further providing for determination of eligibility.

    Act No. 49 of 2025 (Nov 24, 2025). Introduced Mar 14, 2025. Nikki Rivera, Shelby Labs and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    enacted

  2. New Jersey A 5971 Prohibits sports wagering licensees from offering micro bets; establishes penalties.

    Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee (Nov 13, 2025). Introduced Nov 13, 2025. Hutchison, Dan, Miller, Cody D. and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    in committee sports bettingpolicy and regulation

  3. Pennsylvania SB 731 An Act amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in pharmaceutical assistance for the elderly, providing for short title of chapter and further providing for determination of eligibility and for the Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly Needs Enhancement Tier ; and making an editorial change.

    Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations (Nov 12, 2025). Introduced May 5, 2025. Frank Farry, Maria Collett and 4 more. Legislature's page.

    passed both chambers older adults

  4. New Hampshire SB 83 establishing an elderly, disabled, blind, and deaf property tax exemption reimbursement fund, authorizing video lottery terminals, renaming the lottery commission, and creating a voluntary statewide self-exclusion database.

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-3010h (NT) 11/04/2025 (Vote 17-0; CC) (Nov 4, 2025). Introduced Jan 22, 2025. Kevin A. Avard, Michael I Moffett and 3 more. Legislature's page.

    passed one chamber lotterycasino and machinesself-exclusionpolicy and regulation

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