Gaming & Gambling: May 2024 Regulatory Report

Highlights of Recent Legislation

Casinos

• Louisiana: Amends gaming operations contract, extending provisions until June 30, 2025. [SB 277]
• Maryland: Alters disqualification criteria for video lottery employee licenses and theft definitions. [HB 1192]

Coin Operated Machines

• Georgia: Modifies administrative procedures and revenue division for amusement machines. [HB 353]

Dog/Horse Racing

• Connecticut: Regulates off-track betting and dog racing operations. [SB 132]
• Oklahoma: Updates procedures and appointments for the Horse Racing Commission. [HB 3693, HB 2965]
• Maryland: Supports and develops horse racing industry, including tax provisions and facility alterations. [HB 1524]
• Minnesota: Prohibits historical horse racing at licensed tracks. [SF 2219]
• New Hampshire: Establishes regulations for historic horse racing and charitable gaming. [SB 472, SB 363]

Lottery

• Delaware: Promotes capital investment in casinos by restructuring licensing fees. [SB 205]

Sports Wagering

• Colorado: Allocates excess sports betting tax revenue to water conservation projects. [HB 24-1436]
• Louisiana: Prohibits certain individuals from placing sports wagers. [SB 50]

University/College Athletes

• South Carolina: Revises compensation regulations for intercollegiate athletes' name, image, or likeness. [HB 4957]

Read the full report here!

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