Category: gambling laws
Kansas all set to impose ban on online casino gambling
05 April 2013
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Approval has been given by the Kansas State Senate on the modification in the current gambling statutes. If the modification will come in, it is going to ban online gambling inside Kansas.
Once banned, online gambling will be designated as a Class B nonperson crime, which is going to come with a possible penalty of USD 1,000. The guilty party might even be imprisoned for a duration of 6 months.
Inclusion of online casinos in Illinois bill raising concerns
24 March 2013
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Illinois has been in the midst of debate over gambling for long and now, it is expanding each day. Previously, arguments were made on the fact that whether it was right to have casinos at the Arlington Park or not. Now, there are concerns over whether of-age individuals would be allowed to take a shot at online gambling.
If online gambling gets a go ahead in Illinois, it will give scope to play craps and blackjack right on the smartphone. It will allow people to play their favorite games, whenever or wherever they want to.
Online gambling legalization: Federal Government might beat States to the finish
13 March 2013
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At a time, when several US states are in a race to get online gambling legalized there, federal government may soon take part to overtake them. It is believed that efforts are being made for getting a national bill passed very soon.
It is believed that before the spring is over, you are going to see a possible online gambling legislation get presented at the House.
Governor Pat Quinn vetoes Illinois online gambling bill
12 March 2013
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Last Monday, Pat Quinn, Governor of Illinois, vetoed the legislation, which could have bought casinos to the City of Chicago alongside Downstate and the southern suburbs. He said that the bill, which was sent to him in the early part of January, was bad for the people of the state.
This veto has killed all the chances of the Windy City getting a casino in its area. Again, it means that the lawmakers in the state would need to start from the scratch with another bill for gambling expansion.
Massachusetts looking to have online gambling legalized
04 March 2013
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Massachusetts lawmakers have come out with couple of internet gaming proposals. The proposals involve legalization of online lottery sales as well as other form of casino games online.
Sen. Bruce Tarr has proposed the Senate Bill #197, which calls for legalization of the internet casino games. The games, which would be avoided, are the ones resembling any form of slots. Again, games conflicting with the state lottery are also not going to be considered in the bill.