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Internet gambling would be moneymaker in Illinois, group says

States Come Up with Regulations to Protect Bettors From Cyber Threats

One of the biggest challenges facing the Governments today is the rapid evolving nature of the digital economy

It's the first time revenue figures have eclipsed the $5 billion mark, the PA Gaming Control Board said. Tax revenue from gaming topped $2 billion for the first time

Cuomo, lawmakers reach final deal on budget FacebookTwitterEmail This photo shows an exterior view of the New York state Capitol Monday, April 1, 2019, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink)Hans Pennink, FRE / AP ALBANY — A three-way deal has been reached between the Senate, Assembly and governor on how to spend $212 billion of public money for next year, the states top leaders said Tuesday evening. Its the largest budget of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomos 10-year tenure and its significantly larger t...

Robert Rita and Jonathan Carroll, Illinois state Representatives filed a bill to legalize online gaming. House Bill 3142, also knowN as the Internet Gaming Act will allow Illinois’ brick-and-mortar casinos to apply for internet gaming licenses. If they secure the licenses, the casinos will be able to operate up to three skins, or contract up to three internet management service providers and then offer online casino gaming to people of appropriate age to gamble. The internet gaming license f...

Updated 12/23/20, 3:35 p.m. Governor David Ige announced Wednesday afternoon that there will be a delay in state furloughs, that were set to begin on

State of Hawaii Lt. Governor Josh Green became the first elected official in the state to receive a COVID-19 vaccination on Tuesday. He received the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at Queens Medical Center. As an emergency room physician, Green is categorized as a healthcare worker in Phase 1a of the states distribution plan. He will receive the second vaccine dose in mid-January. "As a healthcare worker, it was my turn to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and I felt it was important to lead by exam...

State of Hawaii Updated 12/23/20, 11:56 a.m. Lt. Governor Josh Green became the first elected official in the state to receive a COVID-19 vaccination on Tuesday. He received the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at Queens Medical Center. As an emergency room physician, Green is categorized as a healthcare worker in Phase 1a of the states distribution plan. He will receive the second vaccine dose in mid-January. "As a healthcare worker, it was my turn to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and I felt it ...