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Oct. 1, 2024
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Fight the Addictive Effects of Problem Gambling
Gov. Kathy Hochul
Aug. 17, 2023
Gov. Beshear: Sports Betting Three Weeks Away, Sept. 7 is Opening Day for In-Person Wagers
Gov. Andy Beshear
June 14, 2023
Action Taken by Governor Phil Scott on Legislation
Gov. Phil Scott
March 31, 2023
Gov. Beshear Signs Historic Legislation Legalizing Sports Betting
Gov. Andy Beshear
March 24, 2023
Governor Hobbs Announces New Director of Arizona Lottery
Gov. Katie Hobbs
March 9, 2023
Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Lottery's $1.25 Billion Contribution to Support Schools Across the State
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Jan. 13, 2023
Governor Hochul Announces Mobile Sports Wagering Generated $909 Million for New York State in First Year of Operation
Gov. Kathy Hochul
Aug. 18, 2022
Governor Laura Kelly Opens Sportsbooks for Wagering Beginning September 1
Gov. Laura Kelly
Aug. 4, 2022
Governor Walz, Lt. Governor Flanagan Announce Appointment to the Gambling Control Board
Gov. Tim Walz
July 25, 2022
Governor Newsom Responds to U.S. Department of Interior's Disapproval of Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compacts
Gov. Gavin Newsom
July 11, 2022
Governor Lamont Announces Opening of Evolution Gaming Studio in Connecticut
Gov. Ned Lamont
June 20, 2022
Governor Laura Kelly Ceremonially Signs Bill to Legalize Sports Betting in Kansas
Gov. Laura Kelly
June 17, 2022
Gov. Reynolds signs several bills into law
Gov. Kim Reynolds
June 13, 2022
Governor Newsom Concurs with U.S. Department of the Interior Decision, Signs Tribal Compact with Tejon Indian Tribe
Gov. Gavin Newsom
June 13, 2022
Governor Newsom Signs Legislation 6.13.22
Gov. Gavin Newsom
July 1, 2021
Governor Lamont Announces Provisional Licenses Issued for Daily Fantasy Sports
Gov. Ned Lamont
April 23, 2021
Governor Ron DeSantis Strikes Historic Gaming Compact with Seminole Tribe of Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis
March 18, 2021
Governor Lamont, Mohegan Tribe, and Mashantucket Pequot Tribe Reach Agreement on the Modernization of Gaming in Connecticut
Gov. Ned Lamont
March 9, 2021
Governor Ivey Releases Statement on Gaming Bill
Gov. Kay Ivey
March 2, 2021
Governor Lamont and Mohegan Tribe Reach Agreement on Future of Gaming in Connecticut
Gov. Ned Lamont
Nov. 2, 2020
Gov. Kemp: Georgia Lottery Posts Record Quarter for HOPE, Pre-K
Gov. Brian Kemp
Aug. 20, 2020
KTT and UKB tribal gaming compacts deemed approved by the Department of Interior
Gov. Kevin Stitt
July 2, 2020
State of Oklahoma, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians Sign New Gaming Compacts
Gov. Kevin Stitt
July 2, 2020
State of Oklahoma, Kialegee Sign New Gaming Compacts
Gov. Kevin Stitt
June 30, 2020
Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Lightfoot Celebrate Gaming Legislation Securing Funding for Rebuild Illinois Capital Program
Gov. JB Pritzker, ...
March 3, 2020
Statement From Governor Lamont's Office on Gaming
Gov. Ned Lamont
Jan. 23, 2020
Skiatook Journal - Opportunity continues to negotiate a win for all 4 million Oklahomans
Gov. Kevin Stitt
Aug. 7, 2019
Governor Lamont Statement on MGM Lawsuit
Gov. Ned Lamont
June 1, 2019
Gov. Pritzker Statement on House Passage of Sports Betting and Gaming Expansion
Gov. JB Pritzker
Dec. 18, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General - Internet Gambling
Gov. Ron DeSantis
June 24, 2015
Senators Introduce Restoration of America's Wire Act
Gov. Kelly Ayotte, ...
Sept. 30, 2014
Letter to Dr. Kathryn D. Sullivan, Administrator of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Ayotte Protests Regulations that Hurt New Hampshire's Recreational Fishermen
Gov. Kelly Ayotte
July 30, 2014
Letter to Eric Holder, Attorney General of the United States - Restore Wire Act
Gov. Kelly Ayotte, ...
July 13, 2010
Letter to Miko Denson
Gov. Tate Reeves, ...
July 13, 2010
Statewide Elected Officials, Jones County Leaders Join Governor Barbour in Opposing Slot Parlor
Delbert Hosemann, ...
Jan. 1, 2019
Issue Position: Expanded Gaming
Gov. Andy Beshear
Jan. 1, 2014
Issue Position: Casino Repeal
Gov. Maura Healey
Issue Position: Gambling
Gov. Kay Ivey
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Oct. 1, 2024
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Fight the Addictive Effects of Problem Gambling
Gov.Kathy Hochul
Aug. 17, 2023
Gov. Beshear: Sports Betting Three Weeks Away, Sept. 7 is Opening Day for In-Person Wagers
Gov.Andy Beshear
June 14, 2023
Action Taken by Governor Phil Scott on Legislation
Gov.Phil Scott
March 31, 2023
Gov. Beshear Signs Historic Legislation Legalizing Sports Betting
Gov.Andy Beshear
March 24, 2023
Governor Hobbs Announces New Director of Arizona Lottery
Gov.Katie Hobbs
March 9, 2023
Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Lottery's $1.25 Billion Contribution to Support Schools Across the State
Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
Jan. 13, 2023
Governor Hochul Announces Mobile Sports Wagering Generated $909 Million for New York State in First Year of Operation
Gov.Kathy Hochul
Aug. 18, 2022
Governor Laura Kelly Opens Sportsbooks for Wagering Beginning September 1
Gov.Laura Kelly
Aug. 4, 2022
Governor Walz, Lt. Governor Flanagan Announce Appointment to the Gambling Control Board
Gov.Tim Walz
July 25, 2022
Governor Newsom Responds to U.S. Department of Interior's Disapproval of Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compacts
Gov.Gavin Newsom
July 11, 2022
Governor Lamont Announces Opening of Evolution Gaming Studio in Connecticut
Gov.Ned Lamont
June 20, 2022
Governor Laura Kelly Ceremonially Signs Bill to Legalize Sports Betting in Kansas
Gov.Laura Kelly
June 17, 2022
Gov. Reynolds signs several bills into law
Gov.Kim Reynolds
June 13, 2022
Governor Newsom Concurs with U.S. Department of the Interior Decision, Signs Tribal Compact with Tejon Indian Tribe
Gov.Gavin Newsom
June 13, 2022
Governor Newsom Signs Legislation 6.13.22
Gov.Gavin Newsom
July 1, 2021
Governor Lamont Announces Provisional Licenses Issued for Daily Fantasy Sports
Gov.Ned Lamont
April 23, 2021
Governor Ron DeSantis Strikes Historic Gaming Compact with Seminole Tribe of Florida
Gov.Ron DeSantis
March 18, 2021
Governor Lamont, Mohegan Tribe, and Mashantucket Pequot Tribe Reach Agreement on the Modernization of Gaming in Connecticut
Gov.Ned Lamont
March 9, 2021
Governor Ivey Releases Statement on Gaming Bill
Gov.Kay Ivey
March 2, 2021
Governor Lamont and Mohegan Tribe Reach Agreement on Future of Gaming in Connecticut
Gov.Ned Lamont
Nov. 2, 2020
Gov. Kemp: Georgia Lottery Posts Record Quarter for HOPE, Pre-K
Gov.Brian Kemp
Aug. 20, 2020
KTT and UKB tribal gaming compacts deemed approved by the Department of Interior
Gov.Kevin Stitt
July 2, 2020
State of Oklahoma, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians Sign New Gaming Compacts
Gov.Kevin Stitt
July 2, 2020
State of Oklahoma, Kialegee Sign New Gaming Compacts
Gov.Kevin Stitt
June 30, 2020
Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Lightfoot Celebrate Gaming Legislation Securing Funding for Rebuild Illinois Capital Program
Gov.JB Pritzker, ...
March 3, 2020
Statement From Governor Lamont's Office on Gaming
Gov.Ned Lamont
Jan. 23, 2020
Skiatook Journal - Opportunity continues to negotiate a win for all 4 million Oklahomans
Gov.Kevin Stitt
Aug. 7, 2019
Governor Lamont Statement on MGM Lawsuit
Gov.Ned Lamont
June 1, 2019
Gov. Pritzker Statement on House Passage of Sports Betting and Gaming Expansion
Gov.JB Pritzker
Dec. 18, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General - Internet Gambling
Gov.Ron DeSantis
June 24, 2015
Senators Introduce Restoration of America's Wire Act
Gov.Kelly Ayotte, ...
Sept. 30, 2014
Letter to Dr. Kathryn D. Sullivan, Administrator of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Ayotte Protests Regulations that Hurt New Hampshire's Recreational Fishermen
Gov.Kelly Ayotte
July 30, 2014
Letter to Eric Holder, Attorney General of the United States - Restore Wire Act
Gov.Kelly Ayotte, ...
July 13, 2010
Letter to Miko Denson
Gov.Tate Reeves, ...
July 13, 2010
Statewide Elected Officials, Jones County Leaders Join Governor Barbour in Opposing Slot Parlor
Delbert Hosemann, ...
Jan. 1, 2019
Issue Position: Expanded Gaming
Gov.Andy Beshear
Jan. 1, 2014
Issue Position: Casino Repeal
Gov.Maura Healey
Issue Position: Gambling
Gov.Kay Ivey
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