Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a bill on Tuesday banning in-state greyhound racing and restricting bets on simulcasts of races elsewhere. The simulcast restriction will be phased in through 2028, rather than taking effect immediately.
The phased restriction affects operators offering bets on out-of-state and international greyhound races to Arkansas residents.
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It was reported that Illinois Governor Jay Robert Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2749 into law. The measure expands gambling education and strengthens prevention and treatment initiatives.
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein signed the state’s fiscal 2026 budget, which taxes prediction-market operators at 6% of net trading-fee revenue. The source names Kalshi and Polymarket as examples of affected companies and says the measure forms part of a wider gambling tax increase.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed SB 26-131 into law on 1 June, introducing restrictions on sports betting in the state. The law bans credit card gambling, limits operators to six player deposits per day and prohibits push notifications and gambling advertising targeted at minors; the measures take effect on 12 August. The Colorado Gaming Control Commission may impose fines of up to $25,000 or suspend or revoke licences for violations.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has signed legislation intended to prevent harms associated with addictive sports betting practices, reportedly on 3 June 2026. The available report does not detail the bill’s provisions or effective date.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed legislation banning online sweepstakes casino platforms in the state. The law combines Senate Bill 2136 and House Bill 1885 and expands enforcement powers under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act. Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti had issued cease-and-desist letters to operators in late 2025, and some left the state before enactment.