New York Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal introduced bill A.9343 to prohibit in-play wagering at mobile and retail sportsbooks across the state. The proposal would bar licensees from accepting bets after an event begins; the source gives no further legislative status or timetable.
If enacted, the bill would remove live betting markets from operators’ New York offerings without changing the underlying mobile licensing structure.
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Texas Republican lawmaker Charlie Geren has introduced a constitutional amendment that would let voters decide on casino gaming and sports betting on 2 November 2027, the proposal's media coverage reported. It would permit up to 10 casinos, require operator licences and cap taxes on casino and sports betting revenue at 15%; two-thirds of each legislative chamber must approve it before the vote can proceed.
Texans could decide whether to permit and regulate casino gaming and sports wagering under a constitutional amendment introduced by Charlie Geren, a Republican lawmaker from Fort Worth. The proposal schedules the public vote for 2 November 2027.
Illinois Representative Travis Weaver is seeking to repeal the state's recently introduced sports prediction market tax. The proposal would remove a 1.75%-to-3.5% transaction tax that Kalshi and the CFTC have challenged.
Mississippi Representative Casey Eure plans to introduce a bill to legalise online sports betting and direct its revenue to the state pension system. The proposal would allow each casino to partner with up to two online platforms and retain a fund intended to mitigate potential casino losses; Senate opposition remains a hurdle.
New York state senator Nathalia Fernandez introduced a bill proposing a ban on billboard advertisements for gambling and sports wagering services. The proposal covers fantasy sports, lotteries, certain sweepstakes and interactive gaming, and must pass the Senate Consumer Protection Committee before reaching the chamber floor. A separate bill introduced the same day would require gambling billboard adverts to be replaced by public-service announcements when their advertising contracts end.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced proposed gambling rules developed by the New York State Gaming Commission, which opened them for public consultation. The draft would bar licensees from using AI for personalised promotions or wager suggestions and includes possible biometric account checks; comments are open until 15 May 2026.