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New York, Maryland and Illinois weigh possible online casino legalisation

Regulation

A report identifies New York, Maryland and Illinois as states considering online casino legalisation in 2026, while describing differing legislative and budget debates in each. It says Maryland could collect more than $900m annually once an online market is fully grown; no state approval is reported.

The proposals identify New York, Maryland and Illinois as prospective markets, but none is reported as having approved online casinos.

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Illinois lawmakers approve possible extension for Bally's temporary Chicago licence

Illinois lawmakers passed an omnibus revenue bill on 1 June that would allow the Illinois Gaming Board to extend Bally’s temporary Chicago casino licence. The bill awaits Governor JB Pritzker’s signature; its provisions allow up to 18 months’ extension, plus no more than two additional three-month extensions, while the report says the licence could run to 9 September 2027.

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