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San Antonio council member proposes citywide eight-liner ban

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San Antonio Councilwoman Teri Castillo filed a request on 4 September proposing a citywide ban on eight-liner operations, alongside stronger enforcement, more inspections and public reporting channels. The proposal now goes to the City Council’s Governance Committee, which will decide whether to advance it; no discussion date has been set.

A city ban could affect eight-liner operators and game rooms in San Antonio if the proposal advances.

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Washington, D.C. councilmember proposes iGaming legalisation and sweepstakes ban

Washington, D.C. Councilmember Wendell Felder introduced legislation to legalise online casino gaming and prohibit dual-currency sweepstakes games in the district. The proposal would set a 25% tax on gross iGaming revenue, a $2 million licence fee and a minimum player age of 21; the Office of Lottery and Gaming would oversee the market. It would also allow civil penalties of up to $100,000 per violation, according to the bill text.

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