A bipartisan federal bill would prohibit greyhound racing across the United States, according to the report. The proposal could affect the two West Virginia casinos that still host races: Wheeling Island Hotel Casino and Racetrack and Mardi Gras Casino and Resort. The report identifies Representative Salud Carbajal as one of the bill’s proponents.
A federal ban could end greyhound racing at the two West Virginia casinos named in the report.
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Representatives Dan Goldman and Blake Moore introduced the Gambling Disorder Health Study Act on 3 June, proposing a multi-year federal study of gambling disorder and prevention and treatment approaches. The bill would direct 10% of federal excise tax revenue on state-authorised wagers to fund the work for up to three fiscal years, with annual reports to Congress from the Health and Human Services Secretary.
Senators Adam Schiff and John Curtis introduced a bill on 23 March that would bar CFTC-registered entities from listing event contracts resembling sports bets or casino games. A separate bipartisan proposal would prohibit federal officials and employees from using inside information to trade such contracts; Kalshi chief executive Tarek Mansour criticised the legislation, while DraftKings shares fell 12% during the week, according to the report.
The Nevada Gaming Commission upheld a $100,000 fine and 15-year racing-licence ban against trainer Ricardo Castillo Jr. after four horses tested positive for prohibited drugs following races during the 2024 Labor Day weekend. Castillo's lawyer argued that the penalties were excessive; commissioners upheld them, citing safety and betting integrity concerns.
Wyoming’s Select Committee on Gaming unanimously sponsored draft legislation to ban online sweepstakes games and make their operation a felony. The proposal seeks to clarify which state body handles complaints; representatives for Bally’s and VGW challenged aspects of the draft, while the Wyoming Gaming Commission said the current referral process creates a recurring cycle.
Pennsylvania lawmakers have issued matching memoranda proposing a framework to keep skill game machines operating. The outlet said businesses must remove the machines by 13 October 2026, but attributed the underlying ruling to Virginia’s Supreme Court.
Lawmakers in Pennsylvania have released two matching co-sponsorship memoranda, House Memo 49310 and Senate Memo 49312, proposing a regulatory framework to keep skill game machines in operation, according to the memoranda. The proposals come ahead of a removal deadline of 13 October 2026 for businesses hosting the machines.