Washington State legislators sent Senate Bill 6137 to Governor Bob Ferguson after passing legislation amending state betting rules. The bill defines sports wagering, restricts certain collegiate bets and specifies that wagers must be placed and accepted inside tribal gaming facilities.
Operators and tribes would need to follow the bill’s revised betting definitions and restrictions if it becomes law.
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Louisiana’s Senate Bill 325 is awaiting action by Governor Jeff Landry after the state House speaker signed it, according to the report. The bill would let the Louisiana Gaming Control Board exclude people who threaten athletes with harm over gambling, subject to notice and a hearing. Operators could face licence or permit suspension or revocation for a pattern of deliberately failing to enforce the exclusion list.
Oklahoma lawmakers approved Senate Bill 1589 and sent it to Governor Kevin Stitt for consideration after the House passed it 65–21; the Senate had approved it unanimously. The bill would cover online casino-style games and dual-currency systems, extend liability to supporting providers and classify violations as a Class C2 felony; it would take effect on 1 November 2026 if enacted.
Louisiana lawmakers sent House Bill 53 to Governor Jeff Landry after the House and Senate approved it, most recently on 27 April. The proposal would classify several gambling offences as racketeering, with penalties of up to $1 million and 50 years in prison; Landry must decide whether to sign or veto it.
Kentucky lawmakers passed HB 904 and sent it to Governor Andy Beshear, according to the report. The bill would raise the minimum age for sports betting to 21, establish an 18-year minimum for fantasy contests and expand regulatory authority over wagering and related activities. It also proposes new tax rates for fixed-odds horse-racing bets: 9.75% at licensed tracks and 14.25% online.
Maine lawmakers sent LD2080, a bill barring credit-card wagers in sports betting and internet gaming, to Governor Janet Mills for approval, according to the report. The proposal would also require identity, age and location checks, and refunds for wagers placed by people barred from gambling. The Gambling Control Unit would enforce the requirements if the bill becomes law.