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iDEA Weekly News Clips: February 5, 2026

February 5, 2026 iDEA

Legal Sports Report: Virginia Online Casino Bills On The Move In Both Chambers

Two mostly similar online casino bills have some momentum in committees but neither have faced a full chamber vote yet.


Gambling Insider: Mississippi House Passes Online Sports Betting Bill for Third Straight Year

Mississippi is one of the longest-running post-PASPA sports betting markets but has failed to legalize statewide mobile sports betting despite support from the House over the past two years.


New York State Gaming Commission: Letter to All Leagues Participating in NYS Sports Wagering

New York’s gambling regulator sent an open letter to sports leagues reminding them that they can lobby the commission for restrictions, limitations or exclusion of certain wagers.


Poker Industry PRO: Illinois Makes Another Push To Legalize Online Poker And Casinos In 2026

Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr. is again pushing an online casino bill in Illinois that would license the industry through land-based casinos.


Yellowhammer News: ‘Not sure the votes are there’: Ledbetter, Gudger temper expectations for Alabama gaming bill in 2026

Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger does not think the votes are there to pass a bill that would leave legalizing gambling in Alabama up to the residents.

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