iGaming Daily
iGaming Daily
SBC Media
Ep 735: Virginia iGaming Collapse and US State Gambling Shakeup
29 minutes Posted Mar 19, 2026 at 5:00 am.
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In today's episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Americas Senior Journalist Tom Nightingale as the duo discuss the collapse of Virginia’s online casino hopes, delays in Massachusetts, and the latest movement across key US gambling markets.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

  • Why Virginia’s iGaming bill failed despite support from both the House and Senate
  • The key disagreements and stakeholders that ultimately derailed the legislation
  • What gambling laws did pass in Virginia including updates on DFS and land based casinos
  • Why Massachusetts has delayed online casino plans until 2027 and what the ongoing study involves
  • The latest developments in Kentucky and Wyoming as momentum builds around new gambling bills

Host: Charlie Horner
Guest: Tom Nightingale
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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