Several states had been holding out hope for some sort of online gambling legislation this year. And while many states have been able to get legislation passed, others seem to be stuck in political and ideological fights that mean players have to wait. One of those states is Georgia.

Efforts to legalize web based sports betting there hit a major roadblock last week as the state legislature failed to advance a constitutional amendment before the deadline. This setback came despite strong support from professional sports teams, business groups, and even the governor. With the deadline passed, chances of passing any online gambling legislation this session are effectively dead. While lawmakers could theoretically revive the bills before adjournment, a more likely scenario is renewed consideration during the 2026 legislative cycle.

In Arkansas, a proposal to legalize online casino gaming was pulled for interim study last week. Lawmakers raised concerns about market competition, local tax implications, and the risks of problem gambling. The bill would have allowed the state’s three licensed casinos to offer online games like blackjack and roulette via their existing sports betting apps. Though presented to the House Judiciary Committee, it was never brought to a vote.

Meanwhile, in Wyoming, a push to legalize online casino gaming appears to have stalled. After lengthy discussions, the bill’s chances faded when a motion to move forward failed to receive a second, prompting the committee chair to declare it postponed indefinitely. The decision followed strong opposition from the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone tribes, who warned that online gambling could further erode revenues from their traditional gaming operations.