Gambling Regulation Modernization Act of 2016
Rationale
Liberalizing gambling laws modernizes regulation, boosts tourism revenue, and shifts illegal betting to safer, taxable platforms.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Gambling Regulation |
State-licensed casinos and lottery only
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Liberal gambling (online platforms, private casinos, sports betting all permitted)
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Gambling RegulationProposer
Party
The Reformist Alliance
The Reformist Alliance forges ahead with the power of free minds and open doors. Prosperity flows where liberty leads.
Core pillars
Thomas Miller
Activist · Age 32
Thomas Miller’s rise from student protest leader to rising star was fueled by his electrifying speeches, earning him a reputation as the party’s most magnetic young orator and a fiercely loyal backer of its leaders.
Timeline
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Draft17 August 2016
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Vote Open17 August 2016
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Vote Closed16 October 2016
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Became Law16 October 2016
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Statenhaus
PassedFor: 151 / 187 seats (80.7%)
Against: 35 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communist Movement | 16 | No | No reason given |
| Green Liberals | 71 | Yes | No reason given |
| Ludenholm Progressive People's Alliance | 19 | No | No reason given |
| The Reformist Alliance Proposer | 80 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 43 | Not voted |
Riksdag
PassedFor: 795 / 1077 seats (73.8%)
Against: 272 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 10
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communist Movement | 118 | No | No reason given |
| Green Liberals | 353 | Yes | No reason given |
| Ludenholm Progressive People's Alliance | 154 | No | No reason given |
| The Reformist Alliance Proposer | 442 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 13 | Not voted |
President
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reformist Alliance Proposer | 1 | Yes | No reason given |