Push for Legalized Gambling in Hawaii Fails – Again; Senate Bill 893 Dead Amid Overwhelming Opposition

In a recent legislative session, the Hawaii State Legislature took a firm stance by indefinitely deferring a bill aimed at legalizing casino gambling within the state. This decision puts a pause on Senate Bill 893, which proposed the introduction of regulated casinos into Hawaii’s new Aloha Stadium Entertainment District and at the Hawaii Convention Center, a move that stirred public and political controversy. […]