Casino
February 26, 2026
Virginia Lawmakers Advance Fairfax Casino Plan with Significant Amendments
Efforts to establish a casino in Northern Virginia remain active even as lawmakers add new requirements that could delay construction and increase costs. On Tuesday, the Virginia House General Laws Committee voted 12–7 to advance Senate Bill 756 to the Appropriations Committee. The proposal would allow Fairfax County to host casino gaming, marking a significant […]
Industry
February 24, 2026
New York Bill Aims to Boost Transparency and Responsible Gambling
A new bill in New York could change how sports bettors keep tabs on their own habits by giving them access to their complete betting history. Assembly Bill A10329, introduced by Rebecca Kassay, would require all licensed mobile sportsbooks in New York to provide detailed monthly reports. Operators would have to send push notifications directly […]
Industry
February 23, 2026
UK Considers Ban on Unlicensed Gambling Sponsorships in Sports
The British government has unveiled proposals to consult on a possible ban on sports sponsorships by unlicensed gambling operators, as part of a broader crackdown on the black market. UK Regulators Propose Ban on Unlicensed Gambling Sponsorships Under the proposed measures, unlicensed operators could be prohibited from sponsoring UK sports teams, including Premier League clubs. […]
Industry
February 20, 2026
Wisconsin Lawmakers Advance Tribal-Led Online Sports Betting Plan
Momentum is building in Wisconsin around a proposal that could reshape the state’s sports betting landscape. The State Assembly has passed Assembly Bill 601, which would allow residents to place bets online or through mobile devices, provided those wagers are processed through servers located on tribal land. While the bill will advance to the Senate, […]
Industry
February 20, 2026
Rep. Dina Titus Makes New Push to Restore Full Gambling Loss Deductions
Long-running efforts to roll back a controversial section of last year’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” are at a critical point as Nevada Rep. Dina Titus has taken an unusual procedural route to revive her stalled legislation. She aims to restore full deductions for gambling losses and enjoys broad support from players and industry representatives. Titus […]
Industry
February 19, 2026
Maine Lawmakers Move to Ban Dual-Currency Sweepstakes
Lawmakers in Maine are targeting sweepstakes with a new proposal that could ban dual-currency sweepstakes casinos by classifying their fundamental business model as illegal gambling under state regulations. Legislative Document 2007 (LD 2007) targets platforms that offer casino-style games using two forms of virtual currency, one that players receive for free and another that can […]
Industry
February 19, 2026
Missouri Bill to Regulate Gray-Market Slot Machines Narrowly Passes House
On Wednesday, the Missouri House narrowly passed a bill by just one vote that would establish a state-operated video lottery system and phase out unregulated “gray market” slot machines. Missouri House Passes Bill by One Vote Under the proposal, the Missouri Lottery would be authorized to license and oversee video lottery terminals (VLTs) placed in […]
Industry
February 16, 2026
Malaysia Readies New Legislation to Crack Down on Illegal Gaming
Malaysia authorities have had enough of illegal gambling and are preparing new legislative measures to crack down on the activity. While nothing is set in stone yet, officials hope to address the issue and shield the local youth from harm. Malaysian Lawmakers Consider New Legislation to Stop Illicit Gaming Malaysia officials are mulling over a […]
Industry
February 11, 2026
Illinois Considers Reversing Its New Betting Tax Amid a Decline in Bets
Illinois lawmakers have submitted a measure that could overturn the recent introduction of a new tax regime after the changes led to a significant decrease in wagers. Figures from the past few months suggest that the operators might have been right about the adverse effects. Operators Were Wary of the Changes from the Start In […]
Industry
February 10, 2026
Estonian Lawmakers Promise Swift Fix to Online Gambling Tax Loophole
The Estonian parliament is scrambling to quickly fix an unintended loophole in the country’s gambling tax law. Lawmakers discovered that a recent revision accidentally allowed online casinos to avoid paying taxes in 2026. Estonia’s parliament, the Riigikogu, plans to pass an emergency targeted amendment that fixes the issue by restoring gambling taxes on remote casino […]
