Industry
May 19, 2025
Brazilian Senator Calls for Ban on Soccer Betting in the Country
During a Senate plenary session on Friday, Senator Eduardo Girão urged the implementation of a betting ban, citing concerns about the industry’s growing influence on Brazilian soccer. Brazilian Senator Advocates Betting Ban in Soccer According to the senator, Brazil’s launch of a regulated online betting sector has caused an increase in addiction. He called for […]
Industry
May 19, 2025
Missouri to Have Legal Sports Betting from December 1, 2025
The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) has announced on its website that the state’s sports wagering market will officially launch on December 1, 2025. Missouri Sets Date for Sports Betting Operations According to the commission, Missouri’s newly introduced sports wagering legislation will take effect on August 30. This creates an interim period during which applications for […]
Industry
May 12, 2025
New Hampshire Considers Legalizing Slot Machines to Boost Nonprofit Funding
New Hampshire is discussing whether the 14 charitable gaming casinos may soon gain legal approval to replace their historical horse racing (HHR) machines with traditional slot machines. State Officials Discuss Allowing Slots in New Hampshire New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte has proposed expanding gaming in the state to boost funding for the many nonprofits supported […]
Industry
May 5, 2025
Montana Sweepstakes in Peril as SB 555 Advances
As multiple US markets continue to fend off the controversial sweepstakes sector, Montana prepares to take decisive steps and ban the vertical. If it does, it will become the first state to actually do so, potentially sparking stronger pushback against social casinos. Montana Might Become the First State to End Sweeps Casinos SB 555 was […]
Industry
May 2, 2025
Sweepstakes Association Criticizes Amendment to NY’s SB 5935
The Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA), an industry body promoting a responsible sweepstakes sector and championing the rights of the sweepstakes industry, has issued another response to New York’s Senate Bill 5935. The organization insisted that the recent amendment to the measure wouldn’t solve the existing problems and is merely a “political patch.” The […]
Industry
April 30, 2025
Louisiana Lawmakers Consider Higher Online Betting Tax as HB 639 Advances
Lawmakers in Louisiana are looking to push the state’s online sports betting tax up. If approved, the measure would generate millions in additional tax money. The measure just passed the House Appropriations Committee with overwhelming support, bringing it closer to getting signed into law. Louisiana Seeks to Double Its Online Betting Tax House Bill 639, […]
Industry
April 24, 2025
Nebraska Pulls the Plug on Online Sports Betting Resolution
Nebraska legislators have voted against proceeding with a ballot measure that would have legalized mobile sports betting in the Cornhusker State. On Wednesday, State Sen. Eliot Bostar officially pulled Legislative Resolution 20CA, his proposed constitutional amendment, after it became clear the legislation didn’t have the votes to overcome a filibuster and move on to a […]
Industry
April 23, 2025
Sri Lanka Accepts Draft Bill to Regulate Gambling Sector
On April 21, Sri Lanka’s cabinet gave the green light to a draft bill aimed at creating a dedicated Gambling Regulation Authority, marking a step closer to creating a regulatory framework for the country’s gambling industry. Sri Lanka Is One Step Closer to Creating Governing Body Overseeing the Gambling Industry According to an official statement […]
Industry
April 23, 2025
Bill 1311 Plans to End Colorado Free Sports Wager Tax Break
House Bill 1311 (HB25-1311), introduced by State Sen. Dylan Roberts (D), recommends increasing revenue from operators by taxing the free wagers given out by sportsbooks. House Bill 1311 Aims to Boost Water Fund The idea is to bolster the state’s water fund by ending the tax deduction that sportsbook operators take from free bets offered […]
Industry
April 16, 2025
Hawaii’s Sports Betting Legislation Faces Unexpected Roadblock
Hawaii’s ongoing efforts to join the ranks of US states with legalized sports betting have hit a substantial obstacle despite earlier legislative momentum. House Bill 1308, the latest in a long series of attempts to legalize online sports wagering in the Aloha State, now finds itself in legislative limbo as the Hawaii House of Representatives […]
