Industry
April 2, 2025
Maine Online Gambling Expansion Endorsed by Tribal Leaders
Maine is one US state that introduced legal online sports betting early in November 2023. Since then, the activity’s popularity has been steadily growing and federally recognized Indian Tribes have joined forces with commercial operators to offer mobile betting across the state. Now, a new proposal, backed by Indian Tribes, proposes the legalization of online […]
Industry
April 1, 2025
Missouri Video Gambling Bill Faces Uncertainty as Debate Looms
A proposal to authorize video gambling machines under the Missouri Lottery moved quickly through the Missouri House, passing a key committee just 12 days after its introduction. However, momentum stalled at the next step, and it took another month before the House Rules-Legislative Committee decided to place it on the calendar for debate. Now, with […]
Industry
March 31, 2025
New Zealand Targets Illegal Gambling Influencers amid Regulatory Reforms
The New Zealand government has initiated an unprecedented crackdown on social media influencers marketing unregulated offshore online casinos, warning that offenders could face significant fines if they fail to remove illegal content. This initiative is part of a broader push to regulate New Zealand’s online gambling industry and make it illegal for offshore operators to […]
Industry
March 31, 2025
Thailand’s Casino Bill Set for Parliamentary Discussion by April 9
Thailand’s cabinet has approved the Entertainment Complex Bill, which is to be debated in parliament by next week, but it also faces lots of criticisms. Thai Cabinet Moves Casino Bill For Discussion in Parliament The Thai Parliament could discuss the Entertainment Complex Bill, which is aimed at legalizing casino resorts in the country, by April […]
Industry
March 28, 2025
Congress Reintroduces SLOT Act to Raise Slot Machine Tax Reporting Threshold
In a bid to modernize outdated tax regulations in the gaming sector, Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV) and Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Gaming Caucus, have reintroduced the Shifting Limits on Thresholds (SLOT) Act. This proposed legislation seeks to raise the reporting threshold for winnings on slot machines from $1,200 to $5,000 […]
Industry
March 28, 2025
New Hampshire Considers Legalizing Video Slots amid Tax Needs
New Hampshire is considering expanding its gaming sector with a new vertical amid financial needs. Officials believe that legalizing video slot machines would generate extra tax revenue that would help the government fill certain gaps. New Hampshire Considers Slots For reference, New Hampshire already allows historical horse racing machines, which are very similar to slots. […]
Industry
March 28, 2025
Italy Prepares to Overhaul Land-Based Gambling Regulations
A couple of years ago, Italy initiated its first major regulatory reform of the gambling sector in the last decade. Now, the Ministry of Finance (MEF) is reportedly facing pressure to continue negotiations over the overhaul of the laws regulating land-based gambling. The Changes Need to Strike the Right Balance The major reform started with […]
Industry
March 28, 2025
Supreme Court Declares HHR Law Unconstitutional in Louisiana
The racing industry in Louisiana sustained a significant hit after a Supreme Court decision recently recognized as unconstitutional a law that legalized historical horse racing (HHR) machines. The state’s Supreme Court deemed the legislation unconstitutional, considering it legalized the aforementioned gaming machines without prior approval from voters. Act 437 Declared Unconstitutional in Louisiana The decision […]
Industry
March 27, 2025
Oklahoma Senate Advances Sports Betting Bill, Setting Stage for Potential Legalization
Oklahoma moved closer to legalizing sports betting as the state Senate approved Senate Bill 585 on Tuesday. The proposed legislation, which allows retail and mobile sports betting to coexist, will now move to the House for further consideration. This bill marks the latest push to legalize sports wagering in the state, as any legislation must […]
Industry
March 25, 2025
Alaska Considers New Online Sports Wagering Legislation
Alaska is preparing to take a bold step toward legalizing online sports betting with House Bill 145 (HB 145). Sponsored by Rep. David Nelson, the proposed legislation seeks to establish a regulated framework for mobile sports wagering, providing the state with a fresh revenue stream, enhancing consumer protection measures, and cracking down on overseas black […]
