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May 23, 2025
Louisiana Online Sports Betting Tax Hike Gains Traction
A measure seeking to raise the online sports betting tax in Louisiana continues to gain traction and has just passed the House of Representatives. The bill comes as a part of a broader trend that has seen states seek higher taxes. Louisiana Eyes a Tax Hike for Online Sports Betting On May 20, the Louisiana […]
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May 22, 2025
Maryland Gov. Signs Mobile Betting Tax Hike into Law
Maryland has decided to increase its tax on mobile sports betting, in line with the broader trend. While some states have rejected tax hikes, Maryland joined those that didn’t, opting for a 20% tax on online sportsbooks. Maryland Increases Its Mobile Betting Tax Earlier this year, Gov. Wes Moore proposed raising Maryland’s tax on online […]
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May 21, 2025
US Senate Surprisingly Passes Bipartisan ‘No Tax on Tips’ Bill
In a rare moment of bipartisan unity, the US Senate has passed a bill exempting tips earned by service industry employees from federal income tax. The measure was initially proposed by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and later championed by Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV). Using a procedural maneuver known as unanimous consent, the Senate resoundingly approved […]
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May 20, 2025
Colorado Gov. Passes HB 1311, Ending Sportsbook Promo Deductions
Colorado’s House Bill 1311 has been signed into law, marking a key change to how sportsbooks are taxed. The bill will effectively eliminate tax deductions that sports betting operators previously enjoyed, minimizing their incentive to offer promotions. Colorado to End Sportsbook Promo Deductions in 2026 Previously, the Centennial State allowed sportsbooks to deduct the free […]
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May 6, 2025
India Supreme Court Oversees Debate on 28% Tax on Online Gaming
India’s Supreme Court sees clashes between the government and online gaming companies on the topic of whether skill-based games could “become” games of chance when bets are placed on them. Here’s What Advocates and Opponents of the 28% Tax Say If this becomes the case, then these games will have to be subject to the Goods […]
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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, […]
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April 29, 2025
PA Casinos Face Pressures from Skill Games and Heavy Taxes
Established in 2007, the Erie-based casino was a beacon of economic development, employing hundreds and bolstering local tourism. However, the rapid proliferation of unregulated skill games drew patrons away from the venue, eroding profits. Pennsylvania’s substantial gambling tax further eroded the casino’s profits, leaving it on the brink of bankruptcy. Mounting Pressures Could Become Unbearable […]
Business
April 23, 2025
Holland Casino in Peril Amid Increasing Gaming Taxes
Holland Casino, the Netherlands’ state-owned casino operator, has once again opposed the country’s plans to raise the gambling tax. Dutch lawmakers set out to gradually increase the gambling tax, despite the operator’s numerous warnings. Holland Casino Is Unhappy with the Rising Tax For context, the Netherlands decided to incrementally increase its gambling from 30.5% to […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
