Industry
April 16, 2026
EGBA Slams EU iGaming Levy Proposal as “Fundamentally Unworkable”
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) weighed in on a proposal to introduce a European Union-wide online gaming levy. While proponents identified this as an opportunity to create new EU budget revenue streams, the EGBA slammed the proposal as “fundamentally unworkable.” EU Eyes Unionwide iGaming Levy In its official release, the EGBA expressed significant […]
Industry
April 10, 2026
Connecticut Towns Push for Larger Share of Casino Revenue
An ongoing debate in Connecticut over casino revenues is gaining momentum as local officials press for a fairer share of gambling taxes. For years, municipalities have received only a small portion of tribal casino revenues despite earlier agreements that towns would be the primary beneficiaries. Advocates argue that state finances have improved enough to restore […]
Legal
March 24, 2026
Estonian Official Challenges Dismissal over Gambling Tax Error
A dispute over a costly legislative error in Riigikogu, the Estonian Parliament, may be heading to court. A longtime adviser is preparing to challenge her dismissal after an oversight in the country’s gambling tax law. The taxation error, which became known in January, resulted in no online casino taxes for 2026. As a result, the […]
Industry
March 23, 2026
South Dakota Seeks to Distribute Casino Tax Revenue for Public Works
South Dakota Republican Governor Larry Rhoden has signed Senate Bill 102, which changes how gambling tax revenue from Deadwood is distributed. The revision redirects a portion of funds from the state to the city of Deadwood – the only location in South Dakota, aside from tribal lands, where full casino-style gambling is permitted. Governor Signs […]
Industry
March 6, 2026
Internal Papers Reveal Doubts over UK Gambling Tax Hikes
Tensions are rising between the UK Treasury and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Recent reports revealed that DCMS officials had warned racing would see little benefit from a betting tax exemption introduced in last year’s budget. However, the Treasury ignored these claims, leaving the UK’s horse racing sector in an increasingly precarious […]
Industry
March 4, 2026
Atlantic County Executive Proposes Statewide Tax Shift
Atlantic County executive Dennis Levinson has called for changes to how certain gaming taxes are funded statewide. Levinson presented his 2026 budget address to the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners, arguing that it is unfair for Atlantic County taxpayers alone to absorb financial obligations associated with Atlantic City casinos when the industry’s benefits extend throughout […]
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 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 […]
Industry
February 10, 2026
Arizona Eyes Betting Tax Hike, But Only for the Top Dogs
Arizona is considering a betting tax hike, following a broader trend in America and beyond. Unlike many other markets, however, the state is eyeing an increased tax only for the largest sportsbooks. Arizona Considers a Tiered Tax Format Under Governor Katie Hobbs’s proposed budget for 2027, Arizona could introduce a tiered structure to betting taxes, […]
Industry
February 6, 2026
Rep. Dina Titus Faces Setback in Push to Restore Full Gambling Loss Tax Deduction
Nevada Rep. Dina Titus is pressing on with her campaign to undo a controversial federal tax change affecting gamblers, even after her latest effort encountered significant resistance. Republican House leaders blocked her attempt to attach an amendment restoring the full deduction for gambling losses to a sweeping federal funding bill. The Cap Remains Highly Contentious […]
