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 […]
Legal
January 30, 2026
Colombia’s Top Court Freezes Online Gambling Tax Hike
The Constitutional Court of Colombia has stepped in to block a tax increase on online gambling, delivering a significant blow to President Gustavo Petro’s financial plans. The decision, reached by a 6-2 majority, provisionally suspends Legislative Decree 1390 of 2025, which envisioned a 19% value-added tax on online betting and gambling services. Rising Economic Pressures […]
Industry
January 28, 2026
Entain Withdraws Long-Standing Cheltenham Festival Sponsorships Due to Tax Hurdles
Britain’s recent gaming tax changes continue to rock the gambling sector, forcing companies to adapt in a variety of ways, including dropping some of their partnership agreements. One of the most recent developments saw Entain withdraw its Coral brand’s sponsorship of The Coral Cup, a part of the Cheltenham Festival. The Tax and Statutory Levy […]
Industry
January 26, 2026
Gambling Industry Sponsors Senators to Push a New Taxing Legislation
Reps. Susie Lee (D), Steven Horsford (D), Mark Amodei (R), and Diana Titus (D), all from Nevada, all rely on the gambling industry to fund their campaigns. The four Congress members are pushing for new legislation on taxing gambling losses, which is a policy the industry has talked about for years. Gambling Industry Supports Congress […]
Casino
January 26, 2026
Arkansas Casinos’ Tax Contributions Increased in 2025
2025 seems to have been a period of growth for Arkansas’s casino properties, as all three of them generated higher revenues than they did in the prior year. As a result, the state taxes generated by the casinos also increased. A Strong Year for Arkansas’ Casinos According to official data from the Arkansas Department of […]
Industry
January 22, 2026
Illinois’ New Betting Tax Leads to a Decrease in Bets
Illinois’ new tax regime seems to be having an adverse effect on the sports betting industry, in line with some analysts’ predictions. Recent figures suggest that the sports betting activity has been steadily declining due to the tax changes and the measures operators implemented to break even. Illinois Introduced a New Betting Tax A report […]
Industry
January 5, 2026
Brazil’s President Approves Law to Increase Taxes on Gambling Operators
Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has enacted a law raising taxes on betting companies operating in the South American country, increasing the rate from 12% to 15% by 2028. President Lula Approves New Tax Law Lula granted final approval to Complementary Law No. 224 last week, following mid-December approval of the original bill, […]
