Chicago task force recommends city add 50-cent tax on online bets
Chicago legislators' efforts to implement a local tax on sports betting in the city are gaining momentum.The Chicago Financial Future Task Force published its...
Lawmaker files bill to legalize social wagering contests in Michigan
A Senator in Michigan proposed a piece of legislation that aims to change state gaming law regarding the legality of social wagering contests.Earlier this...
OBBBA provision allows workers to deduct taxes for casino chip tips
Casino workers in the U.S. are poised to benefit from a new policy regarding tips. A proposed policy by the Internal Revenue Service that...
Addabbo hoped NJ ban would move needle on NY sweeps ban signature
It's been more than three months since New York Sen. Joe Addabbo's proposed ban on online sweepstakes gaming was approved by the Empire State...
Mexico considers increasing tax rate on gaming to 50%
Casino and online sports betting operators in Mexico are facing a significant tax hike on wagering with the proposal of a new economic package...
California legislature passes sweepstakes ban, sends bill to Newsom’s desk
California's legislature unanimously passed a ban on online sweepstakes gaming on Friday, leaving the most populous U.S. state one step away from outlawing the...
Latest effort to repeal sportsbook handle tax notes prediction market threat
A pair of U.S. senators have reintroduced a bill that aims to repeal the longstanding federal excise tax on sportsbooks' handle.Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto...
Titus’ attempt to add FAIR BET Act to defense bill goes nowhere
The effort to push through a measure to restore the 100% gambling loss tax deduction as a fast-tracked amendment to the 2026 National Defense Authorization...
California Senate unanimously approves sweepstakes ban
California Assembly Bill 831 is headed back to the Assembly, but in a state much different than it left the chamber. The state Senate...
California Senate amends proposed sweepstakes ban again to clarify intentions
The California bill tackling online sweepstakes gambling has been amended for the second time in the Senate since it was completely overhauled to become...
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SBC Summit to examine what effective player protection looks like in practice
As expectations around player safety continue to evolve, operators face increasing pressure to detect signs of gambling-related harm earlier and implement more effective interventions....
SBC Summit Americas 2026: Big topics and lasting connections
SBC Summit Americas 2026 welcomed industry professionals from across North and Latin America last week, with discussions around prediction markets and a series of...
SBC Awards Americas 2026: BetMGM, FanDuel, Hard Rock, Sportradar win big
BetMGM, Kaizen Gaming, and Sportradar were the standout performers at the SBC Awards Americas 2026, each securing two awards at Wednesday night's ceremony at...
SBC Summit Americas 2026 live coverage: What happened on Day 1?
The 2026 edition of SBC Summit Americas is underway!Below, we'll bring you the biggest stories live from the floor at Broward County Convention Center...