AGA CEO Bill Miller talks as he discussed taxes at G2E last week.

Gambling loss deductions and slot threshold got major play at G2E

Gaming industry leaders gathered at Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas last week and discussed important topics impacting key stakeholders around the world. Even...
DC Mayor Bowser as she wants to legalize poker and blackjack in the district.

DC Mayor makes another push to authorize poker and blackjack

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is making another attempt to legalize poker, blackjack and bingo in the district with the introduction of a piece...
Gambling tax deduction paper with empty wallet.

Gambling tax deduction paper projects $18B handle losses for sportsbooks

American Bettor’s Voice (ABV) responded to a One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) provision that could impact professional gamblers by how deductions for losses...
A person stepping over a barrier intended to limit their movement

New York lawmaker proposes banning sportsbooks from limiting sharps

A New York Assemblymember wants to tackle the issue of sportsbooks limiting bettors in the state legislature.Democrat Asm. Alex Bores filed A9125 on Sept....
A person presenting a patient with an insurance form

Addabbo adamant that insurance should cover gambling treatment costs

New York is the biggest sports betting market in the U.S. by a considerable margin. More than $16 billion in wagers have been placed...
Chicago sign as legislators in the city consider tax-related changes to sports betting.

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...
Social people interacting as Michigan considers a social wagering bill.

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...
Casino chips as the OBBBA has a provision on chip tips.

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...
New York State Senator Joe Addabbo

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...
A Mexico flag as the country weighs a tax increase on gambling.

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...

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SBC Summit Marketing track

Standing out in a crowded market: SBC Summit adds Marketing & CX Track to...

SBC Summit will explore how betting and gaming brands can cut through the noise with more distinctive, data-driven and effective marketing campaigns through its...
SBC Summit BettingStartups collaboration

SBC Summit strengthens startup focus with BettingStartups collaboration

SBC Summit has partnered with BettingStartups to strengthen its support for early-stage betting and gaming companies, with the collaboration spanning both the Startup Hub...
SBC Player Experience Academy

SBC Summit’s Player Experience Academy explores engagement and its limits

SBC Summit will put player experience under the microscope this September in Lisbon, as its Academy brings together the operators, product leaders, and regulators...
SBC Summit SBC Connect

SBC Summit 2026 rolls out structured networking, powered by SBC Connect

SBC Summit is giving delegates greater control over who they meet in Lisbon, with a new structured networking program, powered by SBC Connect, that...