Maine Revisits Online Casino Bill That Could Expand Tribal Gaming Rights

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Maine legislators are once again evaluating a contentious bill that would significantly broaden the scope of online gambling in the state. Known as Legislative Document 1164 (LD 1164), the proposal aims to empo...

NY Attorney General Halts 26 Unlicensed Sweepstakes Casino Operations

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In a sweeping enforcement action, New York Attorney General Letitia James has brought operations at 26 illegal sweepstakes casinos to a halt, citing state gambling laws that prohibit online platforms from offer...

Hong Kong Eyes Legal Basketball Betting with 50% Tax on Net Profits

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Hong Kong is preparing to introduce legalized basketball betting, backed by overwhelming public support and a proposed 50 per cent tax on the operators’ net earnings. The initiative, currently under legislative...

ACMA Cracks Down on Four Betting Services Over BetStop Violations

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Australia’s media and communications regulator has taken decisive enforcement action against four betting companies after investigations revealed violations of self-exclusion rules under the national BetStop re...

Brazil’s Betting Sector Sounds Alarm Over Potential Tax Increases

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As Brazil's government considers tax reforms to offset potential fiscal shortfalls, leaders from the country’s licensed betting industry have issued a strong collective warning: raising taxes on regulated opera...

Michigan Cracks Down on Unlicensed Online Gambling Platforms

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In a firm move to protect consumers and uphold the legality of its online gaming market, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist orders to six digital gambling platforms that were f...

Illinois Sports Betting Tax Hike Triggers Market Drop and Industry Outcry

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The online sports betting industry took a significant hit this week after Illinois lawmakers unexpectedly approved a budget that includes a steep new tax on individual wagers, sending shockwaves through Wall St...