Gaming Law &amp; Legislation

NBA

December 22, 2025 0

The NBA has informed its teams that it is evaluating a series of changes aimed at tightening injury reporting procedures,...

Sportsbooks Warn Chicago Tax Plan Could Halt Betting January 1

December 21, 2025 0

Chicago’s proposed 2026 budget has triggered a warning from major online sportsbooks that they may have to stop accepting wagers inside...

LiveScore Bet Plans Bulgaria Withdrawal Amid UK Tax Pressure

December 20, 2025 0

LiveScore Malta Limited has confirmed that its LiveScore Bet brand will withdraw from the Bulgarian market, with operations scheduled to...

Cebu City Approves Citywide Prohibition on Gambling Ads

December 19, 2025 0

Cebu City, Philippines, officials have approved a comprehensive ban on all forms of gambling advertisements, marking a significant tightening of...

Massachusetts Advances Rule on Sportsbook Betting Limits

December 19, 2025 0

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission took a significant regulatory step Thursday, December 18, by approving a proposal that would require licensed...

NCAA Pushes Back as Kalshi Moves Toward Transfer Portal Bets

NCAA

December 19, 2025 0

Kalshi’s decision to notify federal regulators that it intends to self-certify prediction markets tied to the NCAA transfer portal has...

Brazil Advances Bill Cutting Tax Breaks and Raising Betting Taxes

December 18, 2025 0

Brazil’s Congress has moved forward with a broad fiscal package that reduces federal tax benefits while increasing taxes on betting operators, fintechs,...

Japan Outlines 2027 Timeline for Next Casino IR Round

December 18, 2025 0

Japan’s national government has taken a formal step toward reopening competition for integrated resorts with casino gaming, publishing a draft...

Finnish Parliament Clears Path for Licensed Gambling Market

December 18, 2025 0

Finland’s parliament has approved sweeping changes to the country’s gambling legislation, formally ending the long-standing online monopoly held by state-owned...

IRS Confirms Higher Jackpot Reporting Threshold Starting 2026

December 18, 2025 0

The Internal Revenue Service has formally confirmed that casinos will begin reporting certain gambling winnings only once they reach $2,000,...

UK Regulator Orders £2m Settlement for Paddy Power Betfair

December 17, 2025 0

Paddy Power Betfair has agreed to a £2 million regulatory settlement following a UK Gambling Commission investigation that identified repeated social responsibility...

Crypto.com Scales Back Sports Event Contracts Across U.S. States