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Japanese government considering casino tax propositions

December 2, 2019

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In Japan and the government of Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, is reportedly considering a draft proposal that would excuse non-resident foreign players from having to pay tax on any cash prizes they may win in the...

Latvia to increase land-based slot and gaming table tax rates

Adam Morgan

November 18, 2019

Latvia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Taxation

The parliament for the small Baltic nation of Latvia has reportedly approved a new budget for next year that is to increase the amount of tax operators will be required to pay for every land-based slot and gami...

Seneca Nation of Indians loses New York revenue-sharing dispute

Adam Morgan

November 13, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Taxation, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New York

In New York and a federal judge has reportedly ruled against the Seneca Nation of Indians in ordering the casino-operating tribe to hand over some $225 million in withheld revenue-sharing payments. According...

Poarch Band of Creek Indians inaugurates Winning for Alabama campaign

Adam Morgan

November 13, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Casino News, Alabama, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Lottery, Taxation

In Alabama and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians has announced the launch of a comprehensive public information campaign that is designed to raise awareness about the numerous financial benefits its three casino...

New study highlights the economic importance of California cardrooms

Adam Morgan

November 11, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, California, Economy/Finance, Poker, Taxation

The California Gaming Association has published the results of a specially-commissioned study showing that the state’s cardrooms are responsible for some 32,425 direct and indirect jobs that annually pay out ap...

Indiana casino referendum passed by Vigo County voters

Adam Morgan

November 7, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Licenses, Taxation, Indiana

In Indiana and Tuesday reportedly saw voters in Vigo County pass an official local referendum that could see their area become home to the Midwestern state’s newest inland casino. According to a Tuesday repo...

Michigan lawmakers pass sportsbetting and online gambling measures

Adam Morgan

November 1, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Taxation, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Fantasy Sports, Taxes, Michigan

The Michigan House of Representatives reportedly passed a series of measures on Wednesday that could eventually lead to the state becoming the latest to legalize a full range of sportsbetting, fantasy sports an...

Oklahoma’s casino-operating tribes begin gaming compact talks

Adam Morgan

October 30, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Taxation, Oklahoma

Oklahoma Attorney General, Mike Hunter, reportedly began meeting with representatives from some of the state’s 35 casino-operating tribes on Monday in hopes of being able to find a solution to the dispute conce...

Oklahoma’s casino-operating tribes set to hold discussions with state officials

Adam Morgan

October 21, 2019

Tribal Gaming, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Taxation, Oklahoma

Representatives from the 35 casino-operating tribes in Oklahoma are reportedly set to meet with senior state officials in an attempt to find a way through the dispute concerning attempts to increase the tax rat...

September success for New Jersey’s sportsbetting market

Adam Morgan

October 16, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Taxation, Taxes, New Jersey

Online and land-based sportsbooks in New Jersey saw their aggregated handle for September increase by 142% year-on-year to hit $445.6 million while the sector’s comparable combined revenues for the 30-day perio...

Tasmania planning to introduce 15% point-of-consumption gaming tax

Adam Morgan

October 11, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Horse Racing, Online Gambling News, Taxation, Sports betting, Taxes

In Australia and the small southern state of Tasmania is reportedly set to introduce a 15% point-of-consumption tax on all net gaming revenues in hopes of bringing in about $3.4 million every year to help run a...

Tax avoidance allegations lead to shuttering of Philippines iGaming operator

Adam Morgan

September 26, 2019

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The government of the Philippines has reportedly shut down one of the nation’s largest offshore-facing online gambling operators over allegations that the firm has been failing to pay the appropriate amount of ...

Norfolk authorizes land deal for envisioned Virginia tribal casino

Adam Morgan

September 25, 2019

Virginia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Casino News, New Hotels, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Taxation, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

In Virginia and the city council for Norfolk has reportedly authorized an agreement that is set to give the federally-recognized Pamunkey Indian Tribe a five-year option on purchasing a 13.25-acre plot of downt...

Philippines getting tough on POGO license holders’ tax arrears

Adam Morgan

September 16, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Taxation, Online Gambling News, Licensing, Philippines

In the Philippines and the nation’s Finance Secretary has reportedly made good on an official pledge to crack down on all licensed online gambling operators found not to be paying the appropriate amount of tax....

Oklahoma secures outside help for tribal gaming compact renegotiations

Adam Morgan

September 16, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Taxation, Oklahoma

The Attorney General for Oklahoma has reportedly secured the services of a highly respected Michigan law firm as his office endeavors to renegotiate its gaming compacts with the state’s many casino-operating tr...

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Japanese government considering casino tax propositions

Latvia to increase land-based slot and gaming table tax rates

Poarch Band of Creek Indians inaugurates Winning for Alabama campaign

New study highlights the economic importance of California cardrooms

Indiana casino referendum passed by Vigo County voters

Michigan lawmakers pass sportsbetting and online gambling measures

Oklahoma’s casino-operating tribes begin gaming compact talks

Oklahoma’s casino-operating tribes set to hold discussions with state officials

September success for New Jersey’s sportsbetting market

Tasmania planning to introduce 15% point-of-consumption gaming tax

Tax avoidance allegations lead to shuttering of Philippines iGaming operator

Norfolk authorizes land deal for envisioned Virginia tribal casino

Philippines getting tough on POGO license holders’ tax arrears

Oklahoma secures outside help for tribal gaming compact renegotiations

Grand Traverse Band of Indians to Open Gaming Facility in Benzonia

UK Introduces £5 Online Slot Betting Cap and Statutory Levy to Tackle Gambling Addiction

Future of Macau’s Satellite Casinos Uncertain as Key Discussions Await New Government Leadership

VGCCC Strengthens Gambling Oversight in 2023–24 Annual Report

NCLGS Proposes Model iGaming Legislation with Sweeping Reforms and Sweepstakes Ban