Taxation

Casinos In Nebraska Generated Just Over $89m In Income In 2023

Nebraska's first entire year of casino gambling was a triumph in terms of profits collected. Income collected from Lincoln’s WarHorse Casino: When it comes to the details of the income collected, Nebraska...

New York Governor Introduces $233 Billion Budget to Exclude Online Casino Proposals

After a bill proposal to legalize online casinos was filed in the New York Senate with an aim to boost the US-largest online market, Gov. Kathy Hochul reportedly released the 2024 Executive Budget to exclude on...

PAGCOR Boosts Its Share of Income To National Government, But Lags Behind Pre-Pandemic Levels

It was recently reported that the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) increased its handout to the country in the first 11 months of 2023, but it still fell short of pre-pandemic numbers. Boost: ...

Six Major Sports Teams Campaign to Launch Ballot on Sports Betting Legalization in Missouri

After two sports betting bills passed the Missouri House and died in the Senate in 2022 and, respectively, 2023 to mark repeated attempts to legalize sports betting in the state, a coalition of six major sports...

Sen. Addabbo Files Bill To Further Boost Internet Gaming Operations in New York

Since the January 2022 launch of the legal internet sports betting, the state of New York has grown into the largest online gambling market in the United States. The regulations prescribing the online casino se...

Genting Singapore To Potentially Bid for Thai IR and Casino License, Maybank Says

Genting Singapore, owner of the famous Resorts World Sentosa, would likely bid for an integrated resort and casino license in the Kingdom of Thailand. However, for that to happen, the government of Thailand mus...

Italian Government Validates “Reorganisation Decree” for Online Gambling

It was recently reported that Italy will implement a comprehensive reform of the country's online gambling laws during this year, as the government officially validated the "Reorganisation Decree" mandate requi...

Skill Games In Pennsylvania Declared Legal By Commonwealth Court

On November 30, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania officially confirmed the decision of the lower court that found "skill games" played for cash prizes to be lawful, marking a significant victory for the op...

Lawmaker Proposes Casino Development in Fairfax County in Virginia

After the post-pandemic decline in tax revenues in northern Virginia's s Fairfax County, some lawmakers consider options to recover this key economic driver of the state. Additionally incited by the proliferati...

Arizona Sports Betting Handle Hits $648 Million in October 2023

The state gaming, racing, and betting regulatory agency, Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG), has released sports betting figures (pdf) for October 2023. According to the regulator's report, sports betting handl...

Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies Validates Online Gambling And Sports Wagering Bill

It was recently revealed that Brazil will officially debut a federal marketplace for sports wagering. In addition, when launched, it will involve modalities for the official management of online casino games. ...

Former Indiana Lawmaker to Plead to Casino Scheme Conspiracy Charges

On 28 November 2023, former state Rep. Sean Eberhart is scheduled to plead to conspiracy charges at the federal courthouse in Indianapolis, as Indy Star reports. Eberhart, who was a General Assembly official fr...

Betting And Gaming Council Calls On UK Chancellor To Reconsider “Stealth Casino Tax”

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), the UK’s only wagering and gaming industry body, has called on the Chancellor to reconsider indirect tax on land-based casinos, the Autumn Statement confirmed. UK casino...

Star Entertainment Signs Binding Contract With NSW Government On Casino Duty Rates

Star Entertainment Group, an Australian-based gambling and entertainment company, revealed on November 21st filling that it has officially entered into a binding contract with the New South Wales government on ...