Sports betting

Brazil’s Betting Sector Sounds Alarm Over Potential Tax Increases

Johnny K.
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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...

LiveScore Bet’s Ads for Gambling Found in Under-18 Version of App

Vanja Mitic
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The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against LiveScore Betting & Gaming (Gibraltar) after two in-app ads for LiveScore Bet were displayed in the under-18 version of the Live...

Golden Odds Expands into Thailand with ThaiScore Acquisition, Launching AI Predictions

Vanja Mitic
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Golden Odds, a global leader in predictive intelligence for sports betting content, has officially expanded into Thailand by acquiring ThaiScore.com. Known locally for its football-focused platform offering rea...

Illinois Sports Betting Tax Hike Triggers Market Drop and Industry Outcry

Johnny K.
Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Taxation, Illinois, Taxes
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...

Illinois Budget Passes with Significant Sports Betting Tax Hike

Johnny K.
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In a late-night vote just minutes before the constitutional deadline, Illinois lawmakers passed a $55.2 billion state budget that introduces sweeping changes to the taxation of sports wagering. The new fiscal p...

Veikkaus Unveils New Sportsbook Platform With OpenBet Partnership

Vanja Mitic
Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Technology, Mobile gaming, Finland, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
Veikkaus, the state-run gambling operator in Finland, has launched its latest sports betting platform developed in collaboration with OpenBet. This move comes as part of the operator’s strategy to modernize its...

BetMGM Teams Up with Century Casinos for Missouri Sports Betting Launch

Johnny K.
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With Missouri’s legal sports betting market gearing up for its December 1 debut, BetMGM has officially secured entry into the state through a strategic alliance with Century Casinos, Inc. The collaboration give...

Louisiana House Passes Revised Bill to Raise Online Betting Tax

Vanja Mitic
Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, Licensed online casinos in USA, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Taxation, Taxes, Louisiana
Louisiana lawmakers have taken a significant step toward restructuring the state’s online sports betting tax framework with the House’s passage of an amended version of House Bill 639. The legislation, introduc...

Maryland Finalizes 20% Tax Rate for Online Sports Betting

Johnny K.
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Online sportsbook operators in Maryland are now facing a steeper tax bill after Governor Wes Moore officially enacted a law increasing the tax rate for mobile sports betting platforms. The change, which raises ...

Kalshi Taps Elon Musk’s xAI to Power AI-Driven Market Predictions

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Kalshi, the online prediction market known for enabling users to trade on real-world outcomes, is entering a strategic partnership with Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI. This collaboration aims ...