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New Jersey iGaming Sector Faces Changes with New Tax Rates and Sweeps Ban
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New Jersey iGaming Sector Faces Changes with New Tax Rates and Sweeps Ban

In a sweeping overhaul of its online gambling laws, New Jersey has officially banned sweepstakes casinos while simultaneously approving a significant tax hike on iGaming and mobile sports betting operators. The legislative changes, passed with overwhelming support in both chambers, signal the state’s aggressive approach to tightening gambling regulation while securing a bigger slice of […]
NY Casino Licensing Delays: What’s Next for iGaming Legislation?
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NY Casino Licensing Delays: What’s Next for iGaming Legislation?

The selection process for three casino licenses in the New York downstate will now take place about a year later than originally scheduled, according to the recommendation committee. This delay that first come to light a few months ago could potentially influence the official start of a quite lucrative online gambling market in the Empire […]
Maryland House Passes iGaming Bill
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Maryland House Passes iGaming Bill

The Maryland casino industry is bracing for a major development as Representative Vanessa Atterbeary’s HB 1319, which seeks to establish a strictly regulated online gaming sector, has made it through the House and is now headed for the Senate. The state, known for its love of entertainment and excitement, took a significant leap towards embracing […]
California’s Online Sports Betting Initiative Still Facing Opposition
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California’s Online Sports Betting Initiative Still Facing Opposition

An effort to allow online and mobile sports betting in California has been met with considerable opposition from business leaders in the state. The initiative has acquired the requisite number of signatures to become the second sports betting-related proposition that will face a vote in November’s elections. Major online gambling companies such as DraftKings, BetMGM, […]
The Rule on Atlantic PILOT Bill to Come Within Weeks
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The Rule on Atlantic PILOT Bill to Come Within Weeks

State lawmakers passed a bill late last year, and Governor Phil Murphy signed it. The bill focused on changing how casinos pay property taxes. Atlantic County, which is home to Atlantic City and several casinos, had numerous issues with the bill. Therefore, they went to court. The revised PILOT (or payment-in-lieu-of-tax) law signed a few […]
Indiana’s Failure to Pass iGaming Bills One More Time
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Indiana’s Failure to Pass iGaming Bills One More Time

Indiana’s legislators have once again failed to pass iGaming bills. Unfortunately, these bills didn’t even make it in time for a vote. In 2021, Rep. Alan Morrison filed the Ione iGaming bill, which he filed again this year as HB 1337. In the same breath, Reps. Doug Gutwein and Ethan Manning brought forward HB 1356. […]
New Jersey’s DGE Hits Borgata Casino with Forfeiture Requests
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New Jersey’s DGE Hits Borgata Casino with Forfeiture Requests

Borgata Casino, located in Atlantic City, New Jersey, faces four sets of forfeiture requests by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). The requests were prompted by the casino’s lack of compliance with gambling laws. According to a report by the DGE, 431 individuals failed to produce enough identification documents needed to gamble at […]
New York Gaming Commission Selects Nine Mobile Betting Licensees
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New York Gaming Commission Selects Nine Mobile Betting Licensees

The New York State Gaming Commission has recently approved licenses for nine mobile betting licensees. That means that New York bettors are moving closer to having locally approved mobile betting brands to make their sports wagers. The move has been applauded by many since it reduces the amount of revenue lost to neighboring states and […]
California Judge Dismisses Lawsuit against Wynn Resorts Executives and Steve Wynn
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California Judge Dismisses Lawsuit against Wynn Resorts Executives and Steve Wynn

On 29th October, Judge Ronald Lew dismissed bribery charges brought against Steve Wynn and his executives. The case got filed by a former salon manager at the Wynn Las Vegas. Besides having no grounds in a California court, the judge claimed there weren’t enough facts to support the allegations made. He stated there were too […]
Legal Sports Betting in Massachusetts Hits a Snag
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Legal Sports Betting in Massachusetts Hits a Snag

There have been some very high hopes for sports betting in Massachusetts. Just three months ago, a lawmaker close to the matter made a statement that suggested that sportsbooks would be coming to the state. However, Senator Eric Lesser, the lawmaker in question has recently made a statement that may disappoint lots of bettors. According […]