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Chicago Reconsiders Video Gambling: Proposals Aim to Bring VGTs to Airports and Citywide
Chicago may finally embrace video gambling as aldermen propose legalizing VGTs at O’Hare, Midway, and citywide.
California Advances Bill to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos, Proposing Fines and Jail Time
California has been going back and forth on how to handle sweepstakes casinos, but things just got serious. This past Tuesday, Assembly Bill 831 got a green light from the Senate Public Safety Committee to specifically outlaw sweepstakes casinos. This means if it becomes law, operating those pseudo-casino games could land you in real trouble, so think […]
FAIR BET Act Stalls as Senate Republicans Pushe Back on Gambling Deduction Repeal
The FAIR BET Act and Senate Bill 2330 aim to restore the 100% gambling loss deduction that was removed from Donald Trump’s tax bill.
Maryland Casinos See Year-Over-Year Decrease in June Revenue
Maryland’s six casinos saw June 2025 revenue fall 1.4% year-over-year to $160.6 million, with MGM National Harbor and Live! leading the dip.
Gambling Tax Showdown: FAIR BET Act Challenges Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Over Loss Deduction
US Onlines Casinos Bring in $898.1 million in Revenue
New York City Council Backs Coney Island Casino Rezoning
8 Casino Giants Compete for Downstate New York Licenses as $4.4B Market Opens Up
New Jersey Reaches Compromise on Online Gambling Tax Increase
After some back-and-forth, New Jersey state lawmakers have agreed on a new tax rate for online casinos and sports betting. While it’s an increase, the good news for bettors is they landed on a figure lower than Gov. Phil Murphy’s initial proposal. The new rate will be 19.75% for both, a step up from the […]
New York Bill to Ban Online Sweepstakes Hits Governor’s Desk
New York may soon ban sweepstakes casinos, with steep fines and criminal charges on deck. One signature from Hochul could seal the deal.