Analytical coverage of the US online casino industry from a business perspective. Topics of interest include mergers and acquisitions, business-to-business deals, strategy, marketing, market entries and exits, and financial reporting.
The "One Big Beautiful Bill," is set to provide over $300 million in tax savings for casino giants like MGM and Caesars, while its controversial cap on gambling loss deductions sparks an outcry from professional gamblers.
Rep. Jason Smith, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, says the gambling tax deduction cap in Trump’s 2025 budget was a “bad decision” and pledges to reverse it.
Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners is acquiring Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), a prominent provider of testing and compliance services for the gaming industry, along with its affiliates, with the acquisition process expected to finalize by July 31, 2025.
Maine’s online casino bill, LD 1164, advances with tribal exclusivity. Here’s what it means for players, sweepstakes sites, and the state’s gambling future.
Massachusetts lawmakers are finally taking online casinos seriously. On June 23, they’ll debate bills to legalize iGaming, grant licenses, and set a 20% tax rate—just as pressure builds from neighboring states. Here’s what’s at stake and who’s pushing back.