Nevada’s Dina Titus filed a bill targeting prediction platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket that offer sports wagering. Passage looks unlikely given Republican control of the House and Trump administration support for these markets. Titus is simultaneously backing legislation to fix a new tax rule that … Read more
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs proposed a sports betting tax rate increase from 10% to 45% in the state’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2027. Hobbs believes the increase will generate an additional $150 million annually. The tax hike impacts AZ sportsbook operators handling over $75 … Read more
Nine Louisiana parishes that rejected sports betting in 2020 may vote again under House Bill 72. Parish governments must initiate and fund new elections, with each gaming type requiring simple majority approval. BATON ROUGE – Nine Louisiana parishes that rejected sports betting in 2020 may … Read more
Illinois Rep. Edgar González Jr. filed new legislation to legalize online casino betting with a 25% tax following last year’s unsuccessful attempt. Polymarket faces a court-ordered suspension in Nevada until February 11th after a judge ruled the platform appears to violate state gambling regulations. New … Read more
SJR 504 would enable South Dakota voters to determine whether statewide mobile sports betting partnered with Deadwood casinos should be authorized in November. The resolution allocates a majority of tax proceeds toward property tax reduction, following unsuccessful legislative attempts in previous years. DEADWOOD, S.D. – … Read more
The bill caps operator licenses at ten per year, charging $100,000 upfront while the state takes a fifth of net proceeds from wagers. Platforms need to let users lock themselves out, set deposit caps, and verify all bettors have reached the legal age of 21. … Read more
Virginia lawmakers propose lifting the ban on betting for in-state NCAA Division I college teams through House Bill 1527. The bill would impose a 50% tax on operator revenue from in-state college bets, more than triple the current 15% rate on other sports wagers. All … Read more
Coleman files a bill next week that puts sports betting and expanded gambling legalization directly before Alabama voters for approval. Alabama remains one of five states without a lottery while residents cross state lines to gamble elsewhere. MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Birmingham’s Democratic Senator Merika Coleman … Read more
Three track and field athletes got suspended for placing bets on their teammates at world competitions. World Athletics bans all athlete betting to keep sports fair, but the German athletes said they didn’t know about the rule. Studies show betting is common among pro athletes, … Read more
The WNBA’s first potential strike threatens the May 8 season start as contract talks stall over revenue disputes. Championship and season-long bets risk becoming void if games are canceled or delayed past early February. Players hold strong leverage with alternative income from international leagues and … Read more
After losing access to their previous helpline, NCPG introduced 1-800-MY-RESET as the organization’s new national number for gambling support. Dialing the new number links people to 24 dedicated centers across the country that provide no-cost, private assistance and connections to nearby treatment options. WASHINGTON – … Read more
December saw Ontario rake in a historic $425.4 million from online gambling, crushing the $400 million threshold for two straight months. Ontario’s gaming operators delivered $4 billion in 2025 revenue, blowing past last year’s total by 34%. Sportsbooks exploded in December with $99.1 million in … Read more