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Illinois Pushes iGaming Bill Again, Facing Strong Resistance
Illinois will take another swing at iGaming during this legislative session, but the odds remain long. Key Facts: New Illinois iGaming legislation filed in both Senate and House Last year's attempt at iGaming had a 15% tax rate; the new bill takes that to 25% There are more than 45,000...
New York Sportsbooks Set a Record With $2.4 Billion in Total Handle
The NFL Playoffs and College Football Playoffs proved to be a boon to New York...
Ohio Governor DeWine Wants Tax Rate on Sportsbooks to Double
Faced with budgetary concerns, Governor Mike DeWine has called for a tax hike on sports...
Florida Targets Offshore Sportsbooks with Cease-and-Desist Orders
Florida has issued cease-and-desist letters to the largest offshore sportsbooks operating in the state Key...
TheLotter Warns Consumers in US of Fraudulent Ads on Ticket Selling
According to TheLotter, a series of troubling scams target lottery customers in the United States,...
Nevada Hits $15.6B Casino Revenue in 2024, Despite Challenges
Nevada laid down a Full House in its December revenue report, earning more than $1.46...
Macau Casino Revenue Declines Amid New Gaming Restrictions
Macau saw growth of 24% in 2024, but sharp declines in December and January mean...
Iowa Law Prohibits New Casinos in the State for the Next 5 Years
A new bill passed by the Iowa House of Representatives has dealt a major blow...
Indiana’s HB 1432: Online Casino Bill Clears First Hurdle
Indiana bill HB 1432 cleared its first hurdle in the Indiana Legislature in the start...
Sweepstakes Games May Soon Be Illegal in Mississippi if Bill Passes
Senate Bill 2510 would make it illegal to operate or participate in an online sweepstakes...
NH Rejects Sports Betting Age Hike, Focus Shifts to iGaming Bill
New Hampshire decided against raising its gaming age to twenty-one, but an iGaming bill is...
Bills Could Establish Online Casinos in Hawaii Regulated by State
State-regulated gaming is not available in Hawaii, but that could change in 2025 if a...
Bill Could Allow Residents to Buy Lottery Tickets with Debit Cards
The South Carolina legislature is advancing a bill to permit the use of debit cards...
Hard Rock Tampa Adds $65M in Upgrades: Fresh Buffet & More Slots
The already stunning Hard Rock Tampa just pulled back the curtain on an additional $65...