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New bill aims to make online casinos legal in New York
Khizar Mundia
New York lawmakers have introduced a new bill that pushes for the state to officially legalize regulated online casinos, which could potentially bring gambling to the desktops and mobile devices of players across the region and introduce a fresh stream of tax revenue for the US state. Many players now prefer online casinos over physical ones because of their convenience, but many US states remain on the fence about legalizing …
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New York could ban live wagers as sports betting laws evolve
Olivia Richman
Some in the state of New York are pushing to ban live and in-play wagers on sportsbooks, a decision that has frustrated sports bettors and operators across the state as the sports betting landscape and related laws continue to change and evolve across US states. Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal introduced Assembly Bill A.9343, which aims to prohibit casinos and online sportsbooks from allowing live, in-play bets once a given game has …
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Virginia sports betting revenue shows money US states can make
Khizar Mundia
Virginia has set a new record for the tax revenue generated from sports betting, as the US state is quickly establishing itself as a model for states in the country to follow. The legality of gambling and sports betting varies across the United States from one state to the next. Even among those states that have legalized betting, there’s great variance in how operators and bettors are taxed. Virginia is …
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GGBET exits UK betting markets ahead of gambling tax increase
Khizar Mundia
Established betting operator GGBET is the latest company to leave markets in the United Kingdom behind, with industry analysts speculating that the exit may be linked to the UK’s upcoming gambling tax increase. The UK’s gambling sector has seen a massive shift with multiple operators shutting down their services in the country. The reason behind these closures was regulatory in nature, and the betting marketplace in the UK is continuing …
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Online sports betting booms in Tennessee as sweeps are restricted
Khizar Mundia
As some US states increase restrictions around sweeps gaming, Tennessee is the latest state to start shutting down sweeps, but the state’s online sports betting revenues show that online gambling with still lines is still going strong. Sweepstakes have long been a controversial gaming category, with operators claiming they’re social games while critics allege that sweeps aren’t much different than real-money gambling. Multiple US states, such as New Jersey and …
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Stake.us Alternatives for California Players
Simon Day
Following Governor Gavin Newsom’s assent to Assembly Bill 831, sweepstakes casinos such as Stake.us and McLuck are closing their doors to all players in California, signalling an end to online sweepstakes casino gaming in the Golden State. Starting January 1, 2026, Stake.us, McLuck, and other sweepstakes sites will block access to players in California to comply with the newly passed legislation. On September 8, 2025, the California State Senate passed …
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Sweepstakes Casinos no longer available to CA Players
Simon Day
For years, California players were allowed to play casino-style games at sweepstakes sites in place of traditional casinos. These sweepstakes casinos worked around the state’s strict online casino laws by using virtual currencies instead of real money. Unfortunately, California finally enacted a ban on all forms of sweepstakes gaming with the passage of AB 831. The bill made it clear, if a site looks, feels, and plays like gambling, it’s …
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Crown Coins Casino adds new slots despite US sweeps questions
Khizar Mundia
While sweeps are continuing to face new regulatory questions across many US states, their continued success has emboldened notable provider Crown Coins Casino to double down and further expand its slots offering. Sweepstakes casinos can operate across many jurisdictions where gambling is either legally prohibited or tightly regulated by offering a currency system that is both entertainment-based and has the potential to give real money. This mix of uses is …
Sweepstakes Casinos to close in California
Syed Mujtaba Naqvi
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From January 1st 2026, sweepstakes casinos will no longer be available to players in California. This follows the passing of Bill AB 831, which outlaws all sweepstakes casino sites using a dual currency system allowing real money prize redemptions. In this article, we’ve got a total breakdown of what this change means for you and your gaming. While sweepstakes casinos might be off the cards, there are social casino sites …
What to know about IRS changes to slot jackpot reporting for 2026
Olivia Richman
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The IRS recently raised the minimum threshold amount for reporting slot jackpot as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), and it will directly impact many betting winners across the US when they file their 2026 taxes. Starting on January 1, 2026, players in the United States won’t need to report slot jackpot winnings that are under $2,000. According to the IRS, the amount has been adjusted to …
Brazil advances bill bringing betting and gambling tax increase
Khizar Mundia
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Brazil’s Congress has approved a fiscal package that will reduce federal tax cuts, and betting and gambling operators will soon be affected by the new changes with increases in how they are taxed. Lawmakers in Brazil want to reduce the tax breaks that many financial sectors are enjoying in order to better increase the country’s revenues. The large fiscal package aimed towards this end comprises many industries, with betting and …
Are loot boxes really online gambling? Debate rages on
Olivia Richman
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The debate over whether loot boxes are considered online gambling or not has been a long one in the gaming industry, and it’s continuing today as more countries consider how to handle the practice. Free live service games, ranging from competitive titles like Counter-Strike to open-world role-playing games like Genshin Impact, often make loot boxes available for players to purchase or earn. These loot boxes contain cosmetics may not have …
Supreme Court in India sets hearing on online gambling ban
Khizar Mundia
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Regulators and operators in India have been battling back-and-forth over a nationwide ban on real-money online gambling, and a Supreme Court hearing slated to decide the fate of the related law is now set for the very near future. Physical gambling operators and Indian regulators want online casinos and betting to be prohibited in India, citing industry concerns for potential lost jobs because of digital competition as well as safety …
As sweepstakes gaming growth continues, 3 US states pull back
Khizar Mundia
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The United States is seeing a significant growth in sweepstakes casinos, but despite or in part informed by that, multiple US states are trying to ban or restrict sweeps. The legalization of online casinos is helping many states to increase spending potential through local tax revenues, bettering state economies and creating new opportunities for community development. Despite the financial benefits of online casinos spaces including sweeps, several US states are …
What new Valve policy means for gambling, skins betting in CS2
Fariha Bhatti
Esports Betting
Valve has formally barred Counter-Strike 2 teams from promoting or otherwise displaying materials relating to gambling and betting with in-game CS2 skins and cases during official tournament broadcasts. But what does that mean for the game’s esports scene, and will it affect other forms of betting? While CS2 has become closely tied to betting in 2025 and in prior years, largely owed to its case-opening system that essentially serves as …
Led by casino games, Ontario iGaming revenue hits new highs
Olivia Richman
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The Ontario iGaming market has continued to rapidly grow following regulatory allowances that have led to consumers placing over CA$9.25 billion online wagers in the month of October 2025 alone. This is the third consecutive month that has seen the Canadian province of Ontario reach a new monthly peak for online wagering revenues. In September, Ontario saw CA$8.55 billion. This puts Ontario on the same level, and sometimes above, the …
Could Georgia be the next US state with legal sports betting?
Khizar Mundia
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The path towards legal sports and online betting in Georgia may still be some ways off, but recent developments have given added real forward momentum that could see bettors playing legally in the US state sooner than expected. A Georgia Senate Study Committee has put forward a recommendation to speed up the process of legalizing sports betting for the benefit of the state in the wake of similar efforts producing …
North Carolina sees record growth after legalizing sports betting
Khizar Mundia
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North Carolina may not be the first US state to legalize sports betting, but its consistent growth and massive surge in tax revenues have certainly made it among the most impressive. The betting industry may once have been funneled predominantly through unofficial and unregulated channels, but the missed revenue and the dangers of grey market alternatives have pushed many states to change their stance on legalized gambling. More than 38 …
GG.BET brings new Bet Builder to esports betting, how it works
Fariha Bhatti
Esports Betting
The new Bet Builder from GG.BET is a truly revolutionary feature for bettors who enjoy high-risk and high-reward combos. The new feature has the potential to dramatically boost winning opportunities for those bettors most confident in their read of the game. Esports betting has progressed to the point that bettors can wager on everything from map winners to game round totals, giving newer bettors plenty of options to consider. Seasoned …
BitcoinVIP teams up with Steve Aoki for major casino rebrand
Fariha Bhatti
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Steve Aoki is now an official brand ambassador for BitcoinVIP, a fast-growing crypto gambling and casino platform with plans for exclusive rewards and perks for its players. World-renowned DJ Steve Aoki is no stranger to the crypto space, but this latest move takes him even deeper into it. BitcoinVIP has rolled out a full rebrand, revealing a cleaner and more modern interface across its platform. And it’s now following that …
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