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New Jersey set a new annual gambling revenue record in 2025
Khizar Mundia
Gambling in New Jersey surged in 2025, with operators reaching new record milestones as the state set a new annual mark for betting and gambling revenue. New Jersey’s online betting and gambling industry revenues increased over 20% in October 2025 compared to the same month in 2024. This year-over-year increase in revenues was largely attributed to a spike in betting activities in the iGaming sector as online betting continues to …
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How Georgia could get legal sports betting without a vote
Olivia Richman
The US state of Georgia has been attempting to legalize online sports betting for some time now, and interested parties in the state may have found a way to do so without a public vote, potentially speeding up the process if the effort is successful. House Bill 910 aims to authorize online sports betting in Georgia under the Georgia Lottery’s oversight. The bill was first introduced in 2025 by Representative …
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When will online gambling expand in Alberta? What to know
Khizar Mundia
Alberta is one of the last major Canadian provinces without a regulated online gambling marketplace featuring private enterprises, but with things soon to change, here’s what to know about when online gambling will expand in the region. Most of the larger Canadian provinces have legalized and regulated gambling industries, with Alberta being an exception. A government-backed platform, PlayAlberta, was launched in 2020, but many players still preferr offshore and grey …
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DraftKings joins in on legal sweeps debate in Maine, here’s why
Khizar Mundia
Sports betting operator DraftKings has publicly announced its support for a potential law that would change the legal status casino-style sweeps operators in Maine, pitting it directly against operators seeking to maintain a social and sweepstakes presence in the US state. Maine is the latest US state to consider legislative action against sweepstakes operators, with some lawmakers claiming that the activity featured on such platforms is too similar to real-money …
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Virginia is attempting to make iGaming, online casinos legal in 2026
Olivia Richman
As some states across the United States see massive revenue from iGaming activity and taxes on online casinos, the state of Virginia is looking to get in on the action by potentially making online gambling legal. Del. Marcus Simon has introduced House Bill 161, which aims to authorize and regulate online gambling and gaming with oversight by the Virginia Lottery Board. This follows a similar but rocky path for such …
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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 …
GGBET exits UK betting markets ahead of gambling tax increase
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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 …
bet365 financials highlight the cost of expansion into US, beyond
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Like many other betting operators worldwide, bet365 has attempted to increase its revenue potential through the expansion of its betting activities into more US states as regulations there open up, but the platform’s revenues serve as a reminder that more players don’t always equate to immediate profits. Expanding into more US states is clearly a lucrative opportunity for betting operators, as these new markets have high revenue potential. The reasoning …
Illinois sports betting tax hike leads to more revenue, fewer wagers
Olivia Richman
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Sports betting revenue is growing in Illinois despite the state’s tax hike on sports betting and related wagers, bringing in over $56 million in tax revenue in October 2025 alone while the raw number of wagers decreses. The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has 10 licensed sportsbooks operating in the state that managed to accumulate $1.6 billion in bets combined in the month of October alone. Here is how the state’s …
SBA celebrates pause on Chicago sports betting fees, tax increase
Olivia Richman
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It’s new year, same battle for the city of Chicago as the Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) continues to fight the city over a new tax increase and a sports betting licensing law that were meant to impose new fees starting on January 1st, 2026. The SBA consists of numerous top online betting platforms, notably including bet365. These online casinos and sportsbooks have come come together to file a lawsuit against …
Online sports betting booms in Tennessee as sweeps are restricted
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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 …
Stake.us Alternatives for California Players
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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 …
Sweepstakes Casinos no longer available to CA Players
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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 …
Crown Coins Casino adds new slots despite US sweeps questions
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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
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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
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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 …
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