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New Jersey finalizes igaming and sports betting tax rate

26 June 2025 at 7:11am UTC-4
New Jersey lawmakers have agreed to raise taxes on igaming and sports betting to 19.75%, less than the original 25% Gov. Phil Murphy proposed in February. Legislators made a ...

NCAA council recommends allowing college athletes to bet on pro sports

26 June 2025 at 6:58am UTC-4
The Division I Council for the National Collegiate Athletic Association has voted to recommend that Division I athletes and staff be permitted to bet on professional sports events ...

Playtech launches in West Virginia

26 June 2025 at 6:53am UTC-4
Icasino provider Playtech has extended its US presence by launching in West Virginia. West Virginia will become the fourth state to carry Playtech casino games, with the brand ...

RubyPlay announces partnership with BetMGM in New Jersey

25 June 2025 at 11:01am UTC-4
RubyPlay on Wednesday announced a partnership with BetMGM, launching a portfolio of games in New Jersey. The collaboration strengthens RubyPlay’s presence in New Jersey with ...
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SPGA responds to California sweepstakes ban

25 June 2025 at 7:30am UTC-4
Online sweepstakes organization Social and Promotional Games Association has condemned California lawmakers for pushing a sudden and sweeping ban on promotional sweepstakes ...

AGA launches responsible gambling hub

25 June 2025 at 6:49am UTC-4
The American Gaming Association has launched a new online responsible gambling resource, the Play Smart Consumer Hub. The hub is designed around AGA’s "Play Smart from the ...
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Florida moves to dismiss lawsuit challenging Seminole Tribe’s claim to online sports betting

25 June 2025 at 6:32am UTC-4
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has submitted a motion to dismiss a lawsuit that questions the legality of online sports betting under the state's agreement with the ...

Garden State tax increase can be managed, Truist analyst says

24 June 2025 at 4:35pm UTC-4
Following up on reporting in NJ.com, Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas weighed in on the tax-increase compromise reached between New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and the state ...

Octoplay announces New Jersey debut with BetMGM

24 June 2025 at 7:09am UTC-4
Online gaming supplier Octoplay has extended its North American presence by partnering with BetMGM. Building on their previous partnership in Ontario, Octoplay will make its US ...

Massachusetts introduces controversial igaming bill

24 June 2025 at 6:07am UTC-4
The Massachusetts Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure met on Monday to discuss various bills, including a provision allowing state residents to play ...