Sector: Operators
Wyoming draft bill to double online gambling tax
16 June 2025 at 8:55am UTC-4
Wyoming lawmakers have drafted a bill that, if passed, will increase the state tax on online sports wagering from 10% to 20%.
During a meeting of the legislature’s select ...
Games Global Chief Financial Officer Tim Mickley resigns
16 June 2025 at 8:41am UTC-4
Games Global Chief Financial Officer Tim Mickley has resigned after more than four years in the role.
Mickley joined Games Global’s executive leadership team in January 2021 ...
Japan asks other countries to block casino access
16 June 2025 at 8:02am UTC-4
The Japanese government has asked eight other countries and territories to take steps to prevent Japanese residents from accessing online casino sites.
A government source ...
West Virginia launches gambling addiction app
16 June 2025 at 7:54am UTC-4
The Problem Gambling Help Network of West Virginia has launched a new app that will support people dealing with gambling addiction.
The app, developed in conjunction with ...
Maine House of Representatives supports tribal online casino proposal
16 June 2025 at 7:16am UTC-4
The Maine House of Representatives has voted in favour of the state’s four Wabanaki tribes being granted exclusive rights to operate online casino gaming, expanding their ...
Louisiana governor vetoes sweepstakes ban
16 June 2025 at 6:11am UTC-4
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has vetoed a bill that would have banned the operation of online sweepstakes sites.
SB181 sought to impose enforcement rules that included fines ...
DraftKings imposes Illinois levy
13 June 2025 at 1:30pm UTC-4
Following the example of FanDuel this week, DraftKings says it will levy a US$0.50 surcharge on bets placed in the Illinois. In-person wagers will be exempt from the fee, which ...
New York Senate passes online sweepstakes casino ban
13 June 2025 at 7:35am UTC-4
A bill to ban online sweepstakes gaming in New York has passed in the state's Senate. However, the House companion bill remains in committee.
Senate Bill S5935A, introduced by ...
US lawmaker proposes gambling taxes pay for ICE funding reserve
13 June 2025 at 7:24am UTC-4
US Representative Michael Rulli is introducing legislation to create a reserve of money for Immigration and Customs Enforcement from gambling taxes.
The GAMBLER Act will create ...
Betfred player wins more than £11 million on Mega Moolah slot payout
13 June 2025 at 7:05am UTC-4
Online casino game developer Games Global has said a player in the United Kingdom has won a jackpot of more than £11.5 million on the Mega Moolah slot while playing at UK ...
