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Missouri Casino Tax Bill Targets New Revenue
Missouri lawmakers are reviewing a proposal that would raise taxes and fees on casinos and sports betting operators as the state considers ways to reduce its reliance on income tax revenue. House Bill 3533, sponsored by Rep. Jeff Knight, R-Lebanon, would affect Missouri’s 13 casinos and licensed sports betting platforms. The bill targets a fee […]
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Spain Fines Firm for Promoting Illegal Gambling Site
Spain’s gambling regulator has fined a media production company for promoting an unlicensed betting operator, marking one of several enforcement actions taken during the first quarter of 2026. The penalty forms part of a broader campaign led by the Directorate General for Gambling Regulation (DGOJ), which issued more than €10 million in fines across multiple […]
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Melco Resorts Q1 Profit Jumps on Macau Growth
Melco Resorts & Entertainment reported stronger first-quarter results for 2026, with profit more than doubling as its Macau operations continued to drive group performance and overseas properties delivered mixed results. For the three months ended March 31, the casino operator recorded total operating revenue of nearly US$1.37 billion, up 10.9 percent from the prior-year period. Operating […]
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Isle of Man Finalizes Gambling Law Overhaul
The Isle of Man has completed a significant legislative update to its gambling framework after the Gambling Legislation (Amendment) Bill passed its final stage in Tynwald. Lawmakers concluded the process when the House of Keys approved amendments introduced by the Legislative Council, bringing the bill to the end of parliamentary scrutiny. The legislation now awaits Royal […]
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Colorado Lawmakers Advance New Sports Betting Limits
Colorado lawmakers are weighing new restrictions on sports betting as state officials respond to concerns about gambling harm, advertising practices and the rapid expansion of online wagering since legalization. Two separate measures are moving through the Legislature. One would place tighter limits on sportsbook operations, promotions and payment methods. Another would formally add sports betting […]
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Yggdrasil Unveils Gemstone Jam Classic Slot
Yggdrasil has expanded its slot portfolio with the release of Gemstone Jam, a new title that blends traditional fruit-machine elements with a modern game-show presentation. Launched on 28 April 2026, the game is the third title created using the supplier’s Game in a Box technology. The company said the release was built for players who enjoy classic […]
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Vietnam Casino Resorts Still Struggle for Profit
Vietnam’s large integrated casino resorts continue to report losses despite stronger domestic gambling demand, rising tourism numbers and sizable tax contributions to the state budget. Recent disclosures and official figures show that billion-dollar developments in the country are still facing pressure from heavy investment costs and depreciation expenses. The latest numbers from Phu Quoc Tourism […]
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Brazil Blocks Polymarket and Kalshi in Betting Crackdown
Brazil has blocked access to prediction market platforms, including Polymarket and Kalshi, after regulators determined that event-based contracts fall outside the country’s legal betting framework. The enforcement action forms part of a wider campaign against unlicensed gambling, with authorities moving to restrict sites that allow users to wager on outcomes tied to elections, sports, entertainment, weather, […]
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Wisconsin Files Lawsuits Over Online Prediction Markets
Wisconsin officials have launched legal action against several online platforms, accusing them of offering sports betting services that violate state law. The lawsuits, filed by Attorney General Josh Kaul, target companies that operate prediction markets, where users can place money on the outcomes of various events. The state filed three separate complaints in Dane County […]
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Pennsylvania Funds First Digital Gambling Support Tool
Pennsylvania lawmakers have approved funding for a statewide digital platform designed to support individuals facing gambling-related harm, marking what officials describe as the first legislative-backed initiative of its kind in the United States. The move reflects a broader effort to align responsible gaming resources with the rapid expansion of online wagering across the state. The […]
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