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New South Wales Gambling Reforms Could Impact Crypto Betting Future
The Liquor and Gaming regulator in New South Wales, Australia, is welcoming public feedback on two proposals: mandatory exclusion measures and facial recognition technology for gambling premises. There have been a
Vermont Gambling Repeal Bill Further Diminishes Crypto Betting Prospects
Three Vermont state representatives have put forward legislation that would repeal legalized gaming in the State, further reducing the prospects of Vermont offering crypto betting. Reps Thomas Stevens, Troy Headrick,
Crypto Betting Faces More Barriers as Sweden Pushes Stricter Gambling Laws
The government of Sweden has appointed a lead investigator for the recently announced Gambling Act review in the country. Marcus Isgren, Chairman and Head of the Swedish Board of Consumer Complaints, has been appointed
UKGC Under Fire for Hidden Agreements, Lack of Transparency May Impact Crypto-iGaming
The UK Gambling Commission has been secretly negotiating deals with betting firms, including surrendering revenues for failings that are not published publicly. First reported in the Observer, the Commission has applied
Baden-Württemberg’s State-Run Casino Model Shuts Out Crypto Operators
Baden-Württemberg has become just the third German state to legalize certain online casino games, joining Bavaria and Schleswig-Holstein. For crypto casino gamblers, this is not the most exciting news, as
SAFE Bet Act Calls for Federal Gambling Reforms Amid “Addiction Crisis”
Representative Paul Tonko and Senator Richard Blumenthal have reintroduced the Supporting Affordability & Fairness with Every Bet (SAFE) Act. Taking to a stage at a press conference on Capitol Hill, the duo renewed
Lawmakers in Louisiana could consider taxing unregulated iGaming operators
According to State Representative Mike Echols, Louisiana loses up to $4.6 billion annually in untaxed revenue. With that, operators are considering taxing unregulated online casinos in the state. Off-shore markets still
Mississippi Unlikely To File Online Sports Betting Bill In 2025
Mississippi lawmakers currently have no plans to file a legislative bill expanding regulation to include online gambling. Sen. David Blount, the Senate Gaming Committee Chairman and supporter of Mississippi online
Maryland Governor Proposes Doubling Sports Betting Tax to 30% in FY2026 Budget
Gorvernor Wes Moore has proposed to double the Maryland sports betting tax to 30% in his budget highlights for FY2026. The proposals outlined in a comprehensive budget also suggest ramping the gaming table tax rate from
Victoria Cracks Down on Underage Gambling, Highlights Hurdles for Crypto iGaming
The Victoria Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has reported on its most extensive investigation into underage gambling. The findings show regulatory lapses within the regulated gambling sector, resulting in