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SAFE Bet Act Calls for Federal Gambling Reforms Amid “Addiction Crisis”

By Mihaela Kirilova Feb 12, 2025

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

By Oliver Rink Feb 12, 2025

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

By Jo Montague Feb 8, 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

By Oliver Rink Feb 4, 2025

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

By Sheldon Muchmore Feb 1, 2025

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

Online Betting In The Balance as Nebraska Hears Testimony

By Mihaela Kirilova Jan 23, 2025

Nebraska legislators heard testimony on Legislative Resolution 20CA, a proposed constitutional amendment that could allow Nebraskans to vote on legalized online sports betting in the state. Senator Eliot Bostar, the

Spain’s Gambling Regulator DGOJ Tackles Identity Theft, Is Blockchain the Answer?

By Mihaela Kirilova Jan 16, 2025

The Spanish Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) has commenced discussions with licensed operators in the country to discuss the growing problem of identity theft in online gambling. Following the

UKGC Targets Black Market Gambling as Stoke-on-Trent Man Faces Charges

By Mihaela Kirilova Jan 14, 2025

A UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) investigation has led to a man from Stoke-on-Trent being charged with providing facilities for gambling without having an operating license. The 39-year-old, named Haydon Simcock, is

Investors in DeFi casino Mpeppe claim token can’t be traded, lacks liquidity

By Oliver Rink Nov 26, 2024

Gambling and decentralized finance (DeFi) project Mpeppe is releasing 25% of the tokens it owes to investors through a new claim portal, according to Nov. 26 reports from tokenholders. Still, some investors complain

Gambling is on the rise — So why is investing still restricted?

By Oliver Rink May 30, 2024

Gambling is increasingly legal in the United States. New casinos keep popping up in places outside of Las Vegas, and professional sports leagues that used to oppose sports betting are now embracing it. Except for