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Tax Authority in Brazil Calls for Stricter Gambling Taxation to Deter Betting

By Mihaela Kirilova Mar 18, 2025

In Brazil, the Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) on Bets heard from the Special Secretary of the Federal Revenue Service (RFB) last week. Robinson Sakyama Barreirinhas used his time to advocate for stricter tax

High 5 Games Faces Over 1,000 Criminal Charges for Illegal Gambling in Connecticut

By Oliver Rink Mar 18, 2025

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) has suspended High 5 Games’ online gaming service provider license (OGSP) and is pressing over 1,000 criminal charges against it. The suspension order issued

Robinhood to Offer Sports Event Contracts Nationwide, Could Pave The Way For Crypto 

By Oliver Rink Mar 18, 2025

Robinhood has announced the launch of a prediction markets hub that will offer events contracts on economics, politics, culture, and, notably, sports. The prediction markets hub, and corresponding contracts will be

Underdog Fantasy Exits New York After $17.5M Settlement with Gaming Commission

By Oliver Rink Mar 17, 2025

Underdog Fantasy will leave the state of New York after reaching a settlement with the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC). The settlement concerns operating unpermitted interactive fantasy sports (IFS) contests

Hawaii Sports Betting Bill Gains Momentum, But Key Questions Remain

By Oliver Rink Mar 17, 2025

Hawaii has moved a step closer to legalizing online sports betting after House Bill 1308 passed its latest vote. HB 1308 was voted unanimously through the joint Senate committee, although four of the nine votes cast

Ohio Lawmakers Push Back Against Governor DeWine’s 40% Sports Betting Tax Plan

By Oliver Rink Mar 17, 2025

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s proposal to double the tax rate on legalized sports betting may be axed from the budget plans by members of his own party. House Finance Committee Chair Brian Stewart has voiced opposition

Swedish Gambling Authority Bans Crypto Casino GG.Bet for Unlicensed Operations

By Sheldon Muchmore Mar 14, 2025

The Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) has ordered ASG 360 Services Limited, the operator of crypto casino GG.Bet to stop offering services in the country. Spelinspektionen initiated an investigation into

Nevada Senator Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Gambling

By Mihaela Kirilova Mar 14, 2025

A Nevada Senator has introduced a bill that aims to enshrine harsh penalties into law for offering illegal gaming activities in the state. Senate Bill 256 (SB256) was introduced by Senator Nguyen and referred to the

ATG CEO Calls for Action as Illegal Gambling Threatens Swedish Market

By Oliver Rink Mar 13, 2025

A report from AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) in Sweden has shown significant growth in unlicensed gambling platforms, despite the regulator’s attempts to curb it. ATG’s fourth quarter report showed that traffic to

Bill SB 748 Could Open Rhode Island Sports Betting to Competition

By Sheldon Muchmore Mar 13, 2025

Four Rhode Island senators have introduced a bill that could end IGT’s sports betting monopoly in the state. Senators Frank Ciccone, John Burke, David Tikoian and Todd Patalano have introduced SB 748. Rhode Island