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