Gambling News
Netherlands Gambling Tax 2026: Hike Falls Far Short of Target
Netherlands gambling tax 2026 figures disappointed officials this week. The Ministry of Finance and the Kansspelautoriteit released a joint review. The gambling tax rate rose to 37.8 percent on January 1. However, the increase generated only a fraction of the revenue regulators expected. Netherlands Gambling Tax 2026: Why Revenue Missed Projections Officials expected the 2025 […]
Read moreDraftKings Multi-State Poker 2026: Michigan Network Expands
DraftKings multi-state poker 2026 expansion is now live. Michigan players can compete against opponents in Pennsylvania and New Jersey through one shared player pool. The Michigan Gaming Control Board confirmed the launch after approving the network on July 13. DraftKings Multi-State Poker 2026: How the Network Works Michigan joined the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement back […]
Read moreMinnesota Illegal Gambling Crackdown 2026: AG Targets 14 Operators
Minnesota illegal gambling crackdown 2026 efforts are ramping up under Attorney General Keith Ellison. His office sent cease-and-desist letters to 14 operators running unlicensed online gambling sites. The letters warn that continued operation may violate state consumer-protection law. It marks one of Minnesota’s most direct enforcement actions this year. Minnesota Illegal Gambling Crackdown 2026: What […]
Read moreOhio Credit Card Ban 2026: Regulator Advances Betting Rule
Ohio credit card ban 2026 rules move closer to reality. The state gaming regulator confirmed this week it is pushing the rule forward. Credit cards may soon disappear from Ohio betting apps. Debit cards will remain fully permitted. Ohio Credit Card Ban 2026: Where the Rule Stands Ohio credit card ban 2026 momentum built after […]
Read moreFacial Recognition Gambling Bill 2026: Bipartisan Push for Age Checks
The facial recognition gambling bill 2026 aims to close a gap regulators say puts minors at risk. Rep. Josh Gottheimer introduced the bipartisan Facial Recognition to Protect Children Act this week. The bill would require online sportsbooks and prediction markets to use facial age-estimation technology at login or before each wager. Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour […]
Read moreHawaii Prediction Market Ban 2026: Lawmakers Target Kalshi and Polymarket
Hawaii prediction market ban 2026 legislation is advancing through the state legislature. House Bill 2198 would define platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket as illegal gambling. Lawmakers moved quickly after a $448,000 wager appeared on Governor Josh Green’s own speech. The bill would take effect July 1 if it passes. Hawaii Prediction Market Ban 2026: What […]
Read morePennsylvania Gambling Limits 2026: State Weighs New Protections
Pennsylvania gambling limits 2026 proposals landed this week. The state’s bipartisan research agency published its findings on July 13. Regulators followed two days later with suggested rule changes. Together, the reports push Pennsylvania toward tighter player protections. Pennsylvania Gambling Limits 2026: What Regulators Are Proposing The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board wants operators to offer more […]
Read moreAustralia Gambling Ad Ban 2026: Reform Bill Clears First Step
The Australia gambling ad ban 2026 push cleared its first hurdle this month, and it could reshape how sportsbooks market to players down under. Parliament introduced the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill on July 2, alongside a companion self-exclusion levy bill. The package limits TV wagering ads to three per hour between 6 a.m. […]
Read moreIllinois Sweepstakes Felony Bill 2026: New Criminal Risk for Operators
Illinois sweepstakes felony bill 2026 could turn a civil enforcement standoff into a criminal matter. State Senator Bill Cunningham introduced Senate Bill 1705. It would amend the Illinois criminal code to explicitly classify dual-currency sweepstakes casino products as illegal gambling devices. Operators who violate the new law would face a Class 4 felony, carrying up […]
Read moreGambling Loss Tax Deduction 2026: OBBBA Caps Write-Offs at 90 Percent
Gambling loss tax deduction 2026 rules just tightened under a new federal law. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act now limits deductible gambling losses to 90 percent of winnings. Previously, players could deduct losses dollar for dollar against winnings. Therefore, even break-even bettors could now owe tax on income they never actually kept. Gambling Loss […]
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