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New Jersey Reaches 19.75% Compromise on Online Gambling Tax

3 days ago | bonus.com | Tebearau Egbe

After some back-and-forth, New Jersey state lawmakers have agreed on a new tax rate for online casinos and sports betting. While it’s an increase, the good news for bettors is they landed on a figure lower than Gov. Phil Murphy’s initial proposal. The new rate will be 19.75% for both, a step up from the current 15% for online casinos and 13% for online sports betting, but it’s a compromise from the 25% that was on the table.
Cedar Rapids Wins 2026 Casino License Battle

4 days ago | bonus.com | Tebearau Egbe

It looks like Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center is finally getting its casino in 2026—because last week, a judge officially shut down Riverside Casino & Golf Resort’s attempt to block it. The Iowa District Court tossed out the lawsuit filed by Riverside and the Washington County Riverboat Foundation, which tried to poke holes in the $275 million Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center’s license.
New York Moves to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos-Bill Awaits Hochul’s Signature

1 week ago | bonus.com | Tebearau Egbe

New York is just a signature away from shutting down sweepstakes casinos. Following Attorney General Letitia James’s footsteps on the cease-and-desist letters sent to 26 operators earlier this month, lawmakers didn’t waste any time in following suit. They hustled Senate Bill 5935 through the Assembly on June 17, and since the Senate already passed it on June 11, it’s now officially sitting on Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk.
Massachusetts Online Casino Bills Up for Debate June 23

1 week ago | bonus.com | Tebearau Egbe

Massachusetts lawmakers are about to kick off some serious talks about online casinos. They’ve got a hearing scheduled for next week, June 23, where the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure will examine House Bill 332 and Senate Bill 235—both aiming to legalize, regulate and tax online gambling in the state. It looks like the Bay State could be opening its digital doors soon!And who exactly brought these bills, House Bill 332 and Senate Bill 235, to the table?
PENN Employees Push for Smoke-Free Casinos

1 week ago | bonus.com | Tebearau Egbe

The whole indoor smoking thing in brick-and-mortar casinos? Yeah, that conversation just never goes away. And, sure enough, the workers at Penn Entertainment — who are also part of CEASE (Casino Employees Against Smoking’s Effects) — are back at it. Just last week, on June 11, they sent a letter to the company pushing for a “100% smoke-free indoor policy” at all of its casino venues.
Maine's Gambling Control Unit Clashes with SPGA Over Sweepstakes

2 weeks ago | bonus.com | Tebearau Egbe

In the wake of New York’s decision to ban sweepstakes casinos, we’re seeing more states push back against them — and Maine’s regulators are no exception. On Monday, Milton Champion, the executive director for the state’s Gambling Control Unit (GCU), released a clear message: Don’t use gambling websites that aren’t licensed or regulated. “These sites may appear legitimate, but none are licensed or regulated by the state,” Milton said in a statement.
Canada’s First Full Resort

2 weeks ago | bonus.com | Tebearau Egbe

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa is finally opening its doors on Thursday, July 3, at 1 p.m. in Ottawa South. You know how some projects just seem to take forever to get off the ground? Well, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa is a prime example. After years of anticipation and a few bumps in the road—including the global pandemic that truly put a pause on everything—the $350 million entertainment hub began its actual construction in June 2023.
Top 10 TV & Movie-Themed Slot Games at Online Casinos

2 weeks ago | playusa.com | Tebearau Egbe

The final curtain may have fallen on the 2025 Netflix Tudum event in Los Angeles, but that doesn’t mean the entertainment has to stop! Those who are still feeling nostalgic about the event can jump on some TV- and movie-themed slot games. You can find tons of them at online casinos. We’re talking about everything from Netflix’s own original hits to classic blockbusters that have been turned into fantastic slots.
Potential Date Set For When Missouri Sports Betting Will Launch

1 month ago | playusa.com | Tebearau Egbe

Missouri residents have come a long way to see the dream of placing bets on their favorite sports come true. Now the wait is almost over, with sports betting launch expected by December 1, 2025 at the latest, possibly sooner. This reality came not just from the legislative body but from the state’s six pro teams, who formed a coalition and submitted over 340,000 signatures in May 2024 to place the measure on the November 2024 ballot.
Brian Christopher Returning To MGM Grand Detroit May 8

2 months ago | playusa.com | Tebearau Egbe

Slot influencer Brian Christopher will be hosting a meet-and-greet event on May 8 at the MGM Grand Detroit. With limited spots available, if you’re a fan of Christopher, be sure to save your spot well ahead of time. The best part is that this is a free event. However, you’ll still have to register ahead of time to get a ticket. Walk-ins the day of the event aren’t permitted. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. in the AXIS Lounge, with check-in starting at 6:30.