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  • 2 months ago | gamblingnews.com | Velimir Velichkov

    There are nearly a dozen gaming and entertainment companies and coalitions planning their bid for one out of three casino licenses in New York. The process of securing one of the coveted licenses is complex and, for some bidders, requires rezoning of land. Such is the case for the proposal backed by the billionaire businessman and New York Mets owner, Steve Cohen, who joined forces with Hard Rock, proposing a massive development that would include a casino near Citi Field.

  • Mar 27, 2025 | gamblingnews.com | Velimir Velichkov

    Close to two years after the release of the White Paper following the review of the Gambling Act 2005, the Gambling Commission, the UK’s gambling regulator, continues to change the market rules with a goal of reducing harm and ensuring the regulations fit the digital age. In one such effort, new rules for gambling promotions will seek to make them simpler and safer.

  • Mar 19, 2025 | gamblingnews.com | Velimir Velichkov

    Recently, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine proposed an increase in sports betting taxes, marking another tax hike after the state already doubled its betting tax in 2023. The latest push seeks to generate funds for sports facilities across the state, among other initiatives. Estimates suggest that a potential tax hike may generate an extra $130 million in Ohio. The previous time the state increased its betting tax saw them jump from 10% to 20%.

  • Feb 19, 2025 | gamblingnews.com | Velimir Velichkov

    In another push toward the repeal of the federal excise tax on sports betting, the bipartisan co-chairs of the Congressional Gaming Caucus, reintroduced a proposal calling to eliminate the so-called “handle tax.” On Tuesday, Reps. Dina Titus and Guy Reschenthaler, reintroduced the legislation which proposes to eliminate the 0.25% federal excise tax on sports betting. The handle tax was first introduced back in 1951.

  • Feb 17, 2025 | gamblingnews.com | Velimir Velichkov

    A Democrat from Nevada and a recognizable lawmaker reintroduced legislation seeking to eliminate a subminimum wage and exempt tips from taxes. The proposal, reintroduced by Reps. Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Donald Norcross (NJ-01), is in fact enjoying bipartisan support. The two lawmakers announced the reintroduction of the Tipped Income Protection and Support (TIPS) Act on Thursday. Besides support from Congressman Horsford, the TIPS Act is also backed by Congresswoman Dina Titus, Rep.

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