Chicago’s approved 2026 budget will impose new taxes and regulatory requirements on sports betting operators within city limits after Mayor Brandon Johnson said he would neither sign nor veto the measure. His decision allows the $16.6 billion budget to take …
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BoaBet has introduced a series of updates across its sportsbook and online casino, combining the launch of a new poker platform with revised welcome offers and expanded payment options.
The most notable addition is the rollout of a player-vs-player …
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BETER has expanded its footprint in the United States after obtaining vendor registration in Florida, clearing the way for its fast-paced sports and esports content to reach bettors in the state. The approval represents another step in the company’s …
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As New Zealand works toward establishing a regulated online casino sector, one policy choice is drawing particular attention: licensed operators will be barred from accepting credit card payments from players.
The restriction forms part of the government’s Online Casino …
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Coinbase has launched legal action against Connecticut, Illinois and Michigan as it prepares to expand into prediction markets, escalating a growing dispute over whether these products fall under federal commodities law or state gambling rules.
The cryptocurrency exchange said …
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a public warning urging Americans to understand the risks associated with illegal gambling, even as sports betting continues to expand across the United States. In an alert dated December 17, 2025, …
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Philippine legislators have renewed efforts to establish a national body dedicated to esports governance following the country’s latest gold medal performance at the Southeast Asian Games. Representatives Luigi Villafuerte of Camarines Sur’s 2nd district and Migz Villafuerte of the …
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Chicago sportsbooks are warning Mayor Brandon Johnson that they may be forced to halt operations on January 1 if his proposed 10.25% tax on local wagering is enacted without a clear licensing framework. The warning comes from the Sports Betting …
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Michigan’s licensed commercial and tribal internet gambling operators recorded $335.7 million in combined gross receipts from online casino games and internet sports betting during November. The total represented a 4.7% decline from October, even as sports wagering reached its …
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Massachusetts lawmakers remain divided over whether to legalize online casino gaming as they explore new revenue options, with opposition from top state officials clouding the bill’s path forward. Although supporters view iGaming as a way to regulate existing gambling activity…
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