Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

By: Richard JanvrinSweepstakes Operator VGW "Happy" to Pay Sales Tax in California
VGW, the brand behind Chumba Casino and others, has announced that it would be "happy" to pay sales tax in California.

By: Richard JanvrinNevada Lawmaker Targets One Big Beautiful Bill Gambling Tax Law
Nevada lawmaker Dina Titus introduces legislation to reverse course on the One Big Beautiful bill gambling tax provision.

By: Richard JanvrinHigh 5 Casino Adds Arizona To Exclusion List
Arizona added to High 5 Casino's exclusionary list.

By: Richard JanvrinSweepstakes Casinos Flee New Jersey Amid Pending Bill
Three sweepstakes casinos have left New Jersey as bill awaits Governor signature.

By: Richard JanvrinChanced Shutters in Louisiana Following Cease-And-Desist
Chanced sweepstakes casino closes in Louisiana.

By: Richard JanvrinNew Jersey Anti-Sweeps Bill Passes, Awaiting Governor's Signature
With bill A5447 passing, it now requires a signature from Gov. Phil Murphy. If signed, sweepstakes casinos will be banned.

By: Richard JanvrinWOW Vegas Sets July 11 Deadline on Sweepstakes Coins in Louisiana
WOW Vegas is leaving Louisiana and sets a July 11 deadline on its players using sweepstakes coins.

By: Richard JanvrinJudge to Allow Gambling Evidence in Illinois Official Trial
A jury will hear gambling evidence in the felony trial of Dee Ann Schippert, accused of stealing over $100K from a health department.

By: Richard JanvrinWSOP Investigating Millionaire Maker Collusion Claims
WSOP is reviewing the Millionaire Maker final over possible collusion between Jesse Yaginuma and James Carroll.

By: Richard JanvrinNew Jersey To Raise Sports Betting Tax to 19.75%
New Jersey is set to raise sports betting taxes to 19.75%, not 25% as Governor Phil Murphy had requested.