Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

Sweepstakes Operator VGW Happy to Pay Sales Tax in California
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Sweepstakes 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.
Nevada Lawmaker Targets One Big Beautiful Bill Gambling Tax Law
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Nevada 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.
High 5 Casino Adds Arizona To Exclusion List
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High 5 Casino Adds Arizona To Exclusion List

Arizona added to High 5 Casino's exclusionary list.
Sweepstakes Casinos Flee New Jersey Amid Pending Bill
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Sweepstakes Casinos Flee New Jersey Amid Pending Bill

Three sweepstakes casinos have left New Jersey as bill awaits Governor signature.
Chanced Shutters in Louisiana Following Cease-And-Desist
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Chanced Shutters in Louisiana Following Cease-And-Desist

Chanced sweepstakes casino closes in Louisiana.
New Jersey Anti-Sweeps Bill Passes, Awaiting Governor's Signature
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

New 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.
WOW Vegas Sets July 11 Deadline on Sweepstakes Coins in Louisiana
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WOW 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.
Judge to Allow Gambling Evidence in Illinois Official Trial
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Judge 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.
WSOP Investigating Millionaire Maker Collusion Claims
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WSOP Investigating Millionaire Maker Collusion Claims

WSOP is reviewing the Millionaire Maker final over possible collusion between Jesse Yaginuma and James Carroll.
New Jersey To Raise Sports Betting Tax to 19.75
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

New 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.