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Virginia bill introduced capping tax deductions for bonuses
A bill has been introduced in the Virginia Senate limiting tax deductions for bonuses and promotions. Senate Bill 1142 – introduced by Democratic state…
South Carolina amendment would let legislature legalize betting and igaming
A South Carolina Representative has put forward a bill that would amend the state constitution, allowing the legislature to legalize varying forms of gambling –…
Gaming bill filed as Texas gears up for 2023 legislative session
The Texas legislature will consider a bill that would amend the state’s constitution to legalize casinos at a limited number of locations and set the…
Ohio launches legal sports betting
Legal sports betting has launched in Ohio, with a number of major brands going live on January 1. Ohio set out a January 1, 2023…
Ohio set to deny PlayUp licence for “potential illegal gambling activity”
The Ohio Casino Control Commission said it plans to deny PlayUp’s licence application, after it discovered “potential illegal gambling activity by PlayUp”. At the 14…
Odds On Compliance appoints two new directors
Regulatory affairs and technology business Odds-On Compliance has announced that Marybeth Butler will join the company as director of revenue audit and Ali Ghanavati as…
Three sentenced over illegal gambling operation in Michigan
Three people have been sentenced in Michigan for orchestrating an illegal gambling operation. Charges were first filed in the case on June 8, as part…
Bally’s appoints IGT’s Lee as new chief legal officer
Bally’s Corporation has announced the appointment of Kim Barker Lee as its new executive vice president and chief legal officer. In her new role, Lee…
North Dakota to allow online casino, sports betting on tribal grounds
North Dakota governor Doug Burgum and the chairpersons of the state’s five tribal nations have signed new gaming compacts, opening the door for online offerings…
Scientific Games hands EVP role to former Trump assistant Schultz
Scientific Games has announced the appointment of James Schultz as its new executive vice president of head of public policy and government affairs. In his…
Former MLB star Puig withdraws guilty plea in illegal gambling case
Former Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Yasiel Puig has withdrawn his guilty plea in the case related to charges for lying to federal agents who…
US players gamble $511bn per year with unlicensed operators, report finds
A new report commissioned by the American Gaming Association has estimated the US illegal gambling market to be worth $44.2bn per year, with players betting…
Industry slams NYT sports betting coverage
On Sunday, the New York Times (NYT) published an article on sports betting lobbying efforts, which has been criticized by industry trade groups and individuals as…
Pennsylvania casino fined for allowing underage gambling
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has fined Parx Casino $10,000 for allowing an 18-year-old to access the casino and gamble at gaming tables. The…