A new bill in Springfield could roll back Illinois’ controversial per-wager fee and reshape how much online bettors really pay to place a bet. HB 5143 Targets the “Volume Tax” Illinois’ brief experiment with taxing every online wager may be nearing its end. State Rep. Daniel Didech has filed House Bill 5143, aiming to repeal […]
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States Reopen Online Casino Talks as iGaming Momentum Builds in 2026
Several U.S. legislatures are dusting off online casino bills this year, weighing fresh tax revenue against familiar concerns as pressure mounts to regulate digital gambling already thriving elsewhere. More states eye a slice of online casino revenue Early 2026 has brought renewed movement around online casino legislation, with lawmakers in multiple states reopening debates over […]
Virginia’s Online Casino Bill Clears First Hurdle — Barely
A bill to legalize online casinos in Virginia scraped through a House subcommittee after a fierce debate over funding, jobs, and gambling risks. A Vote That Could Reshape Virginia Gaming By the narrowest of margins, House Bill 161 moved out of the House General Laws gaming subcommittee, with a 5–4 vote pushing it to Appropriations. […]
Mississippi Digs In Against Online Gambling Expansion
New polling and casino pushback reveal overwhelming resistance to mobile betting in the Magnolia State. Voters Say No—and Loudly Mississippi voters aren’t on the fence when it comes to legalizing online sports betting (OSB) or iGaming. According to fresh polling commissioned by the National Association Against iGaming (NAAiG), nearly three-quarters of respondents (74.2%) rejected mobile […]
megaFUNalo Rolls Out Filipino Arcade Games in Push for Local Flavor
Bloomberry’s online gaming platform doubles down on domestic appeal, bringing in arcade-style content with a distinctly Pinoy twist. Jeepneys, Festivals, and Digital Fun megaFUNalo, the online offshoot of Bloomberry Resorts Corp, has added a splash of local color to its gaming library through a new partnership with Gioco Arcade, a Filipino game studio focused on […]
iGaming Powerhouses: Michigan and Pennsylvania Set the Pace in 2025
Michigan and Pennsylvania didn’t just ride the wave of online gambling in 2025—they steered it. Both states delivered record-shattering numbers and now sit at the top of the U.S. iGaming hierarchy, turning digital slots and tables into billion-dollar industries. Michigan’s Market Matures, But Doesn’t Slow Down Michigan’s online gambling industry officially left its scrappy startup […]
Dutch Gambling License Fees to Rise in April as KSA Sharpens Oversight
Higher application costs are coming for Dutch gambling operators, as the government adjusts fees and regulators ramp up enforcement in a fast-changing market. New Fee Structure Reflects Inflation, Not Just Policy Shift From 1 April 2026, anyone applying for a gambling license in the Netherlands will face steeper fees. The Dutch Ministry of Justice and […]
South Africa Gives Stakeholders More Time to Weigh In on Online Gambling Tax
An extra month on the clock could reshape the future of iGaming in South Africa. Tax Plan Sparks Heated Debate South Africa’s National Treasury has extended its consultation period on a proposed remote gambling tax, pushing the deadline from January 30 to February 27. The move gives industry stakeholders more time to respond to a […]
UK Online Gambling Faces Steep Tax Hikes Starting 2026
A major tax overhaul will hit online casinos and sportsbooks, while traditional gambling remains untouched. Online Gambling Hit with Sharp Tax Increase The UK government has locked in steep tax rises for online gambling operators, confirming moves first floated in the Autumn Budget. Starting in 2026, digital casinos and sportsbooks will face significantly higher duties, […]
Nevada Gaming Regulators Tighten Rules for Online Operations Abroad
Nevada’s Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has issued fresh guidance aimed at keeping tabs on how its licensees run online gambling operations beyond state lines—and in some cases, across the globe. New Oversight for a Growing Online Footprint As online gambling expands, so too does Nevada’s interest in how its license holders and applicants operate in […]
