A coalition of 50 U.S. attorneys general has united to urge the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to take decisive action against the growing presence of illegal offshore gambling platforms. These platforms operate outside the scope of U.S. laws, bypassing regulations meant to protect consumers, evade taxes, and undermine state-regulated gaming markets. In a letter directed to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, the bipartisan group...
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has introduced a proposal to increase casino entry fees for residents in an effort to simplify the process of verifying financial eligibility to gamble. The new policy would remove the need for locals to provide documentation of their income, a challenge that has proven difficult to manage in past gambling trials. Under the new proposal, the entry fees would...
In a significant move for the Thai gaming landscape, the government has taken steps to legalize tournament poker under controlled circumstances. This decision, which was made official on July 30, marks the end of a long-standing ban on poker games in the country. However, the legalization is not a blanket approval for all forms of poker. The government has set specific conditions, allowing poker...
The Netherlands’ recent hike in gambling tax, from 30.5% to 34.2%, has failed to achieve the government’s intended goal of increasing tax revenues. Despite the higher tax rate, the first half of 2025 saw a significant drop in tax collection, amounting to a €30 million shortfall compared to the same period in 2024. The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) conducted an impact assessment, revealing that the expected...
In a move aimed at adding fairness and consistency to injury-impacted wagers, DraftKings has officially unveiled its Early Exit Program, a new policy that offers customers financial relief when their bets are compromised by player injuries. The sportsbook operator announced the feature on Friday, giving bettors a structured way to recoup losses when athletes exit games prematurely. While injury-based refunds...
In a major development for Northern California’s wine country, Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians and Caesars Entertainment have officially begun construction on Caesars Republic Sonoma County, a reimagined luxury resort set to replace the long-standing River Rock Casino. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on August 2, marks the start of a transformative project aimed at elevating Sonoma County’s status...
The sweeping new federal tax bill, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB), has caused a stir across the gambling world—generating anxiety for professional players while offering a massive financial boon to Las Vegas’ top casino operators. While MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment brace for potential cash infusions exceeding $100 million each, the industry remains sharply divided over the...
On August 1, 2025, the UK High Court ruled in favor of Spribe, issuing an interim injunction that prevents Aviator LLC from launching or promoting a duplicate version of the popular Aviator crash game within the UK. This legal victory is a significant milestone in Spribe’s ongoing efforts to protect its intellectual property rights and the globally renowned Aviator brand, created in 2018....
The New South Wales Government has extended the existing AU$5,000 ($3,100) daily cash transaction cap for gamblers at The Star Sydney until August 19, 2027, shelving plans to enforce a lower AU$1,000 limit that was initially scheduled to take effect in 2025. The move marks the second time the implementation of stricter cash controls has been delayed. Concerns Over Jobs, Cash Flow, and Competitive Disparities Originally set to...
ESPN BET, in collaboration with PENN Entertainment, is about to unveil a major new feature, FanCenter, set to launch this summer. Designed to enhance the betting experience for sports fans—particularly those engaged in fantasy football—FanCenter will serve as a dedicated hub within ESPN BET, offering users personalized betting markets tailored to their favorite teams, players, and fantasy football rosters. This new feature is designed...