Nevada’s gaming industry and its congressional delegation are intensifying efforts to overturn a federal tax change that is set to take effect in 2026 and would limit how much gamblers can deduct in losses. The provision, passed as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law in July by President Donald Trump, alters a long-standing rule that...
Bulgarian authorities have launched a large-scale review of hospital treatment records after identifying thousands of casino visits made by individuals who were officially registered as hospitalised at the same time. The checks follow data shared by the National Revenue Agency, which raised concerns over discrepancies between medical records and verified physical presence in gambling venues. The National Health Insurance Fund...
Iowa will change how it collects income tax on sports betting winnings beginning in 2026, shifting part of the tax obligation from annual filing to the payout stage for certain qualifying wins. The update follows the passage of Senate File 605, which Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law in 2025. The new requirements take effect on January 1, 2026. Under...
Finnish media personality and entrepreneur Jethro Rostedt is facing the possibility of a substantial fine after authorities concluded that gambling-related material remained available on his Twitch account despite an explicit prohibition. The Finnish National Police Board, cited by Iltalehti, says the content violated domestic gambling rules by targeting audiences in mainland Finland. The case stems from a decision issued in...
Tennessee officials have taken decisive steps to remove dozens of online sweepstakes casinos from the state, arguing that the platforms operate outside the law while presenting themselves as legitimate gaming options. The effort, led by Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, has already resulted in multiple operators restricting access for Tennessee residents or preparing to shut down their sweepstakes offerings entirely. The...
Palasino Holdings Limited has added another land-based property to its Central European footprint with the opening of Palasino Mikulov, a new casino located in southern Czech Republic close to the Austrian border. The venue marks the group’s fourth casino operation in the country and began operating following a soft launch held in mid-December, timed to align with the busy holiday...
The online casino market in New Zealand is one that is soon to undergo profound changes. The NZ government is finalizing new legislation that will fundamentally alter the entire online casino gaming landscape in the country, all in the name of consumer protection and player safety. New Zealand players at online casino platforms currently play in an unregulated market, but...
Platipus has confirmed plans to run a Network Tournament Series in 2026 that spreads competition across five separate events instead of concentrating everything into one extended tournament. Each stage runs for three days and comes with its own €25,000 prize pool, bringing the total prize money for the series to €125,000. Every stage operates independently, meaning players start fresh each...
PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc. has begun reviewing its future direction after the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. revoked the provisional casino license tied to its long-delayed Emerald Bay integrated resort project in Cebu. The move has prompted both a strategic reassessment by the company’s leadership and a pending change in how the firm is classified on the Philippine Stock...
Las Vegas is preparing for one of its busiest New Year’s Eve celebrations as tourism officials anticipate hundreds of thousands of visitors converging on the city to usher in 2026. Forecasts from local tourism authorities and national travel analysts point to strong demand, elevated hotel prices, and heavy traffic on roads and at airports as the holiday period reaches its...