Chicago Weighs Municipal Tax on Online Sportsbooks as Budget Pressures Mount
As the Chicago City Council debates ways to address a projected $1.2 billion budget shortfall, members are considering a new municipal tax on online sports betting. The proposal, which would follow a series of tax hikes at the state level, is part of a broader push to expand local revenue through gambling-related streams. City Council […]
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How to Play Live Casino: An In-Depth 2025 Guide
Live casinos bring real dealers, real action, and real-time thrills to your screen. Live dealer games offer transparency, social vibes, and a slice of the Vegas Strip from your sofa. What Is a Live Casino? The live casino, also known as a live dealer casino or live stream casino, is a clever blend of technology, […]
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Rio de Janeiro Sues Operators for Safer Gambling Violations
Resorts World Promises ‘Ready-to-Go’ Casino Expansion By Mid-2026 at CAC Meeting
The New York casino licensing process has continued this week with a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) hearing for the $5.5 billion Resorts World New York City casino bid in Queens on June 21. Resorts World’s Chief Legal and Strategy Officer, Kevin Jones, led the presentation by the developer team, which promised immediate economic benefits, rapid […]
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Underdog, PrizePicks, and Other California Fantasy Sites Switch to Peer-to-Peer Contests as Crackdown Looms
Several California-facing daily fantasy sports (DFS) operators have switched their products to allow peer-to-peer contests only in the wake of Attorney General Rob Bonta’s legal opinion, which declared DFS illegal. Sites making the change include Underdog, PrizePicks, Sleeper, and ParlayPlay. Bonta released his opinion on July 3, stating that all DFS contests constitute illegal wagering […]
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