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Sweepstakes Casino Operator VGW Starts Charging Sales Tax To Comply With Regulators

Sweepstakes Casino Operator VGW Starts Charging Sales Tax To Comply With Regulators

Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), the operator behind sweepstakes casinos Chumba Casino, Global Poker, and Luckyland Slots, has announced it will start charging users sales tax on its platforms. As sweepstakes casinos have been facing increased scrutiny by regulators and lawmakers, the operator hopes the move will prolong its presence in the US gambling market. Speaking […]

Thailand Set To Withdraw Bill Legalizing Casinos Amid Political Turmoil

Lawmakers will reportedly withdraw a bill to legalize Thai casinos this week amid political turmoil in the country.

Michigan Woman Who Lost $2M At Online Casinos Send Warning To Ohio

A Michigan woman has warned against Ohio legalizing online casinos, admitting she lost $2 million over six months playing blackjack online.

Michigan Issues 19 Cease-And-Desist Letters To Unlicensed Gambling Sites

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has sent 19 cease-and-desist letters to unlicensed gambling companies operating in the state.

Louisiana AG Says Sweepstakes Casinos Are Illegal

Louisiana AG Says Sweepstakes Casinos Are Illegal

Louisiana's Attorney General's office has issued a formal opinion declaring sweepstakes casinos illegal in the state.

New Jersey Ban On Sweepstakes Passes In Minutes Ahead Of Legislative Deadline

New Jersey Ban On Sweepstakes Passes In Minutes Ahead Of Legislative Deadline

A bill proposing a ban on sweepstakes casinos in New Jersey was accelerated through the Assembly and Senate on June 30 in a race to meet the July 1 legislative deadline.

Maine Online Casino Bill Heads To Governor For Approval

Maine Online Casino Bill Heads To Governor For Approval

A committee of lawmakers in Maine approved legislation to legalize online casinos, sending the bill to Governor Janet Mills for approval.

Fartcoin Blows Up: Use It To Get A Mortgage And Gamble At Casinos

Fartcoin Blows Up: Use It To Get A Mortgage And Gamble At Casinos

As well as using Fartcoin to gamble online at crypto casinos, owners could use the memecoin to apply for a mortgage under new directives by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).

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Curacao Extends Gambling Licenses Before New Regulations

Curacao has temporarily extended gambling licenses for offshore sportsbooks and offshore casinos for six months while new regulations are put in place.

Joe Asher To Launch Boomer’s Sportsbook, Nevada’s First Independent Betting Platform

A veteran in the sports betting industry, Joe Asher announced plans to launch Nevada's first non-casino-owned sportsbook, Boomer's Sportsbook.

Australia Gambling News

Australia Warns Influencers Of Hefty Fines For Promoting Illegal Gambling Sites

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has warned that social media influencers could face fines of up to AU$ 2.5 million ($1.6 million) for promoting unregulated gambling websites.

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Plans For New 24-Hour Dublin Gambling Arcade Met With Severe Backlash

Plans to build a new 24-hour gambling arcade in Dublin, Ireland have been met with severe backlash by the HSE Addiction Service. As online casinos in Ireland continue to thrive, applicant Peter McNally wants to open a ‘gaming and amusement’ arcade in the north Dublin suburb of Ballymun. The application plans to change the use […]

Massachusetts Lawmakers Consider Legalizing Online Casinos In Public Hearing

Massachusetts lawmakers heard arguments for and against legalizing online casinos at a public hearing on Monday.

Scammer Reportedly Gambled Away Most Of $4 Million Stolen From Coinbase Users

Online investigator ZachXBT has revealed how a New York-based scammer stole $4 million from Coinbase users before gambling most of the funds away on crypto betting sites.

California Bill Amended To Ban Sweepstakes Casinos Officially Confirmed

Details have emerged of a bill in California that has been amended to include a prohibition of sweepstakes casinos

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