25 February 2026
Virginia lawmakers advanced HB145, a bill that would impose a 10% tax on DFS revenue and shift operators to a three-year permit system.
Federal prosecutors say they are reviewing additional NBA games in an expanding betting investigation tied to insider information and prop markets.
UK consultation papers briefly published in error outline plans to raise Gambling Commission license fees, including a 30% headline option. The proposals target an October 2026 start.
Missouri regulators rejected an NCAA request to restrict college player prop betting soon after the state launched sports wagering. Officials said they want data before changing rules.
Brazil’s betting regulator says it blocked 25,000+ illegal betting URLs in the market’s first full year. Enforcement is now paired with payment and advertising controls.
A government paper advising an increase in United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) licence fees, released apparently in error yesterday, could see operators facing another steep rise in operating costs. Four documents were briefly released on the government’s website yesterday (January 26) before being quickly taken down.
Hawaii lawmakers have reopened the state’s long-running fight over gambling, pairing a new wave of
A Maine lawmaker is introducing a bill to the state house to remove credit cards as a payment option for online sports betting services. Biddeford Representative Marc Malon is hoping to bring the state in line with more mature markets.
An alleged illegal gambling ring operating out of Modesto in California has been targeted by police, leading to the arrest of four individuals, say reports. Modesto police, working with the Code Enforcement Unit, targeted the illicit practice at four city convenience stores.
Pennsylvania is tightening its language around advertising as it aims to consolidate its recent advances in legal online betting. Common taglines, such as “risk-free bet” and “no-sweat bets”, are to be banned, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has said.
