Illinois Bill Seeks to End Per-Wager Tax on Sports Betting

A new bill in Illinois aims to repeal the state’s controversial per-wager tax on online sports betting. House Bill 5143, introduced by Rep. Daniel Didech, seeks to end the tax on individual online sports wagers placed through licensed operators, effective July 1, 2026. The bill follows growing concerns from sportsbooks and operators about the impact of the […]

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Ainsworth Ends Novomatic’s Takeover Attempt After Bid Lapses

Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd (AGT) has formally terminated its transaction implementation agreement with Novomatic AG, marking the end of Novomatic’s unsuccessful bid to take over the Australian gaming giant. The move comes after Novomatic’s offer to acquire all outstanding Ainsworth shares failed to meet the necessary conditions before the deadline, resulting in the expiration of the […]

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California Department of Justice Finalizes Cardroom Blackjack Ban

California officials have approved sweeping regulations that will bar blackjack-style games from operating in cardrooms across the state, setting up a renewed clash between commercial cardroom operators and tribal casinos. Attorney General Rob Bonta’s Department of Justice submitted two sets of regulations to the Office of Administrative Law on December 23, 2025. The office signed […]

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