Federal Gambling News
IRS Slot Win Tax Threshold Increase Recommended By Service
U.S. Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-Nevada) has been attempting to get the slot winnings tax threshold raised since 2015. This week, her efforts received a boost, as the Internal Revenue Service’s […]
President Biden Visits Las Vegas, Congratulates Unions
President Joe Biden visited Las Vegas on Sunday and Monday, making campaign appearances ahead of the Nevada democratic primary January 6. Unlike his Republican presidential rival Donald Trump — who […]
NCAA President’s Speech Highlights Sports Betting Changes for College Athletics
National Collegiate Athletic Association President Charlie Baker recently delivered the keynote speech at the organization’s conference in Phoenix, Arizona. In the wide-ranging speech, he emphasized the organization’s commitment to athlete […]
Federal Legislation on Problem Gambling Treatment Funding To Be Introduced
Federal legislation could be introduced to help tackle problem gambling, if two Democratic congress members can push a new bill through. The introduction of the Gambling Addiction, Recovery, Investment, and […]
Amazon Files for Social Casino Lawsuit Dismissal, Tech Giants Embroiled
Last year, Amazon.com found itself at the center of a contentious legal battle over its alleged role in profiting from so-called social casino apps. Lawyers for the online retail and […]
Utah Lawmaker Wants Lottery in Gambling Holdout State
Utah is currently one of just two U.S. states that have no forms of legal gambling, alongside Hawaii. But one lawmaker in the traditionally Mormon-dominated Utah wants to change that, […]
California Cardroom Owner Kyle Kirkland Running for Congress
Kyle Kirkland (pictured) is the owner of Fresno’s Club One Casino cardroom and president of the California Gaming Association. This week, he announced he will be running to be California’s […]
Amazon Facing Lawsuit over Social Casinos in Washington State
Amazon.com Inc. is currently embroiled in a significant legal challenge, accused of offering more than 30 so-called social casino apps to players in Washington state. The controversial business model is […]
Kalshi Justifies Commodity Futures Commission Lawsuit Over Election Marketplace Decision
KalshiEX LLC, an online predictions marketplace, has taken legal action against the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) after September’s decision rejected its proposal to offer a political marketplace. The […]
Most Popular
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino Wins USA Today’s ‘Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas’ Award
The Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel, located in Highland, California, has recently received the prestigious title of “Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas” (2023) in the USA Today […]
Nevada’s Gaming Distance Laws Have Quietly Changed
Nevada lawmakers recently amended a 26-year-old law that restricts the distance between casinos and schools or places of worship. However, the potentially controversial change was implemented without public discussion or […]
Men’s NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament Betting Preview
After a great week of conference tournament action, and a final goodbye to the Pac-12 conference, the Men’s NCAA Tournament field is set. On Tuesday, the first of 67 games […]
Thrilling Las Vegas Grand Prix Ends in Comeback Max Verstappen Win
In an eventful and historic Las Vegas Grand Prix, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen overcame multiple challenges to clinch his record-extending 18th victory of the season. The Formula 1 race in […]
Blackstone Contemplating Selling Half of its Bellagio Real Estate Stake
Blackstone Inc is reportedly considering selling half of its stake in the real estate of the Bellagio hotel and casino resort in Las Vegas. The giant New York-based investment firm […]