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US Senate
US Senate Moves Toward Vote on Crypto Regulation Bill The US Senate moves closer to finalizing its first crypto regulatory bill, with stablecoin rules advancing in a 68–30 vote despite ongoing
us senate moves toward vote on crypto regulation bill
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland
Ireland’s Gambling Authority Considers a Tiered Fee Model The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) reconsiders its license fee model, trying a tiered fee structure based on Gross Gambling Yield
ireland's gambling authority considers a tiered fee model
Louisiana
Louisiana governor rejects new ban on sweepstakes casinos Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has rejected Senate Bill 181, which aimed to ban sweepstakes casinos in the state. With proposed harsh penalties,
louisiana governor rejects new ban on sweepstakes casinos
New York
New York moves to ban sweepsatkes casinos Led by Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr, the bill aimed at combating illegal sweepstakes casinos has passed the New York State Senate with
new york moves to ban sweepsatkes casinos
Colombia
Colombia plans new taxes for iGaming and crypto markets Together with the Ministry of Finance, Colombia’s National Tax and Customs Authority (DIAN) is working on new rules to change the taxation
colombia plans new taxes for igaming and crypto markets
DraftKings
DraftKings responds to Illinois tax hike with 50¢ fee per bet Starting September 1, 2025, as a response to a new tax law in Illinois, DraftKings will charge state users an extra 50
draftkings responds to illinois tax hike with 50¢ fee per bet
March Madness
NCAA March Madness Sports Betting Abuse Down 23% in 2025 Betting-related online abuse during the 2025 March Madness fell 23%, but over 3,000 threats still targeted NCAA players, coaches, and officials. The
ncaa march madness sports betting abuse down 23% in 2025
Spelinspektionen
Sweden to Stop Twitch Influencers From Promoting Illegal Gambling Sweden's Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, is taking action to stop the promotion of unregulated gambling websites by Twitch influencers. The Swedish Gambling Act
sweden to stop twitch influencers from promoting illegal gambling websites