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Sports Betting Alliance

Statement on Illinois Per Bet Tax

Make no mistake, this discriminatory tax increase on legal sportsbooks will be destabilizing for regulated sports betting in Illinois.

Jun 2, 2025

FanDuel Sportsbook Announces New Real-Time Check-In Feature

FanDuel Sportsbook has announced a new real-time check-in tool for players making larger or more frequent deposits than usual. The AI tool will track customers’ deposit and betting patterns to help ensure the check-in is sent to those who show early signs of problem gambling. The feature will send a real-time message to those bettors, encouraging them to review their deposit and overall spending on the platform.

May 20, 2025

New Jersey Increased Gambling Tax Proposal Leads to Friction

The industry warns higher taxes may reduce odds and promos, driving users to offshore sites. Lawmakers remain divided, with South Jersey representatives hesitant to support new gambling tax increases.

May 13, 2025

Are We Going to Tax Mobile Tax Betting Out of Business? — Talk 107.3 FM

The potential negative impact on the sports betting industry and the broader economy from Louisiana’s House Bill 639, which proposes to increase the tax rate on sports betting in from 15% to 32.5%.

May 7, 2025

Making the Case to Leave Sports Betting Alone — Talk 107.3 FM

A proposed bill on sports betting to significantly increase the tax rate on sports betting in Louisiana could have negative consequences for the industry and consumers. Listen to learn more.

May 2, 2025

Online sports betting already in play, now is time to regulate

Hawaii has the chance to get sports betting right by following the example of many mainland states in creating a strictly regulated and transparent sports betting market that can provide revenue for the state and protections for players.

Apr 24, 2025