Illinois lawmakers could add internet gambling to state’s bevy of betting options
Proponents estimate the state would rake in $450 million in new tax revenue within a year of allowing Illinoisans to play casino games on their mobile devices, eventually generating up to $800 million a year.
Lesniak: Don’t raise tax on online gambling
Former NJ State Senator Ray Lesniak writes, “Recently legislative proposals have been made to increase taxes on online gaming. Big mistake.”
How Paris Hilton, Drake, and NBA stars ‘create veneer of legitimacy’ for disputed sweepstakes casinos
In the eyes of many gaming corporations, not to mention lawsuit plaintiffs and state regulators, sweepstakes casinos act as traditional casinos, only without the oversight, consumer protections and tax laws.
Louisiana Senate Judiciary B and Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committees – Testimony of Brandt Iden on Behalf of the Sports Betting Alliance
“There is a huge need in Louisiana, right now, to ensure that when people play these games, they’re protected and that the tax revenues from these regulated products are flowing to the state, rather than nefarious profiteering offshore companies.”
The ‘sweepstakes’ games that look a lot like online gambling
Millions of Americans are betting real money on online casino games marketed as “sweepstakes.” Users, regulators and the casino industry are fighting back.