Gambling Taxes
Crown Perth Marks Four Decades of Operation in Western Australia
On December 30, Crown Perth commemorated its 40th anniversary since its inauguration as Burswood Island Casino in 1985,…
January 15, 2026
Nevada Congressman Reintroduces Bill to Restore Full Gambling Loss Deductions
U.S. Representatives Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) and Max Miller (R-Ohio) have reintroduced the FULL HOUSE Act in the House…
January 14, 2026
Belarus Introduces National Slot Machine Registry Amid Gambling Overhaul
In Belarus, a comprehensive regulatory development in the gambling sector is set to unfold this March as authorities…
January 9, 2026
Macau’s Casino Sector Sees Profits Outpacing Revenue Growth in 2026
In Macau, the casino industry is poised for a year where profit gains are likely to surpass revenue…
January 5, 2026
Colombia Adjusts 19% VAT from Player Deposits to Gross Gaming Revenue
Colombia has restructured its taxation policy for online gambling, shifting the 19% Value Added Tax (VAT) from player…
January 3, 2026
Pope Criticizes Italy’s Gambling Expansion, Highlighting Social Impact Concerns
Pope Leo XIV has reiterated the Vatican’s disapproval of the rapidly expanding gambling sector in Italy, emphasizing its…
January 1, 2026
New York Lawmaker Proposes Ban on In-Play Sports Betting Amid Integrity Concerns
Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal has introduced a legislative proposal in New York aimed at prohibiting in-play sports betting, which…
December 31, 2025
Brazil Implements Incremental Tax Rise on Sports Betting Operators Through 2028
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has enacted Complementary Law No. 224, marking a pivotal step in the…
December 30, 2025
Japan’s ruling coalition has reaffirmed its policy to exempt non-resident gamblers from taxation on casino winnings. This decision, announced on December 19 by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior ruling partner, the Japan Innovation Party, aims to facilitate the country’s entry into the casino market by making integrated resorts (IRs) more attractive to international visitors. This policy is consistent with an earlier proposal from December 2020, which advocated for tax exemptions on gambling profits for foreign visitors as part of the 2021 fiscal reform. The reaffirmation highlights Japan’s commitment to creating a favorable regulatory environment for the burgeoning casino industry, which is seen as critical to the success of IRs in Japan
The timing of this announcement aligns with Japan’s strategic preparations to inaugurate its first casino resort, MGM Osaka,…
December 27, 2025
Ivory Coast iGaming Sector Set for Growth Amid Regulatory Overhauls and Digital Expansion
Ivory Coast stands as West Africa’s largest economy, driven by a population exceeding 30 million and an annual…
December 26, 2025
Massachusetts Sports Betting Market Sees Record $914.7 Million Handle in November
In November, Massachusetts sportsbooks handled an impressive $914.7 million in settled bets, marking the third consecutive month of…
December 26, 2025
New York Bill Seeks to Ban In-Play Sports Betting
In December 2025, Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal introduced a significant piece of legislation in New York that could reshape…
December 26, 2025