A revised Chicago budget retains a proposed 10.25% tax on sports betting within city limits, filed by 27 alderpeople. If adopted, the levy would take effect on 1 January alongside state and Cook County sports betting taxes; state Representative Dan Didech has introduced a bill to prohibit local sports betting taxes.
The proposal could add a city levy to operators’ existing state and county sports betting taxes.
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Michigan’s Senate approved an $88.1bn state budget last week but left out gambling tax increases sought by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Her proposals included a per-bet sportsbook fee, ending promotional deductions and a higher online casino rate above $185m in revenue; budget negotiations must finish before 1 July.
Reportedly, the Nevada Gaming Control Board considered revised technical standards for gaming equipment and systems at its Wednesday meeting. The board will repost the drafts for public comment by 15 November and retain the proposed adoption date of 1 October 2027.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board considered ten revised technical standards for gaming equipment and systems at its meeting on Wednesday and will repost the drafts for public comment by 15 November, keeping a proposed adoption date of 1 October 2027. The board heard the drafts presented by Jeremy Eberwein, chief of its technology division, according to the board's presentation.
Illinois lawmakers approved a $55.9bn fiscal 2027 budget that introduces taxes on fantasy sports operators and prediction-market sports betting. The plan establishes a fantasy sports licensing framework and a 15% industry tax; lawmakers said fantasy sports and digital asset taxes are expected to raise about $65m.
North Carolina lawmakers are considering raising the tax on sports betting revenue during state budget negotiations, according to reports. The current rate is 18%, and the increase could be as much as 12 percentage points. The General Assembly aims to finalise its budget next month, with the legislative session running through August.
The Sports Betting Alliance urged Chicago to delay its proposed municipal licensing and tax framework for online sports betting by at least 180 days, according to the report. It said the proposed 10.25% tax and lack of an application process could force operators to suspend services and put state revenue at risk.