Colorado Governor Jared Polis proposed raising the effective tax rate on the state’s casinos to 23% from 16.1% in his final budget proposal. The proposal estimates $80.2 million in annual revenue from the gaming industry; voters would have to approve a tax increase under the state’s taxpayer bill of rights.
Colorado casinos could face higher tax rates, subject to voter approval.
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Bryn Kenney filed an amended complaint against GGPoker’s parent NSUS Group Inc., Irish affiliate NSUS Limited and GGPoker CEO Mansoo “Michael” Kim in the U.S. District Court in Nevada. Kenney alleges Kim failed to honour oral arrangements for affiliate commissions and a 5% equity stake, and claims Kim concealed security failures and knew of cheating. Kim filed a motion to dismiss on Sept. 23; a hearing is scheduled for Nov. 12.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) asked the state’s licensed online sportsbooks to explain how they use AI and machine learning. The voluntary request covers marketing, promotions, responsible gaming and VIP schemes; the MGC said it would keep responses confidential and use them to develop policy. The inquiry follows reporting about DraftKings’ use of machine-learning models to target customers likely to incur high losses.
Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Mike Dreitzer said on a podcast that prediction market operators such as Kalshi are running illegal sportsbooks, and that Nevada has no fallback plan if the Supreme Court sides with them. He urged tribes and licensees to hold firm, even though several tribes have partnered with Kalshi this month. The comments followed a CFTC interim rule of 9 October excluding casino-style gambling products from the definition of a swap, alongside a proposed rule covering event contracts.
Reportedly, Betting & Gaming Council members have asked UK Chancellor John Healey to reject a proposed increase in Machine Games Duty on category B machines from 20% to 40%. The Treasury is considering the MGD change for the autumn budget, while the letter also seeks a further delay to the General Betting Duty rise from 15% to 25%, scheduled for April 2027.
Caesars Sportsbook has asked a federal judge to dismiss the Cayuga Nation's lawsuit. The nation alleges that Caesars took mobile sports bets without its consent.