Representative Daniel Holt introduced HB2570 in Hawaii, and Senator Dru Kanuha filed companion measure SB3303, proposing legal sports betting. The House bill proposes a 15% tax on sportsbook revenue and a $500,000 licence fee; HB2570 passed its first reading and was referred to committees.
Hawaii’s proposed tax and licence terms indicate potential costs if the sports betting bills advance.
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Lawmakers introduced the STOP Corrupt Bets Act in both chambers of the US Congress, reportedly seeking to prohibit prediction markets on political and sporting events. The bill’s stated aim is to return event contracts to their original purpose.
US Senators Adam Schiff and John Curtis introduced the Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act, which would bar entities registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission from listing prediction contracts resembling sports bets or casino games. The senators said the proposal would clarify state authority over sports betting and casino gaming.
Colorado's Division of Gaming recorded record sports betting tax revenue of almost €42m in fiscal year 2025/2026. The state took about €3.12bn in wagers up to July 2026. The Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado says support services are struggling to keep pace.
Colorado's Division of Gaming recorded sports betting tax revenue of almost €42m in fiscal year 2025/2026. The state took about €3.12bn in wagers up to July 2026, the reports said.
Reportedly, Uruguay will change from January 2027 how a portion of tax revenue earmarked for sports infrastructure is distributed, excluding the AUF.
A reform approved by Parliament will alter how part of the tax revenue designated for sports infrastructure is allocated in Uruguay, with the change taking effect in January 2027. Under that reform, the Uruguayan Football Association is excluded from the distribution.
Mali’s draft 2027 budget targets FCFA54.4 billion in tax revenue from sports betting profits, an 8.8% increase on the updated 2026 estimate. The Council of Ministers approved the proposed Finance Bill on 18 September 2026, and the National Transition Council was expected to review the budget during its October session. The draft also proposes adding gaming operators and expanding PMU-Mali betting locations.
Mali's draft 2027 budget targets FCFA54.4bn (US$96.3m) in tax revenue from sports betting profits, an 8.8% increase on the updated 2026 estimate. The proposed Finance Bill was approved by the Council of Ministers on 18 September 2026. The National Transition Council is expected to review the proposed 2027 budget at its October session, which began on 5 October.