Maine’s Senate voted on 25 June to pass LD 1164 for enactment in concurrence with the House. The bill would raise the proposed tax rate to 18%, but Governor Janet Mills has not said whether she will sign or veto it.
A veto would prevent operators and tribal partners from proceeding under the proposed online casino framework.
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New York's eight online sportsbooks generated $46.5m in gross revenue for the week ending 2 August, up 66.7% week on week, according to figures reported by the New York Gaming Commission. Handle reached $384.8m, an 8.7% weekly rise, with market hold at 8.3%. FanDuel and DraftKings led on both handle and revenue.
New York’s State Gaming Commission data showed that mobile sportsbooks generated $204.2 million in gross gaming revenue in May, down 18% year on year. Wagers totalled $2.13 billion, while the statewide win rate fell to 9.6% from 11.3% a year earlier. The state collected $104.1 million in tax revenue during the month.
New York’s Senate unanimously approved Assembly Bill A10329 on Tuesday, sending it to Governor Kathy Hochul for consideration. The proposal would require licensed online sportsbooks to send customers monthly activity statements within 15 days of each month’s end, with expanded reporting beginning on 1 January 2027.
Ohio’s Casino Control Commission submitted a proposed rule change this week to remove credit cards as a funding method for sports betting accounts. The draft would allow promotional credits, winnings, bank transfers and certain provider corrections, while permitting other methods approved by the executive director. Public comment is open until 15 May, with a hearing and legislative review to follow.
Illinois Representative Daniel Didech filed HB5143 to end the state’s per-bet sportsbook fee from 1 July 2026, according to the report. The bill would amend the fee’s scheduled duration; operators currently pay $0.25 on the first 20 million bets and $0.50 on additional wagers. It would need to pass before the change takes effect.