New Jersey Assemblyman Dan Hutchison proposed a ban on microbetting, saying the wagers can encourage impulsive gambling and financial hardship. The article says Bill A5971 would impose fines of $500 to $1,000 for each violation if passed; the source does not identify a regulator or report a bill outcome.
If enacted, the proposal would expose sportsbook operators offering microbets to fines for each violation.
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Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer has proposed a new tax on each sports wager, according to a report. The proposal would also raise online casino duty to 36% for the largest operators.
Texas Republican lawmaker Charlie Geren has introduced a constitutional amendment that would let voters decide on casino gaming and sports betting on 2 November 2027, the proposal's media coverage reported. It would permit up to 10 casinos, require operator licences and cap taxes on casino and sports betting revenue at 15%; two-thirds of each legislative chamber must approve it before the vote can proceed.
Texans could decide whether to permit and regulate casino gaming and sports wagering under a constitutional amendment introduced by Charlie Geren, a Republican lawmaker from Fort Worth. The proposal schedules the public vote for 2 November 2027.
Pennsylvania Representative Joe Webster said he is introducing legislation to require licensed online gaming companies to provide users with monthly activity statements. Webster cited a 300% rise in contacts to the state problem gambling hotline from 2021 to 2024, with 37% linked to online wagering.
Ohio state representative Brian Stewart proposed a bill that would limit online casino licences to the state’s existing casinos and racinos. Under the proposal, operators would forgo conventional online bonuses and instead structure promotions to direct players to land-based venues; the bill’s prospects face an approaching midterm election calendar.
Illinois Representative Travis Weaver introduced HB5814 in the 104th General Assembly, proposing changes to sports wagering and fantasy contest rules. The bill would remove the exchange wager transaction tax and fantasy contest licensing framework, while leaving the main sports wagering tax structure unchanged; it would take effect immediately if enacted.