New Jersey lawmakers reportedly agreed on a 19.75% tax rate for online gambling on 23 June, below Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed 25% rate. The legislature had until 1 July to pass the 2026 budget; the reported agreement was not officially confirmed in the source.
The reported rate would change the tax burden on online sportsbook and casino operators in New Jersey.
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The North Carolina State Lottery Commission reported a record $811.4 million in total sports wagering handle for October 2025 across the state’s eight licensed online sportsbooks. Paid wagering revenue was $784.3 million, and bettors received $728.9 million in winnings, the highest monthly payout since the market launched.
Major League Baseball said authorised sportsbook operators agreed to cap bets on individual pitches at $200 and exclude those wagers from parlays in the United States. MLB said the operators represent more than 98% of the US betting market and that the limits address integrity risks; the agreement followed indictments alleging two Cleveland Guardians pitchers rigged pitches.
Alberta has opened its online casino market to private operators, with multiple brands cleared to launch, according to a consumer guide. The guide names DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars, Penn Entertainment, BetMGM, bet365, Rush Street Interactive and Bally’s among companies entering the market. It says operators are launching casino and sportsbook services alongside the provincial PlayAlberta site.
Missouri launched legal sports betting on 1 December, with eight brands opening in the state. DraftKings and Circa Sports hold independent licences, while other operators partnered with teams or casinos; ESPN Bet ended operations as PENN shifted its US betting business to theScore Bet.
Missouri launched online sports betting on Monday, with the Missouri Gaming Commission licensing 10 sportsbooks for the opening day. Underdog withdrew and plans to offer sports predictions instead, leaving nine licensed sportsbooks; the state taxes operators at 10% of net revenue.