New York state senator Joe Addabbo filed bills addressing sweepstakes platforms and digital wagering licences. His S6013 proposal would increase the licence cap from nine to 14 by 31 January 2026 and 16 by 31 January 2027; it would also revise tax rates according to the number of licensed platforms.
The proposals could change the number of eligible operators and the tax rates applying to New York digital wagering.
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New York Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal introduced Bill A9343 in December to remove “in-play bets” from the state’s definition of authorised sports wagering and direct the state gaming commission to prohibit them. The bill has been referred to the Committee on Racing and Wagering; it would take effect immediately if both legislative chambers pass it and Governor Kathy Hochul signs it. Its text leaves the separate term “in-game wagering” unchanged.
A report describes Nevada’s gambling market as focused on land-based casinos, mobile sports betting and online poker. It estimates total 2025 gaming revenue at about $15.8bn and says mobile wagers accounted for roughly 70% of sports betting handle, exceeding $7.1bn in 2025.
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.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine proposed increasing the state’s sports betting tax from 20% to 40% in his final budget proposal. The measure could raise an additional $130 million to $180 million annually for a sports construction and education fund and youth sports initiatives. Sports Betting Alliance vice president Scott Ward warned that the increase could reduce investment and funding for responsible gaming.
New York state senator Joe Addabbo discussed casino expansion, prediction markets and online gambling regulation in an interview. He said full-scale casino licences create employment and revenue opportunities, while also requiring attention to problem-gambling risks; the source says Resorts World has about a three-year lead over Bally's and Hard Rock as they build their casinos.