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Ohio representative proposes online casino bill with 28% tax and sweepstakes ban

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Ohio Representative Brian Stewart introduced House Bill 298 to legalise online casinos in the state, reportedly. The proposal sets a 28% tax on gross gaming revenue, bars operators without an Ohio retail presence and would prohibit certain dual-currency sweepstakes casinos. It requires a $50 million initial licence fee and a $10 million renewal fee.

The bill would set proposed market-entry, tax and sweepstakes rules for online casino operators in Ohio.

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Washington, D.C. councilmember proposes iGaming legalisation and sweepstakes ban

Washington, D.C. Councilmember Wendell Felder introduced legislation to legalise online casino gaming and prohibit dual-currency sweepstakes games in the district. The proposal would set a 25% tax on gross iGaming revenue, a $2 million licence fee and a minimum player age of 21; the Office of Lottery and Gaming would oversee the market. It would also allow civil penalties of up to $100,000 per violation, according to the bill text.

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