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Ohio senator considers betting restrictions and opposes proposed tax

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Ohio state Senator Bill DeMora is considering legislation to expand access to sports broadcasts and has criticised proposed changes to the state’s sports-betting rules. The proposals include limits on wager types and spending, ending mobile betting, and an additional tax on total betting volume; DeMora said the tax could double operators’ current burden.

The proposals could change permitted betting products, mobile access and the tax burden for Ohio operators.

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New Jersey senator proposes gambling oversight and tax measures

New Jersey state senator John McKeon introduced proposals to restrict simulated casino apps for young users, increase operator liability for self-exclusion failures and raise taxes on online casinos and sports betting, according to the report. A separate proposal would require monthly user notifications summarising gambling wins and losses; the measures are under Senate review.

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