A group of major sports betting and iGaming operators in Pennsylvania is reportedly forming a super-PAC as lawmakers discuss possible tax increases. The group is expected to launch with about $10 million to influence next year’s elections and tax legislation; operators have warned they may pass higher costs on to bettors.
A tax increase could prompt operators to raise costs for Pennsylvania bettors.
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North Carolina lawmakers are debating a proposed increase to the state’s 18% tax on gross sports wagering revenue, with rates of 20% to 30% under discussion, according to the report. A previous Senate proposal to raise the rate to 36% stalled after the House did not support it.
North Carolina lawmakers reportedly reached an agreement to increase the sports betting tax in the upcoming state budget. The available report gives a possible rate range of 20% to 30%.
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.
New York state authorities plan to impose a 72% tax rate. The rate would apply to New York City's first casino resort.
North Carolina lawmakers have reportedly agreed to expand the allocation of sports betting tax revenue to include the University of North Carolina and North Carolina State University. The budget framework would also raise the operator tax rate from 18% to 23% from 1 July, but the measure still requires final approval and the governor’s signature.