US Congressman Mike Rulli introduced the proposed GAMBLER Act to redirect federal gambling excise-tax revenue to a Border Enforcement Trust Fund for ICE operations. The source says the tax currently raises about $300 million annually for the US Treasury’s general fund; the bill would redirect that revenue without increasing taxes.
The proposal could change how federal gambling excise-tax revenue is allocated if enacted.
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Representatives Dan Goldman and Blake Moore introduced the Gambling Disorder Health Study Act on 3 June, proposing a multi-year federal study of gambling disorder and prevention and treatment approaches. The bill would direct 10% of federal excise tax revenue on state-authorised wagers to fund the work for up to three fiscal years, with annual reports to Congress from the Health and Human Services Secretary.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has proposed a progressive tax on casinos before his term ends in January. The plan would set an effective rate of 23%, with casinos earning more than a threshold paying up to 35%; Polis said it could raise $80.2 million annually for childcare and preschool programmes.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has proposed raising the state's tax on casinos before his term ends in January. The proposal would replace the current effective rate of 16.1% with a progressive tax at an effective rate of 23%. The governor's office said the measure could raise $80.2 million a year in new revenue for childcare and preschool programmes.
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.
US courts and regulators are expected to address whether prediction-market contracts fall under federal derivatives rules or state gambling laws, reportedly within six to 12 months, according to a Raymond James analysis. Kalshi and Polymarket are among the platforms affected, while state authorities argue sports betting should not be federalised.
It was reported that SOFTSWISS selected iGB and ICE as media partners for its 2026 Tech Race Summit. The event aims to bring together engineering specialists to discuss technology used in iGaming businesses.