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US lawmakers advance gambling bills on sweepstakes, taxes and sports betting

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Lawmakers in several US states are considering gambling measures during the 2026 legislative sessions. New Jersey bills include licensing for sweepstakes casinos and bans on in-play microbetting and player-specific college prop bets; West Virginia’s HB4398 would raise the sports betting tax from 10% to 25%.

Proposed changes could affect operators’ licensing, betting products, advertising rules and tax obligations across several US markets.

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Uruguay to exclude AUF from sports betting tax distribution from 2027

Reportedly, Uruguay will change from January 2027 how a portion of tax revenue earmarked for sports infrastructure is distributed, excluding the AUF.

A reform approved by Parliament will alter how part of the tax revenue designated for sports infrastructure is allocated in Uruguay, with the change taking effect in January 2027. Under that reform, the Uruguayan Football Association is excluded from the distribution.

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