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Japan to Introduce “Withholding Tax” for Non-National Gamblers at Planned Resorts

Withholding Tax Considered in Japan

Charlie | January 8, 2020 | Updated on: March 29th, 2021In Japan, lawmakers are debating a “withholding tax” for non-citizens who play at casinos. This tax is a first for Japan, they have plans to impose a system that allows the withholding winnings as part of a new tax strategy.  Japanese policymakers are adamant about […]

New True Rewards Loyalty Program from Golden Entertainment

The Strat Casino True Rewards Players Club

Charlie | January 7, 2020 | Updated on: March 29th, 2021True rewards is an existing reward system available and used by Golden Entertainment the casino giant. Customers earn points for the money they spend at their recreational resorts. In recent developments, Golden Entertainment has decided to combine all of the reward programs and make them […]

Tennessee Opens Door towards Legal Online Sports Betting; Regulations in Progress

Tennessee sports betting bill

Charlie | November 25, 2019 | Updated on: March 29th, 2021Tennessee sports betting is officially introduced for review. An announcement made by Tennessee’s Lottery revealed that there are drafts in place for the proposal of sports wagering regulations. The drafts indicate that the state is almost ready to implement laws that will make online sports […]

Wynn Resorts in the Clear after Court Case is Closed for Boston Resort

Lila Thorn | November 19, 2019 | Updated on: March 29th, 2021Wynn Resorts was accused of racketeering in Massachusetts in order to win their gaming license for the eventual Boston Harbor casino resort. While Federal Judge Patti Saris threw out the case, they did note that some arguments presented were valid. In the case Sterling […]

Canadian Study Proves Gambler’s Fallacy & Overspending Increases When Alcohol is Involved

Canadian Study Findings

Lila Thorn | November 18, 2019 | Updated on: March 29th, 2021A new Canadian study focused on gambling while drunk has revealed conclusive findings into chasing losses and Gambler’s Fallacy. Through a University of British Colombia (UBC) study, scientists have proven that alcohol affects judgement when gambling. Many frequent players will know about this and it […]

Connecticut Democrats Pushing to Legalize Sports Betting & Cannabis for More Cash

Connecticut Democrats Bill

Lila Thorn | November 15, 2019 | Updated on: March 29th, 2021Connecticut Democrats are putting forward some controversial new bills to raise money in the state. Reportedly, they’re hoping to revive sports betting laws and legalize cannabis to raise funds for a transportation plan. Governor Ned Lamont (D) has put forward the transportation plan, but […]

Federal Judge Orders Seneca Nation to Pay $335 million in Slot Revenues to New York

Seneca Nation Ruling USA

Lila Thorn | November 11, 2019 | Updated on: March 29th, 2021The Seneca Nation of New York was effectively ordered to pay the state $335 million in slot revenues. Reportedly, the tribe withheld the funds from New York state and local communities in a “disputed money sharing compact”. Through local new reports, it appears that […]

Legal US Sports Betting Hit Record High Revenues & Triggers New Legislation Plans

Legal US Sports Betting

Lila Thorn | November 7, 2019 | Updated on: March 29th, 2021Legal US sports betting is going from strength to strength, according to September’s revenue reports. Sportsbooks reported nearly $1.4 billion in bets for the month before tax. Through information tallied by the American Gaming Association (AGA), we can estimate big takings for the industry. […]

California Sportsbooks Could Be Legalized in 2020 Ballot Vote with a New Amendment

California Sportsbooks Bill

Lila Thorn | November 6, 2019 | Updated on: March 29th, 2021California sportsbooks could soon be legalized in the Golden State if a new amendment is voted in. According to reports, an amendment to the current gambling bill has been introduced and given a deadline for June 2020. If politicians vote it through, the issue […]