Pennsylvania’s Gaming Control Board rolls out campaign against underage gambling ahead of March Madness, citing 75% gambling rate among college students.
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Colombia enacts 16% emergency tax on online gambling to raise $2.3B for flood relief. Industry voices concern after previous tax caused 30% revenue decline.
Sri Lanka aims to establish Colombo as a gaming hub with $250M annual revenue target. City of Dreams resort launches as island pursues tourist growth.
Argentina imposes nationwide ban on Polymarket after finding unauthorized operations, becoming Latin America’s first country to block a prediction market platform.
Philippine agencies CICC and PAOCC unite against illegal online gambling networks, using cyber forensics and coordinated enforcement after POGO ban.
Wisconsin Senate passes tribal sports betting bill 21-12. Governor Evers has five days to sign AB 601 despite opposition from DraftKings and FanDuel.
US lawmakers propose BETS OFF Act to criminalize prediction market bets on military strikes and government decisions after suspicious Polymarket trading.
Colombia implements 16% tax on online gambling deposits through Decrees 0240 and 0241. Crypto and traditional payments equally affected.
The BGC reports £60M in illegal bets at Cheltenham Festival as tax hikes and affordability checks drive UK bettors to unlicensed black market operators.
Offshore gambling platforms dominate 74% of the $90B US online betting market, growing 64% annually while licensed operators capture just 26% market share.