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Sports betting 路 20 January 2026

US gambling legislation roundup: sweeps bans, tax hikes and sports betting reforms

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State lawmakers opened 2026 sessions with proposals on sports betting taxes, advertising, microbetting and college player props, alongside sweepstakes restrictions. These included raising West Virginia's sports betting tax from 10% to 25% and New Jersey bills on in-play microbetting and college player bets.

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