New Jersey Proposes Temporary Surcharge on World Cup Betting Revenue
As New Jersey prepares to host eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, including the highly anticipated final at MetLife Stadium, state lawmakers are looking to generate additional funds to cover the significant costs tied to the event. On May 1, 2026, Democratic Representative Michael Venezia introduced Assembly Bill 4838, which seeks to impose a temporary 10% surcharge on online sports betting revenue from all World Cup-related wagers. This would be the first such tax aimed specifically at an international sporting event in […] The post New Jersey Proposes Temporary Surcharge on World Cup Betting Revenue appeared first on World Casino News.
As New Jersey prepares to host eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, including the highly anticipated final at MetLife Stadium, state lawmakers are looking to generate additional funds to cover the significant costs tied to the event. On May 1, 2026, Democratic Representative Michael Venezia introduced Assembly Bill 4838, which seeks to impose a temporary 10% surcharge on online sports betting revenue from all World Cup-related wagers. This would be the first such tax aimed specifically at an international sporting event in […]
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