Online sports betting could be lucrative for Alaska if new legislation gets the taxes right

By: Jacob Macumber-Rosin

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: February 27, 2026

Words: 600

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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Online sports betting is no longer a pastime limited to die-hard fans. It is the core of a rapidly growing industry, even though it is still banned in 20 states, including Alaska. But that may change this year.

Alaskan lawmakers are actively debating this session whether they should open their digital borders to this market. If legalization is a step Alaska decides to take, the right tax mix could result in notable fiscal advantages …

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