President of UFC Calls For Repeal Of New Betting Tax Law
USA.– May 15, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com Dana White, president of UFC and one of the most influential figures in global sports, urges US President Donald Trump to repeal the new tax legislation affecting the sports betting industry in the United States. The measure, included in the fiscal package known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, is generating strong concern among operators, professional bettors and gaming industry stakeholders.
Overview
The new regulation limits the deduction of betting losses to only 90% of the winnings declared by players. Previously, bettors were allowed to fully offset losses against equivalent annual gambling winnings.
According to Dana White, the change could make legal betting irrational in the United States, directly impacting the sustainable growth of the regulated market.
Details / Context
The debate intensifies at a time when the US sports betting market continues expanding following legalization across multiple states. Industry concerns focus on the possibility that the increased tax burden may drive bettors toward illegal operators and offshore platforms.
Dana White argues that the measure:
- reduces the competitiveness of the regulated market;
- penalizes professional bettors;
- impacts sports entertainment businesses;
- and weakens industry transparency.
The proposal also raises concerns among online poker operators, sportsbooks and fantasy sports platforms that rely on regulatory stability to maintain investment and long-term growth.
Industry Impact
Gaming executives believe the higher tax pressure may lead to:
- lower legal betting volumes;
- reduced future tax revenue;
- expansion of the black market;
- and negative effects on betting-related sports sponsorships.
The discussion also touches on sports integrity, suspicious betting monitoring and the sustainability of the regulated US gaming ecosystem.
Industry associations such as the American Gaming Association support revisions to the proposal and defend more balanced taxation mechanisms to preserve market competitiveness.
Future Outlook
The issue is expected to remain at the center of political and economic discussions over the coming months, especially with the approach of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the anticipated growth in global sports betting activity.
Industry analysts believe any tax changes in the United States may directly influence international markets, operator strategies and future regulatory discussions worldwide.
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