The Vices of March: Sin Taxes Meet March Madness

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  • Published Mar 1, 2012 - [Updated Jul 23, 2019]
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Whether we’re talking about the Super Bowl, Fantasy Football, or March Madness, we all may have to pay “sin tax” on everything from those “legal” gambling wagers to the kegs of beer consumed while enjoying those sports.  With March Madness and St. Patricks Day (one of the biggest holidays for beer consumption) all in the same week,  gambling casinos and alcohol companies can expect to generate a hefty amount of tax revenue.    Check out our infographic which shows just how much revenue is generated from March Madness and “Sin Taxes”.

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