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Supreme Court Holds Meeting On Key Florida Sports Betting Case
As the Supreme Court nears summer recess, the clock is ticking on a decision that may determine the future of the Florida sports betting ...
Georgia: Social Casino Provider VGW Faces Illegal Gambling Lawsuit
Game developer Virtual Gaming Worlds, known for its free-to-play online games, is facing a class action lawsuit in Georgia alleging that ...
Vlaemminck.law Expansion: Connecting Europe
We are thrilled to share that VLAEMMINCK.law has officially signed a Cooperation Agreement with a prestigious Polish law firm - Jabłoński...
Resignation of UK Gambling Minister Stuart Andrew leaves industry with further election uncertainty
The limbo that the gambling industry was left amidst Rishi Sunak’s surprise decision to call a summer election was elevated upon the anno...
Florida Sports Betting Gets its Day in (Supreme) Court
The ability to offer sports betting in Florida is at stake.
The Seminole Tribe and its Hard Rock Bet sportsbook enjoy sole jurisdiction...
Appeals court rules against Torch Electronics and Missouri Gaming Commission
Appeals court rules against Torch Electronics and Missouri Gaming Commission
An appeals court refuses to declare whether or not the vide...
Swedish court reduces Kindred’s sanction fee for bonus violations
In 2020, the SGA hit Kindred with a hefty SEK100m (€8.7m) administrative fine for breaching regulations relating to customer bonus offers...
The biggest threat to Australia’s lotteries? This Oregon sports bar
It’s an understated sports bar on the outskirts of Portland, a low-slung, brown building that sits in a suburban strip mall surrounded by...
iGaming Ontario Handed Court Victory Over Mohawk Tribe
Private operator to earn $20 million bonus
The battle over control over Ontario’s bustling legal sports betting industry became a little...
US appeals court punts on liability shield for Apple, Google, Meta in casino app cases
May 22 (Reuters) - In the 18 months since the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed, opens new tab to hear a mid-case appeal on wheth...
West Flagler to SCOTUS: DoJ laid out why you should hear Florida wagering case
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West Flagler and Associates (WFA) Tuesday (21 May) discounted a recent argument by the the US Department of Justice ...
Interior Department Asks Supreme Court to Dismiss Florida Gaming Compact Case
The United States Department of the Interior (DOI) has petitioned the Supreme Court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the Class III gaming...
Hard Rock Eyes Florida Online Casino Push Once Compact Legality Settled
A favorable US Supreme Court decision on the challenge of its compact could lead the Seminole Tribe to begin pursuing Florida online casi...
Cayuga Nation Sues New York State Over Lottery Sales on Reservation
The Cayuga Nation is suing the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) for selling lottery tickets on its reservation in the state’s Fin...
North Carolina State Lottery Commission ACTION: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
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DATE: March 20, 2024 AGENCY: North Carolina State Lottery Commission ACTION: Notice of Proposed R...
New Italian Rules on the Online Gambling Regime and Licenses Approved
A major reform of the Italian rules on online gambling, including regulations on the award of remote gaming licenses, have been appro...
Florida anti-gambling group lobbies US Supreme Court
A coalition of Florida anti-gambling groups have filed an amicus brief in the US Supreme Court against the Seminoles’ online sports betti...
U.S. Supreme Court grants extension for government response in Florida online sports betting case
The U.S. Supreme Court has approved an extension for the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) to submit its response in a case that coul...
Italy's authorities issue illegal gaming notice due to misleading online advertising
The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) has issued a statement reminding of the legal restrictions placed on advertising gambling...
US Supreme Court urged to block Florida sports betting deal with Seminole Tribe
This question is exceptionally important not just for the people of Florida, but for the nationwide precedent it will set for other state...
Secretary of the Interior Issues Class III Gaming Procedures for Five Tribes Without Role for State of California
On January 31, 2024, the United States Department of the Interior issued gaming procedures under the Federal Indian Gaming Regulatory...
Court Challenge To Legality Of Ontario Online Gambling Sector Begins Next Week
Ontario’s open online gambling framework will be thoroughly tested in a court of law next week as lawyers for the Ontario government prep...
Virginia Explained: The never-ending battle over skill games
After Senate’s friendly approach, House pushes tougher rules on slots-like devices
No matter how many times Virginia tries to ban so-cal...
West Flagler Asks US Supreme Court To Review Challenge Of Seminole Compact In Florida
A Florida pari-mutuel company is asking the US Supreme Court to take a look at the legality of the Seminole Tribe’s gaming compact with t...
Legality of fantasy sports in Florida disputed
TALLAHASSEE — As the Seminole Tribe offers online sports betting in Florida, a dispute over fantasy sports is heating up amid efforts by ...
Amazon Rejects Liability for Social Casino Apps, Asks Judge to Halt Lawsuit
Amazon attorneys last week responded to the company being named in a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging it conspired with social casi...
California Tribal bid for federal recognition could pave way for LA area’s first Indian casino
LOS ANGELES — A local tribe’s bid for federal recognition is getting a boost from organized labor and a member of Congress who recently i...
Casino Operator Wants Sports Betting in Florida Decided by Voters
West Flagler and the Seminole Tribe have had a long year in the courtroom.
A casino operator is attempting to keep the Florida sports be...
UN Global perspective Human stories : ‘Illegal betting is the number one factor fueling corruption in sports’
The global problem of illegal sports betting, the fraudulent manipulation of competitions, and the involvement of organized crime in the ...