Public Gaming Industry
Regulatory Issues
Major Regulatory Changes in the Greek Casino Sector Being Considered by the Hellenic Gaming Commission
Major changes in the way casinos are operated in Greece are expected to become one of the main discussion topics in the next few weeks.
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India: 28% GST on online gaming may not impact taxation on e-sports, video games
Rules in the works for demarcation between the two forms of online gaming
The recently proposed 28 per cent goods and services tax (GST) o…
Brazil: Federal Government is already starting to debate on ‘Legal Framework for Gambling‘
The Federal Government is already starting to debate on an interim basis the support for the processing of the project that can legalize ga…
NFL seeks federal help to combat 'illicit' sports betting
The NFL outlined the league's gambling policy and called for federal assistance to address the "illicit sports betting market" in a respons…
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Fines Sports Betting Operators for Violating Gaming Commission Regulations
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission recently issued decisions resulting in fines for three of the state’s sports betting operators — MGM Sp…
UK Takes a Swipe at Video Game Loot Boxes Through New Guidelines
The UK will soon see more stringent guidelines on the sale of video games, particularly when it comes to in-game purchases from loot boxes…
Brazil: Sports betting and online games can be taxed at 15% by the Government and Senate
The Federal Government and the Federal Senate are considering the implementation of a 15% tax on sports betting and online gaming.
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Following announcements from the UK government over the gambling review white paper, key players within the industry have given their feedback
Following announcements from the UK government over the gambling review white paper, key players within the industry have given their feedb…
UK Gambling Commission issues £594,000 penalty
The UK Gambling Commission has handed operator Star Racing a £594,000 penalty over anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures…
Belgium Readies for Stringent Gambling Advertising Rules Despite Industry Pushback
Belgium is gearing up to enforce stringent gambling advertising restrictions. These changes, initiated by Vincent Van Quickenborne, Belgium…
SWEDEN: Licensing requirements for game providers come into force in Sweden
Spelinspektionen (SGA) is introducing new rules in an attempt to make it harder for unlicensed operators to offer their gambling services t…
GHANA: Six-member Audit Committee inaugurated for Gaming Commission
The Gaming Commission of Ghana has inaugurated a six-member audit committee to help to ensure sound financial management and control system…
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Introduces New Sports Betting Logo Requirement
As the Commonwealth’s gaming commission authorizes a new requirement for sports betting provider branding to be displayed in state sporting…
LAW 31.806 Peru: Law modifying iGaming regulatory framework and taxing foreign gambling operators is enacted
The Peruvian Government decided to enact Law 31.806, which modifies certain aspects of the law that regulates online gambling and sports be…
Ads for online gambling should be banned in Australia within three years, inquiry recommends
Plan gives broadcasters time to find alternatives while preventing ‘another generation from experiencing escalating gambling harm’, Labor M…
GERMANY: Gambling on the Internet: New seal to signify legal license and protect consumers
Gambling on the Internet: New seal to protect consumers
Highlights: The Joint Gambling Authority of the Länder (GGL) will introduce the se…
Brazil: Ministry of Finance intends to create secretariat to supervise online betting
The Ministry of Finance is planning to create a new secretariat for the practice of online betting. The folder led by Fernando Haddad inten…
Last month, the European Data Protection Board slapped Meta with a $1.3 billion fine over alleged violations of the region’s data privacy laws
The European Union has been busy in the world of tech, and not just on AI.
Last month, the European Data Protection Board slapped Meta wit…
Gambling Content on Twitch Rival Kick Leads to Ban in Greece
Kick.com, the up-and-coming streaming platform that wants to take down Twitch, is running into trouble. Even as it spends hundreds of milli…
NYS Inspector General Releases Annual Report on Gaming
Today, NYS Inspector General Lucy Lang released the 2022 Annual Report on Gaming Commission Oversight, which details the Office’s continued…
Maryland Sportsbook Requests to Ease Incentives Rules Denied
Maryland sportsbook operators have seen their numerous requests made to the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) for more lax…
MGM Makes Surprising Las Vegas Strip Gambling Change
MGM Makes Surprising Las Vegas Strip Gambling Change The company has changed a long-standing policy that may lead to Caesars and other oper…
NCAA, universities reportedly re-evaluating gambling policies amid growing sports betting landscape
The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) and US universities are reportedly considering changes to their policies and monitoring…
Netherlands: René Jansen, Chair of KSA, updates operators on upcoming ad ban guidelines
Despite the looming untargeted advertising ban coming into enforcement in the coming weeks, many operators have found a lack of direction f…
UK The Gambling Commission data shows 5% Q4 GGY rise in Great Britain
The Gambling Commission has published its statistics on the current trends of gambling behaviour in Great Britain.
The data shows that onl…
Betting scandal deals blow to Brazilian football’s development
From bent referees and inflated stadium contracts to the theft of the old World Cup trophy, Brazilian football is no stranger to scandal…
Mass. gaming regulators examining ‘Can’t Lose’ parlays
It‘s called “Big Cat’s Can’t Lose Parlay,” and Massachusetts gaming regulators are weighing whether bettors understand that the name is a t…
Seneca Nation, New York Agree To Tentative Terms On 20-Year Gambling Compact
A new gaming compact between New York and the Seneca Nation of Indians is almost a done deal, according to multiple reports. The Seneca Na…
UK: Gambling Commission - Market impact data on gambling behaviour - operator data to March 2023
The Gambling Commission has published further data showing how gambling behaviour is reacting to current environmental factors in Great Bri…
Entain anticipates "substantial" financial penalty from UK tax authority investigation
Sports betting and gaming giant Entain revealed on Wednesday that it is likely to face "a substantial financial penalty" as part of an inv…