Public Gaming Industry
Regulatory Issues
Proposal outlines major changes at New Mexico racinos, tribal casinos
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new proposal aims to overhaul New Mexico’s gambling laws, putting racetrack casinos on virtually the same playi...
Pandemic could delay Macau tender, say former govt advisors
Two former advisors to post-handover administrations in Macau suggest that the disruption to the city’s casino business caused by Covid-1...
Massachusetts Gaming Commission hires its executive director from within
Karen Wells had been in the job on an interim basis since January
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission on Thursday hired Karen Wells, who...
Dutch Authorities Delay the Launch of Online Gaming Yet Again
The Netherlands’ online wagering sector, which was supposed to launch in the mid-summer of next year, is delayed for an additional two mo...
Lagos govt proposing N200 million licence fee for lottery operators
An executive bill currently under consideration in the Lagos House of Assembly is proposing a N200 million licence fee for lottery operat...
Ukraine president signs bill to legalize gambling
The newly enacted ‘Ukraine Gambling Law’ establishes that the government will form a regulated marketplace for the eight gambling discipl...
Puerto Rico launches public consultation on sports betting regulations
The Government of Puerto Rico has confirmed the opening of a period of public comment to regulate online gambling this week. The “Puerto...
The facts about Jamaica's lottery licences
The facts about Jamaica's lottery licences
Vitus Evans
Sunday, August 16, 2020
There continues to be some misunderstanding in regard...
Norway submits new Gambling legislation to EC
The legislation will now be subject to a standstill period until November 13.
08/14/20
The European Commission will scrutinise...
UK: World famous icons of British tourism and entertainment at risk unless Government moves to support casinos
World famous icons of British tourism and entertainment at risk unless Government moves to support casinos
Over 100 casinos at risk incl...
Ukraine Announces License Fees as per New Gambling Law
Ukraine’s new gambling legislation would allow the functioning of ground casinos in five-star hotels in the capital city of Kyiv and four...
Federal bill looks to national phase out of greyhound racing
CHARLESTON — Opponents of greyhound racing are taking their fight national with a new bill in Congress to phase out the sport that would ...
German States in Discussion Over Possible Transition Period for iGaming
Several German states are in discussions over a potential transition period that could allow operators to continue offering online casino...
Dutch Regulator Issued 14 Warnings for COVID-19-related Ads
Dutch Regulator Issued 14 Warnings for COVID-19-related Ads IN SUMMARY: Kansspelautoriteit, the Netherlands' gambling regulator, sent 14 ...
Main Netherlands iGaming Regulator Ordered to Reevaluate Its Licensing Protocols
The main regulatory body for the iGaming industry in the Netherlands, the KSA, or officially Kansspelautoriteit has been ordered to reeva...
UK GC data shows May recovery for UK sports betting; virtuals and poker down
New data published by the Gambling Commission shows a May recovery for sports betting after months of sports cancellations and lockdowns....
Nevada Gaming Commission Approves ‘First Step’ To Expand Cashless Wagering at Casinos
The Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday backed several rule changes to encourage use of cashless wagering systems at the state’s gaming pro...
Mississippi Gaming Commission Meeting Report
Friday, June 19, 2020
June 18 Meeting
The Mississippi Gaming Commission held its regular monthly meeting ...
State-run People’s Bank of China pledges to crack down on gambling-related cross-border capital flow
Combating cross-border gambling-related financial chains will be a “major political mission” assigned by China’s Central Government, acco...
UK: Influential group of MPs calls for total ban on gambling advertising
Exclusive: report proposing far tighter regulation for industry could shape government review
Gambling adverts should be banned, an infl...
UK Gambling Commission Information for operators re-opening land-based gambling premises
As restrictions on the lockdown ease the Commission has published a number of frequently asked questions covering its expectations from l...
FTC Could Approve Eldorado/Caesars Deal Before July, Brokerage Firm Claims
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) could sign off on Eldorado Resorts Inc.’s (NASDAQ:ERI) $17.3 billion acquisition of rival Caesars Ente...
Svenska Spel has called for the Swedish government to ban Secondary Lottery betting
Shadows threaten the financing of public utilities June 8, 2020
When the new Gaming Act was introduced, the government made it clear t...
Dutch Justice Minister orders online operators to wipe existing player databases
Dutch Justice Minister Sander Dekker has announced that operators will have to delete their existing customer databases when they receive...
La Française des Jeux (FDJ Group) Release of the 2019 Universal Registration Document
Regulatory News:
La Française des Jeux (Paris:FDJ) (FDJ), France’s leading gaming operator, announces the release of its 2019 Universal ...
Svenska Spel has called on Swedish licensees to step up
Changes afoot as Swedish minister proposes stronger measures
Svenska Spel has called on Swedish licensees to step up after the country’s...
‘No timeline’ for Ukrainian gambling legalisation
The odds are once again lengthening for the legalisation of gambling in Ukraine, with the country’s latest gaming bill put on the back-bu...
SVENSKA SPEL: Misleading statistics by news media about the Swedes' gaming at online casinos
In several news media, figures from the Gaming Inspectorate have been presented these days which are said to show a large increase in the...
Belgian Gaming Commission Appoints Magali Clavie as its President
The Belgian Gambling Commission (BGC) has appointed Magali Clavie as its new President. Clavie is a retired Judge of the Brussels High Co...
Singapore to Overhaul National Gambling Regulator for 2021
Singapore’s gambling regulator, the Casino Regulatory Authority (CRA), will be overhauled, combining the functions of multiple branches o...