Public Gaming Industry
Regulatory Issues
Brazil to form lottery regulator while Lotex bid stalls again
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies has granted provisional approval for the establishment of a new lottery organization for regulating gambling...
Two Malta-based gambling firms fined millions by UK regulator
Two Malta-based gambling firms fined millions by UK regulator Money laundering irregularities occurred in the UK Earlier this year, the M...
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak to name 2 appointments to Nevada Gaming Control Board
When Steve Sisolak takes over as governor next month, he’ll have two important gaming regulatory appointments to quickly make.
The terms...
Malta’s online gambling operators can’t find enough qualified staff
Malta-licensed online gambling operators had nearly 800 unfilled positions at the end of last year, primarily due to a lack of qualified ...
The Nevada Gaming Commission has accepted a settlement figure of US$2 million for CG Technology over a recent violation
The Nevada Gaming Commission has accepted a settlement figure of US$2 million for CG Technology over a recent violation.
US.- Las Vegas ...
UK Gambling machine climbdown means new rules go ahead in April
The maximum bet on fixed-odds betting terminals will be cut from April after the government bowed to pressure.
Ministers had been facing...
The Illinois Racing Board on Thursday approved proposed rules that would allow betting on videos of past races at Illinois racetracks
llinois gamblers could soon have another new way to place bets, with a proposal to allow wagering on “historical” horse races passing ano...
Two Hearings Scheduled On New South Dakota State-Tribe Gambling Compact
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) - Public hearings are planned in Sisseton and Watertown on Nov. 20 to discuss proposed amendments to the state's gamb...
All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) seeking action against offshore betting websites
Some of the websites that are accused of doing the same and named in the letter send to the PM include betfair.com, jetwin.com, bodogindi...
Argentina: Online gambling in Buenos Aires budget plans
Legislators in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s largest province, are reported to be reviewing the legalisation of online gambling activities as...
Belgium approves tough directives on online gambling advertising
Belgium becomes the latest European jurisdiction to serve industry leadership more headaches, confirming that it will move ahead with its...
Belgium’s Anti-Lootbox Stance Causes Games To Be Withdrawn
Earlier this year, the Belgian government determined that lootboxes were gambling and threatened to take action against any gaming compan...
Massachusetts Gov. Baker to pick Gaming Commission leader 'in near future'
Gov. Charlie Baker plans to appoint a new head of the state Gaming Commission soon, his office said, as the commission nears the final ac...
UK: MPs interested in betting industry are the reason for delays says Crouch
MINISTERS’ links with the betting industry are the reason for the delays in new restrictions being placed on fixed-odds betting terminals...
Casino Association of South Africa publishes latest Survey
The Casino Association of South Africa (CASA) has published its latest Survey on its members' casinos.
CASA represents the interests o...
Dutch Gambling Regulator Hands Out More Fines This Week
Dutch Gaming Authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has imposed a fine of 350,000 euros on CyberRock Entertainment NV and Honeydew Trading Li...
UK to Increase Remote Gambling Duty from September 2019
UK to Increase Remote Gambling Duty from September 2019
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Phillip Green revealed in his autumn 2018 budget ...
Spain: Deadline for submitting applications will be 17 December 2018 for online gambling licenses
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As announced in our previous entry in this blog, on December 2017 a resolution launching the call...
Scratched: State says track can stop racing horses, keep slots
It’s big news in Florida’s gambling world: The pari-mutuel formerly known as Calder Race Course has gotten the OK from state gambling reg...
Swedish Gaming Regulator to Hold Briefing on Technical Requirements
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UK Gambling industry firmly rejects FA's proposal for 'fair return' of funds to support grass-roots game
Gambling bosses have reacted angrily to Football Association proposals to demand potentially tens of millions of pounds from the betting ...
All You Need to Know about Gambling in South Africa
Gambling has always stirred up a lot of controversy within South Africa with the subject being debated time and time again. Consequently,...
UKGC WATCH: New rules that better protect consumers come into force from 31 October, here's what you need to know
New rules from the Gambling Commission come into force from 31 October 2018. The changes to the Licence conditions and codes of practice ...
Virginia Lottery says it will monitor frequent winners after Virginian-Pilot investigation
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In the wake of an investigation by The Virginian-Pilot on frequent winners, the Virginia Lottery has rolled out three policy ch...
Majority of New Gambling Accounts in Sweden Registered with International Operators, Report Finds
Majority of New Gambling Accounts in Sweden Registered with International Operators, Report Finds gambling operators have proved particul...
Leading figures call for gambling advertising to be restricted
The amount of gambling advertising in sport is becoming problematic for fans, and in particular children, according to leading figures in...
Australia: New South Wales Betting Tax Amendment (Point of Consumption) Bill 2018
Betting Tax Amendment (Point of Consumption) Bill 2018
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Government
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In Legislative Ass...
Czech Govt Struggling To Fine Unlicensed iGaming Operators
The Czech government’s alleged failure to penalize unlicensed gambling operators has been put under the spotlight.
Czech media outlet E1...
Swedish Gaming Regulatory Receives Over 60 Applications from Gambling Operators
The Swedish gaming regulatory body Lotteriinspektionen announced on Friday that it had received more than 60 applications from gambling o...