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EU Court Brands Loot Boxes as Illegal Games of Chance

EU Court Brands Loot Boxes as Illegal Games of Chance

An Austrian Court of Appeal ruled that EA's FIFA loot boxes constitute illegal games of chance in violation of the Gambling Act. As such, EU citizens have a legal right to full refunds and local businesses could face tax code violation penalties.

November 23, 2023
Amazon Faces Legal Action Over  Social Casino Games

Amazon Faces Legal Action Over Social Casino Games

Amazon found themselves on the receiving end of a class action lawsuit, seeking treble punitive damages, thanks to their involvement with social casino games. Is this a nuisance suit, or does it have merit? Read on to find out.

November 14, 2023
Will Italy Answer the Call to Update its Outdated Gambling Act?

Will Italy Answer the Call to Update its Outdated Gambling Act?

The Ministry of Finance issued preliminary amendments to the overdue Act of 2011 in Italy. Will industry pros accept these changes, and will punters appreciate the end of black market gambling - or is the price too high?

November 9, 2023
Lawmakers in the Philippines Demand POGO Closure

Lawmakers in the Philippines Demand POGO Closure

After increasing crime rates and a lack of promised revenue generation by offshore land-based gambling operators in the Philippines, lawmakers want PAGCOR to shut the sector down ahead of a full review and revamp process.

November 1, 2023
Oklahoma Legislators Shoot Down Two Tribal Gaming Compacts

Oklahoma Legislators Shoot Down Two Tribal Gaming Compacts

Lawmakers in Oklahoma have voted out a tribal-state gaming compact with two Native American tribes despite Governor Stitt’s endorsement. This is another of the many tribal gaming agreements negotiated by the governor that have faced legal contention.

October 30, 2023
Regulated Gambling in the UK and its Political Nemesis

Regulated Gambling in the UK and its Political Nemesis

The UKGC often comes under fire in the media for its poor handling of the market. Join us as we delve into a speech by CEO Andrew Rhodes, where he discusses the political challenges of UK regulation and their plans for better serving the community.

October 30, 2023
The Ban on Electronic Skill Games Reinstated by Virginia Supreme Court

The Ban on Electronic Skill Games Reinstated by Virginia Supreme Court

Things are getting heated up in Virginia’s gambling scene following the restoration of a ban on electronic skill games. A lower court had permitted them, but the state’s Supreme Court decided otherwise. Affected plaintiffs are, however, not backing down.

October 27, 2023
Italy's €1 Billion Unlicensed Gambling Market

Italy's €1 Billion Unlicensed Gambling Market

Each year, the number of gambling platforms increases, resulting in more unlicensed sites being used by Italian players. The EGBA is working towards decreasing the money lost to non-EU sites and ensuring local safety.

October 24, 2023
Germany Eyes Loot Box Regulation Crackdown

Germany Eyes Loot Box Regulation Crackdown

Lootboxes are a popular addition to video games today but could potentially harm youth. Countries like Germany are currently discussing implementing robust regulations and could ban them completely.

October 8, 2023
DOI Calls Out West Flagler Over FL Sports Betting Rehearing Request

DOI Calls Out West Flagler Over FL Sports Betting Rehearing Request

As the legal woes over Florida’s sports betting scene continue, USA’s Department of the Interior (DOI) has come guns blazing against West Flagler and Associates for their request to be granted an en banc hearing.

September 30, 2023
Curacao Set Become a Safer Haven for Online Casino Fans

Curacao Set Become a Safer Haven for Online Casino Fans

The island of Curacao makes the move to become a safer place for online gambling by updating its license application process. The new process will be launched as an online portal, making the change even easier.

September 21, 2023
Italian Court Orders AGCOM to Withdraw €750,000 Google Gambling Ad Case

Italian Court Orders AGCOM to Withdraw €750,000 Google Gambling Ad Case

AGCOM took Google to court in Italy for violations of its online gambling act, only to have the Administrative Court of Lazio rule in favour of the media giant. Join us as we delve into how they lost the case despite having the home-ground advantage.

September 12, 2023
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