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Legality
Epic Games Humbles Google. Is Apple Next?
Epic Games Humbles Google. Is Apple Next?
The only time that gaming and online gambling tend to crossover is when it comes to the divisive topic of loot boxes and whether they should be deemed to be gambling due to their use of slot-like inducements. However, Epic Games' latest victory c...Jan 03, 2024Brazil Says Bye-Bye to Casino Bonuses and Credit Cards
Brazil Says Bye-Bye to Casino Bonuses and Credit Cards
Despite Brazil's long and storied history of gambling, the hobby was banned in 1946. The ban was spearheaded by the wife of the then president, Eurico Gaspar Dutra, who, thanks to her personal beliefs, hated games of chance. The one gambling game...Apr 24, 2024Chile Opens its Doors to Licensed and Regulated Online Gambling
Chile Opens its Doors to Licensed and Regulated Online Gambling
More government officials are shifting focus to online gaming or, more specifically, the regulation thereof. Chile is among the latest to finally focus on implementing gaming regulations to regulate the market. They created a new bill, which has...Jan 23, 2024Is an Online Gambling Adpocalypse Headed for Spain?
Is an Online Gambling Adpocalypse Headed for Spain?
A few years ago, online advertising bans hit social media and video platforms like YouTube like a tsunami. This tidal wave swept away most of what was then a thriving industry, leading online content creators to coin the term 'adpocalypse'. Despi...May 06, 2024US Supreme Court Expected to Rule on Florida Betting Case on June 13th
US Supreme Court Expected to Rule on Florida Betting Case on June 13th
It’s crunch time for the future of Florida’s betting. Legal experts in the know predict that the prolonged conflict that saw West Flagler go to the apex court of the United States will be concluded soon. So, the final push by West Flagler commences o...Jun 04, 2024Online Gambling in Canada: A House Divided
Online Gambling in Canada: A House Divided
As Canadian provinces look to regulate online gambling and fortify their land-based gambling regulations the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake has been seen to throw a spanner in the works by taking iGaming Ontario to court. Join us as we learn more ab...May 15, 2024India Slams the Door on Crypto Exchanges
India Slams the Door on Crypto Exchanges
crypto casinos are growing more popular and, as such, catching the eye of governing bodies and authorities globally. While crypto gaming has less restrictive features in most areas, India has taken a different approach. In 2023, India announced...Jan 18, 2024Epic Games Humbles Google. Is Apple Next?
Epic Games Humbles Google. Is Apple Next?
The only time that gaming and online gambling tend to crossover is when it comes to the divisive topic of loot boxes and whether they should be deemed to be gambling due to their use of slot-like inducements. However, Epic Games' latest victory c...Jan 03, 2024Brazil Says Bye-Bye to Casino Bonuses and Credit Cards
Brazil Says Bye-Bye to Casino Bonuses and Credit Cards
Despite Brazil's long and storied history of gambling, the hobby was banned in 1946. The ban was spearheaded by the wife of the then president, Eurico Gaspar Dutra, who, thanks to her personal beliefs, hated games of chance. The one gambling game...Apr 24, 2024Chile Opens its Doors to Licensed and Regulated Online Gambling
Chile Opens its Doors to Licensed and Regulated Online Gambling
More government officials are shifting focus to online gaming or, more specifically, the regulation thereof. Chile is among the latest to finally focus on implementing gaming regulations to regulate the market. They created a new bill, which has...Jan 23, 2024Is an Online Gambling Adpocalypse Headed for Spain?
Is an Online Gambling Adpocalypse Headed for Spain?
A few years ago, online advertising bans hit social media and video platforms like YouTube like a tsunami. This tidal wave swept away most of what was then a thriving industry, leading online content creators to coin the term 'adpocalypse'. Despi...May 06, 2024US Supreme Court Expected to Rule on Florida Betting Case on June 13th
US Supreme Court Expected to Rule on Florida Betting Case on June 13th
It’s crunch time for the future of Florida’s betting. Legal experts in the know predict that the prolonged conflict that saw West Flagler go to the apex court of the United States will be concluded soon. So, the final push by West Flagler commences o...Jun 04, 2024Online Gambling in Canada: A House Divided
Online Gambling in Canada: A House Divided
As Canadian provinces look to regulate online gambling and fortify their land-based gambling regulations the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake has been seen to throw a spanner in the works by taking iGaming Ontario to court. Join us as we learn more ab...May 15, 2024India Slams the Door on Crypto Exchanges
India Slams the Door on Crypto Exchanges
crypto casinos are growing more popular and, as such, catching the eye of governing bodies and authorities globally. While crypto gaming has less restrictive features in most areas, India has taken a different approach. In 2023, India announced...Jan 18, 2024Ukraine and Google at Odds over Legal Casino Ads
Ukraine and Google at Odds over Legal Casino Ads
The Ukrainian Gambling Council has objected to Google's strict gambling ad policy. To protect the regulated market, UGC is appealing to the tech giant to allow adverts from licensed operators. According to the council, a blanket ban is unfair but wou...Oct 23, 2024Netherlands Nanny State: Casino Deposit Limits as of 1 October 2024
Netherlands Nanny State: Casino Deposit Limits as of 1 October 2024
Starting 1 October 2024, the Dutch Gambling Authority, or Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), will impose stricter depositing limits for online casino players in the Netherlands. This rigorous action is in response to NOGA's (the Netherlands Online Gambling As...Sep 30, 2024Danish Gambling Authority Cracks Down on Robux and Skin Betting
Danish Gambling Authority Cracks Down on Robux and Skin Betting
The Danish Gambling Authority (DGA) continued to play hardball with illegal casinos and betting sites in 2024, banning 162 websites. This is an impressive turn of events, considering Denmark has banned 438 websites since 2012. This marks the seco...Sep 09, 2024Crypto Casino F1 Sponsorship Hits a Road Bump
Crypto Casino F1 Sponsorship Hits a Road Bump
With more countries working towards implementing a licensed online casino framework or formalising the extent to which gambling content is banned, the sponsorship loophole that crypto casinos have been using to grow their global footprint might becom...Sep 02, 2024Spribe Lose $330 Million Aviator Trademark Lawsuit
Spribe Lose $330 Million Aviator Trademark Lawsuit
Earlier this week, the online gambling industry was reminded that it does not exist in a silo where it can use any graphics, names and logos without ensuring they have the rights to them. Join us as we delve into how the unfair use of the term ‘Aviat...Aug 28, 2024South Carolina Renews Sports Betting Legalization Efforts, Again
South Carolina Renews Sports Betting Legalization Efforts, Again
South Carolina is far from being a gambling hub. The state takes a conservative stance and has some of the strictest anti-gambling laws in the country. It’s the only one on the East Coast that voted Republican by a large margin in 2020. You won’t fin...Aug 26, 2024Bulgaria Bans Gambling Advertising - Except on Social Media
Bulgaria Bans Gambling Advertising - Except on Social Media
Bulgaria has taken a bold step in reshaping its gambling landscape by introducing strict advertising restrictions that have sent waves through the industry. In a move that surprised many, the country’s lawmakers decided to crack down on gambling adve...Aug 25, 2024Court Orders Austrian Player to Refund an Unlicensed Casino
Court Orders Austrian Player to Refund an Unlicensed Casino
When it comes to the value that playing at a regulated online casino holds for players, legal support in the case of a dispute is often at the top of the list. However, some players choose to frequent offshore gambling sites, given that, in most case...Aug 15, 2024Will Alberta Offer Licensed Online Casino Gambling by 2025?
Will Alberta Offer Licensed Online Casino Gambling by 2025?
Statements by various members of the Albertan parliament have cemented the notion that Alberta will soon follow in Ontario’s footsteps and license offshore casinos. While these individuals have given no specific timelines, there have been several ind...Aug 08, 2024Pennsylvania Casinos Urge State Supreme Court to Annul Slot Taxes
Pennsylvania Casinos Urge State Supreme Court to Annul Slot Taxes
On Monday, 29 July, 12 out of the 17 land-based casino operators in Pennsylvania filed a petition for review to the Supreme Court, requesting it to consider canceling the existing 48%-54% tax imposed on all slot machine revenues in the state. The cas...Jul 31, 2024New Zealand Announces Licensed Online Casino Gambling by 2026
New Zealand Announces Licensed Online Casino Gambling by 2026
In a surprise announcement the government of New Zealand just announced its plans to license and regulate online casino gambling. This would be fantastic news for online casino operators and players who have been calling for an open-border multi-lice...Jul 31, 2024Online Casino Promotions Alive and Well in Spain
Online Casino Promotions Alive and Well in Spain
One of online casino regulators' go-to decisions in pursuing enhanced, safer gambling protocols is to ban the advertising of welcome bonuses, VIP programs and other promotions to prospective players. The intent is sound enough to stop people who...Jul 25, 2024