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Legality
FEATUREDAustralia Bans 8 Online Casinos Accused of Defrauding Players
Australia Bans 8 Online Casinos Accused of Defrauding Players
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has decided to remove the kit gloves and ban several online casinos that have recently generated a slew of complaints from local players. These new bans bring the number of blocked websites to more th...Jun 18, 2022FEATUREDMacau Publishes the Final Draft of its Radical Gambling Bill
Macau Publishes the Final Draft of its Radical Gambling Bill
On Tuesday, June 14th, Macau released the final draft of its updated gambling bill, consisting of a radical regulatory revamp stipulating the region’s new stringent rules on gaming revenue and junket operations. This long-anticipated document is the...Jun 18, 2022FEATUREDKSA Issues Celebrity Advertising Ban Reminder
KSA Issues Celebrity Advertising Ban Reminder
Despite being one of the more recent online gambling regulators, only entering the marketplace in 2022, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gaming authority, has proven to be one of the more proactive and level-headed of its peers. While they are...Jun 16, 2022FEATUREDWestern Australia Legislators Move to Beef Up Gaming Regulations
Western Australia Legislators Move to Beef Up Gaming Regulations
Western Australia is updating its gambling laws, and from the look of things, the regulatory changes will be stricter on casino operators that will fail to toe the line. The definitive move to introduce the reforms came on Wednesday, the same day New...Jun 25, 2022FEATUREDNorth Carolina House Axes Mobile Sports Betting Measure
North Carolina House Axes Mobile Sports Betting Measure
A Senate bill proposing the legalization of mobile sports betting was shut down in the North Carolina House on Wednesday, shattering any hopes of such a law being passed in 2022. The said bill, SB688, was rejected by a close vote of 53-49 in the Hous...Jun 23, 2022FEATUREDTrio of Appeals Denied as Swedish Courts Back Spelinspektionen
Trio of Appeals Denied as Swedish Courts Back Spelinspektionen
When the Swedish Gambling Inspectorate penalised three operators in 2019, it did not expect a string of court cases would follow. All three of the operators appealed the Spelinspektionen’s findings through several cases at three of the country’s cour...Jul 13, 2022Resetting the Lines Between Gamification and Gambling
Resetting the Lines Between Gamification and Gambling
Lootboxes have become one of the most divisive monetisation practices in the world. Many companies believe they are a necessary and user-friendly way for video game studios to avoid charging for their releases. Players can install and play a hot new...Mar 07, 2023FEATUREDAustralia Bans 8 Online Casinos Accused of Defrauding Players
Australia Bans 8 Online Casinos Accused of Defrauding Players
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has decided to remove the kit gloves and ban several online casinos that have recently generated a slew of complaints from local players. These new bans bring the number of blocked websites to more th...Jun 18, 2022FEATUREDMacau Publishes the Final Draft of its Radical Gambling Bill
Macau Publishes the Final Draft of its Radical Gambling Bill
On Tuesday, June 14th, Macau released the final draft of its updated gambling bill, consisting of a radical regulatory revamp stipulating the region’s new stringent rules on gaming revenue and junket operations. This long-anticipated document is the...Jun 18, 2022FEATUREDKSA Issues Celebrity Advertising Ban Reminder
KSA Issues Celebrity Advertising Ban Reminder
Despite being one of the more recent online gambling regulators, only entering the marketplace in 2022, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gaming authority, has proven to be one of the more proactive and level-headed of its peers. While they are...Jun 16, 2022FEATUREDWestern Australia Legislators Move to Beef Up Gaming Regulations
Western Australia Legislators Move to Beef Up Gaming Regulations
Western Australia is updating its gambling laws, and from the look of things, the regulatory changes will be stricter on casino operators that will fail to toe the line. The definitive move to introduce the reforms came on Wednesday, the same day New...Jun 25, 2022FEATUREDNorth Carolina House Axes Mobile Sports Betting Measure
North Carolina House Axes Mobile Sports Betting Measure
A Senate bill proposing the legalization of mobile sports betting was shut down in the North Carolina House on Wednesday, shattering any hopes of such a law being passed in 2022. The said bill, SB688, was rejected by a close vote of 53-49 in the Hous...Jun 23, 2022FEATUREDTrio of Appeals Denied as Swedish Courts Back Spelinspektionen
Trio of Appeals Denied as Swedish Courts Back Spelinspektionen
When the Swedish Gambling Inspectorate penalised three operators in 2019, it did not expect a string of court cases would follow. All three of the operators appealed the Spelinspektionen’s findings through several cases at three of the country’s cour...Jul 13, 2022Resetting the Lines Between Gamification and Gambling
Resetting the Lines Between Gamification and Gambling
Lootboxes have become one of the most divisive monetisation practices in the world. Many companies believe they are a necessary and user-friendly way for video game studios to avoid charging for their releases. Players can install and play a hot new...Mar 07, 2023North Carolina Online & Mobile Betting Bill Gains Traction in the Senate
North Carolina Online & Mobile Betting Bill Gains Traction in the Senate
Excitement is rife in the Old North State as the state inches closer to passing an online mobile sports betting bill. The measure is currently being discussed in the North Carolina Senate after it was amended and advanced by a committee. Senate l...May 28, 2023Macau's Tighter Gaming Credit Law Picks Up Steam in the Legislature
Macau's Tighter Gaming Credit Law Picks Up Steam in the Legislature
The gambling capital of the world, Macau, is seeking to beef up its gaming credit laws. The first notable move toward the new gaming credit law was initiated on Thursday when Macau lawmakers gave their first nod of approval to the bill. The said bill...May 21, 2023GGL Sticks the Landing of its First Online Casino Court Case in Germany
GGL Sticks the Landing of its First Online Casino Court Case in Germany
In March 2023, the newly empowered German gambling authority, Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), took its first legal action against a licensed online casino believed to be in breach of the advertising provisions of the State Treaty on G...May 15, 2023Texas Edges Closer to Sports Betting Debut Following House Approval
Texas Edges Closer to Sports Betting Debut Following House Approval
In a dramatic vote that involved a lot of compromises and lobbying, the Texas House of Representatives recently approved a bill that would allow for a constitutional amendment on sports betting within state lines. The bill required 100 votes to sail...May 15, 2023Norway Unveils Plan to Begin DNS Blocking Unlicensed Casinos
Norway Unveils Plan to Begin DNS Blocking Unlicensed Casinos
The gambling authority of Norway, Lotteri- og stiftelsestilsynet, has been granted rights to launch a high-concentration DNS Blocking campaign against unlicensed online casino businesses beginning in January 2024. The regulator believes that limiting...May 01, 2023New Jersey Appeals Court to Rule on $55M Casino Taxation Dispute
New Jersey Appeals Court to Rule on $55M Casino Taxation Dispute
The legal battle between the Garden State and Atlantic City is finally coming to an end, with the New Jersey appeals court set to determine whether the state should pay up millions in taxes. As a result, local funding worth at least $55 million, whic...Apr 24, 2023Macau Junket Boss Jailed 14 Years for Illegal Gambling & Money Laundering
Macau Junket Boss Jailed 14 Years for Illegal Gambling & Money Laundering
On Friday, April 21, Macau’s second-largest Junket operator, Levo Chan Weng Li, was slapped with a 14-year prison sentence for his role in running an illegal gambling ring worth billions of dollars. Chan is the founder, chairman, and controlling shar...Apr 23, 2023Germany Rules That Promotions Offered as Raffles and Sweepstakes Constitute Gambling
Germany Rules That Promotions Offered as Raffles and Sweepstakes Constitute Gambling
Gaming websites offering casino games with sweepstakes or lucky draws to win real money have become popular in tightly regulated and unregulated gambling jurisdictions. This is because, in both instances, the rules around what constitutes "gambling"...Apr 20, 2023Canada Joins the Growing Number of Regulators Banning Celebrity Endorsements
Canada Joins the Growing Number of Regulators Banning Celebrity Endorsements
With the regulation of online gambling in Ontario, 2022 saw the market flooded with advertisements and promotions bearing the image of a host of celebrities. There was such a marked spike in the number of pop culture, sports, and social media icons e...Apr 18, 2023Unpacking India’s New Technology Rules and its Impact on Online Gambling
Unpacking India’s New Technology Rules and its Impact on Online Gambling
The Indian Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeiTY) has updated its rules and definitions for online gaming with the express intent of protecting consumers from predatory monetisation practices and addictive content. There was a hope that the new d...Apr 13, 2023Missouri Sports Betting Bill Derailed by VLTs in the Senate, Again!
Missouri Sports Betting Bill Derailed by VLTs in the Senate, Again!
The convoluted world of Missouri Sports betting faced yet another hurdle as Senate Bill 30 was bombarded with amendments in an apparent attempt to derail the process. The filibuster move was choreographed by none other than Senators Donny Hoskins, al...Apr 09, 2023Missouri Sports Betting Bill Wins House Support in New Gambling Expansion Bid
Missouri Sports Betting Bill Wins House Support in New Gambling Expansion Bid
The journey to an expanded gaming market in Missouri has received a shot in the arm after jumping its first significant hurdle in the state’s House of Representatives. House Bill 556, the Show-Me State’s measure to legalize retail and online sports w...Mar 31, 2023