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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, 2024UKGC £19.2 Million Fine Smashes World Record Holding Slot Win
UKGC £19.2 Million Fine Smashes World Record Holding Slot Win
When the online gambling community reports on numbers like “£19.2 million", it is usually connected to an impressive progressive jackpot win. In fact, the current registered Guinness World Record for the "largest jackpot payout in an online slot mac...Mar 28, 2023Brazil Chamber of Deputies Okays Sports Betting & iGaming Regulation
Brazil Chamber of Deputies Okays Sports Betting & iGaming Regulation
South American powerhouse Brazil has taken a giant leap towards legalizing sports betting and iGaming. Bill 3626/2023 has been languishing in the legislative process, and the latest move by the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies will be a relief for all t...Dec 26, 2023India 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, 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, 2024Ontario Bans Use of Pro Athletes & Celebrities in Sports Betting Ads
Ontario Bans Use of Pro Athletes & Celebrities in Sports Betting Ads
In a move geared towards protecting vulnerable youth, Ontario has banned professional athletes’ appearances in online gambling ads, with the new restrictions poised to take effect on February 28, 2024. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AG...Aug 31, 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, 2023Epic 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, 2024UKGC £19.2 Million Fine Smashes World Record Holding Slot Win
UKGC £19.2 Million Fine Smashes World Record Holding Slot Win
When the online gambling community reports on numbers like “£19.2 million", it is usually connected to an impressive progressive jackpot win. In fact, the current registered Guinness World Record for the "largest jackpot payout in an online slot mac...Mar 28, 2023Brazil Chamber of Deputies Okays Sports Betting & iGaming Regulation
Brazil Chamber of Deputies Okays Sports Betting & iGaming Regulation
South American powerhouse Brazil has taken a giant leap towards legalizing sports betting and iGaming. Bill 3626/2023 has been languishing in the legislative process, and the latest move by the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies will be a relief for all t...Dec 26, 2023India 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, 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, 2024Ontario Bans Use of Pro Athletes & Celebrities in Sports Betting Ads
Ontario Bans Use of Pro Athletes & Celebrities in Sports Betting Ads
In a move geared towards protecting vulnerable youth, Ontario has banned professional athletes’ appearances in online gambling ads, with the new restrictions poised to take effect on February 28, 2024. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AG...Aug 31, 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, 2023Filibuster Snuffs Out Missouri's Regulated Sports Betting Pursuit
Filibuster Snuffs Out Missouri's Regulated Sports Betting Pursuit
Once again, Missouri’s regulated sports betting efforts have been served a cold dish of disappointment after a bill to regulate the activity has failed flat. The latest drawback came due to very spirited efforts by Senator Denny Hoskins, the Show-Me...Apr 30, 2022New York Appeals Court Deems DFS Contests a Game of Skill
New York Appeals Court Deems DFS Contests a Game of Skill
After a years-long battle between legislators and proponents of Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS), the NY State Court of Appeals has finally put an end to the tussle over the legality of DFS. Thanks to a landmark ruling, DFS will no longer be grouped with g...Mar 24, 2022Alabama Legislature Rolls Dice on State Lottery and Casino Bill
Alabama Legislature Rolls Dice on State Lottery and Casino Bill
Following the tabling and approval of a lottery bill by the Alabama House of Tourism and Economic Development, the measure may soon be heading to the ballot. While many industry observers are optimistic, this is not the first-time legislators are mak...Mar 20, 2022Mississippi Kills Mobile Sports Betting Bill as Louisiana Thrives
Mississippi Kills Mobile Sports Betting Bill as Louisiana Thrives
After another round in the ring, mobile sports betting in Mississippi has lost the fight after strong opposition in the state legislature. This was the fourth time legislators shot down a mobile sports betting measure in The Magnolia State. Following...Mar 11, 2022SLOT Act to Up Jackpot IRS Tax Threshold to $5K to Cushion for Inflation
SLOT Act to Up Jackpot IRS Tax Threshold to $5K to Cushion for Inflation
A bipartisan push by members of the congressional gaming caucus is bringing forward a proposal to increase the amount of money needed to be won on a slot machine to trigger an IRS report. The Congressional gaming caucus has finally fronted this agend...Mar 06, 2022Kentucky Takes Another Shot at Sports Betting Regulation, Alongside DFS & Poker
Kentucky Takes Another Shot at Sports Betting Regulation, Alongside DFS & Poker
Adam Koenig, the Kentucky State Rep of District 69, is back. His re-emergence to the limelight of the gaming scene means another stab at legalizing numerous forms of gambling in The Bluegrass State. This time around, Republican Rep. Koenig is going a...Mar 04, 2022Arkansas Legislative Panels Approves Mobile Sports Betting
Arkansas Legislative Panels Approves Mobile Sports Betting
November 2018 heralded a new dawn for the residents of The Land of Opportunity. They were allowed to legally place sports bets for the first time in their history. The only problem was that they had to do it physically in one of the 3 established lan...Feb 20, 2022Hawaii Sports Betting Bill with Record 55% Tax Passes First Reading
Hawaii Sports Betting Bill with Record 55% Tax Passes First Reading
A few days ago, the entire country was locked in when the Cincinnati Bengals were taking on the LA Rams in the 51st edition of the highly anticipated Super Bowl. As tens of millions of viewers in America relished this sporting spectacle, millions of...Feb 13, 2022Georgia Stakeholders: 2022 Could Be the Year of Regulated Sports Betting
Georgia Stakeholders: 2022 Could Be the Year of Regulated Sports Betting
Sports betting could be legalized in the State of Georgia in 2022, at least according to gaming industry stakeholders and lawmakers in the Peach State. In January, Georgia House Speaker David Ralston addressed news outlets in the pre-General Assembly...Feb 11, 2022Nevada Okays Remote Verification of Cashless Casino Gaming Accounts
Nevada Okays Remote Verification of Cashless Casino Gaming Accounts
Punters in Nevada will now be able to sign up, make deposits to their casino accounts, and remotely verify their signup information via a mobile app operated by the casinos. Cashless payments have become a part of the casino industry, especially in t...Jan 21, 2022Mississippi Takes the 4th Shot at Legalising Online Sports Betting
Mississippi Takes the 4th Shot at Legalising Online Sports Betting
Mississippi Representative of the 9th District, Cedric Burnett, has once again tabled a proposal to legalize online sports betting in the state. This year’s measure was tabled on January 4th to the House Gaming, and the Ways and Means Committees, und...Jan 08, 2022Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio Signs Sports Betting Bill into Law
Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio Signs Sports Betting Bill into Law
On Wednesday, December 22nd, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed the state’s sports wagering bill into law, paving the way for the launch of a regulated market somewhere in 2022. The governor’s signature was widely expected following the approval of the...Dec 23, 2021