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Legality
Australia Parliamentary Committee Presses for Ban on Gambling Ads
Australia Parliamentary Committee Presses for Ban on Gambling Ads
An Australian parliamentary committee has urged the federal government to effect a ban on advertising for online gambling during sports events within three years. The pleas to implement such a ban came from Australia’s House of Representatives standi...Jun 29, 2023UKGC £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, 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, 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, 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, 2024Brazil 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, 2023Australia Parliamentary Committee Presses for Ban on Gambling Ads
Australia Parliamentary Committee Presses for Ban on Gambling Ads
An Australian parliamentary committee has urged the federal government to effect a ban on advertising for online gambling during sports events within three years. The pleas to implement such a ban came from Australia’s House of Representatives standi...Jun 29, 2023UKGC £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, 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, 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, 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, 2024Brazil 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, 2023KSA Shutters Web of Black Market Facebook Bingo Sites
KSA Shutters Web of Black Market Facebook Bingo Sites
With the Netherlands regulation of online gambling on October 1st of this year has come a renewed vigour for shutting down illegal operators. Prior to writing the Remote Gambling Act (KOA) into force, the Dutch market was one that was frequently abus...Dec 02, 2021Federal Judge Throws Out Florida-Seminole Gaming Compact
Federal Judge Throws Out Florida-Seminole Gaming Compact
Last Monday, a federal district court judge in Washington DC ruled that the 30-year tribal-state compact between the Seminole Tribe and Florida is in violation of the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) of 1988. The Seminole Tribe and Flo...Nov 28, 2021UK MPs Lobby for Introduction of a £2 Stake Limit for iGaming
UK MPs Lobby for Introduction of a £2 Stake Limit for iGaming
A group of over 160 cross-party UK MPs and campaigners is vehemently calling for the government to introduce a new £2 ($2.67) stake limit for internet betting games. The regiment of MPs jointly penned a letter to a local media house, The Telegraph, c...Nov 25, 2021Massachusetts Could Pass Sports Betting Regulation Before the Year Ends
Massachusetts Could Pass Sports Betting Regulation Before the Year Ends
Despite facing legislative setbacks here and there, there’s still light at the end of the tunnel for sports betting fans in Massachusetts. From the look of things, the Bay State still has the potential to give sports betting fans the happy ending the...Nov 12, 2021CA Appeals Court Dismisses Tribal Suit Against Cardrooms
CA Appeals Court Dismisses Tribal Suit Against Cardrooms
The Fourth District Court of Appeals in California has sustained the ruling made by the San Diego Superior Court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by gaming tribal nations in the Golden State against card rooms in Southern California. The CA Fourth District...Nov 06, 20215 Chicago Southland Towns Okay Taxation on Video Gambling
5 Chicago Southland Towns Okay Taxation on Video Gambling
In special proceedings on Sunday, five Southland towns in Chicago, Illinois, rubberstamped new taxation on video gambling. The village boards and city councils conducted the weekend approval activity in meetings to okay penny-per-pay taxes on video g...Nov 05, 2021NJ Voters Reject In-State College Sports Betting on the Ballot
NJ Voters Reject In-State College Sports Betting on the Ballot
One year down the line, the efforts by legislators in New Jersey to legalize placing wagers on collegiate level sports betting events held within state lines have borne no fruits. In the ballot exercise on Tuesday, November 2nd, about 57% of the turn...Nov 04, 2021GamCare: Lootboxes & Skins Betting Might Cause Gambling Harm to Youngsters
GamCare: Lootboxes & Skins Betting Might Cause Gambling Harm to Youngsters
As the internet continues to be part and parcel of everyday life, especially for youngsters, access to online gaming and gambling platform is easier than ever before. In the UK, the legal age for gambling is at least 18 years and above. Industry regu...Oct 25, 2021Florida Proposes Launch of a $25M Gambling Regulatory Body
Florida Proposes Launch of a $25M Gambling Regulatory Body
Earlier in the year, during a Special Session on gaming, Florida legislators mauled over creating the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC), a law enforcement body for gambling oversight and other related matters. Come May, the measure – tabled un...Oct 17, 2021NJ to Vote on In-State Collegiate Sports Betting in November
NJ to Vote on In-State Collegiate Sports Betting in November
On November 2nd, New Jersey voters will be participating in a gubernatorial election, where they’ll also cast ballots for 120 Senate and Assembly seats. As important as this day will be for New Jersey’s future leadership, it is even more significant...Oct 14, 2021UK National Lottery Raises Minimum Age Limit to 18 Years
UK National Lottery Raises Minimum Age Limit to 18 Years
Starting October 1st, the UK government introduced a new measure that bumps the minimum age limit for buying National Lottery tickets and scratchcards from 16 to 18 years old. The revised age restriction has been implemented with hopes that it will a...Oct 05, 2021Swedish Duty of Care Guide Reinforces Non-Credit Gambling
Swedish Duty of Care Guide Reinforces Non-Credit Gambling
Following in the footsteps of other player-focused gambling jurisdictions Sweden has reinforced its stance on consumer protections by releasing an updated Guide to Duty of Care. The Swedish Gaming Inspectorate summarises the Duty of Care as follo...Oct 03, 2021