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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, 2023Chile 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, 2024Macau 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, 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, 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, 2024Australia 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, 2023Chile 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, 2024Macau 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, 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, 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, 2024Dutch Online Gambling Market Could Soon Include Licensed Lottery
Dutch Online Gambling Market Could Soon Include Licensed Lottery
The Dutch online gambling market is considered one of the most robust and exemplary in the industry. The gambling regulator de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) boasts a reputation for being tough and fair. The latest Statista data on gambling in the Neth...Mar 11, 2024Online Gambling Regulators Play Hardball in 2024
Online Gambling Regulators Play Hardball in 2024
One thing that has become glaringly obvious as one reviews the successes and failures of online gambling regulators worldwide is that it is an incredibly tenuous balance that needs to be maintained. On the one hand, it is essential to ensure that...Mar 02, 2024Ontario’s Ban on Athletes and Celebs in Gambling Ads Officially Takes Effect
Ontario’s Ban on Athletes and Celebs in Gambling Ads Officially Takes Effect
A ban on the appearance of celebrities and athletes in sports betting ads is officially in effect as of Wednesday, February 28, 2024. The ban comes nearly a year after a group of activists comprising of educators and concerned parents launched a camp...Feb 29, 2024UK Implements Unpopular New Statutory Video Slot Bet Limits
UK Implements Unpopular New Statutory Video Slot Bet Limits
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) is unpopular with online casino players and most licensed operators. Over the past few years, the regulator, thanks to pressure from local political parties, has been seen to overstep in its attempts to p...Feb 24, 2024Wyoming Lawmakers Unveil New Online Casino Wagering Legislation
Wyoming Lawmakers Unveil New Online Casino Wagering Legislation
In an expected move, Wyoming is exploring the addition of online casino wagering to the state’s regulated gaming menu following the introduction of House Bill 120. Thus, the wheels of bringing online wagering to Wyomingites are now in motion in the j...Feb 09, 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, 2024AI versus the Artist: New Tools for a New World
AI versus the Artist: New Tools for a New World
You can’t spell “artificial intelligence” without “art”, and unfortunately, it’s not always in the best interest of the creator. Artists understand that digital artworks are the future, but that doesn’t mean that they’re okay with AI being “trained”...Jan 21, 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, 2024Divisive Italian Online Gambling Reform on the Cards for 2024
Divisive Italian Online Gambling Reform on the Cards for 2024
Recent reports by industry experts revealed that the Italian government is looking to make sweeping reforms to its current Gambling Act in 2024. While we welcome reforms aimed at improving player safety and ensuring that online gambling remains a via...Jan 15, 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, 2024President Lula of Brazil Signs Sports Betting & iGaming Bill into Law
President Lula of Brazil Signs Sports Betting & iGaming Bill into Law
It’s all systems go for sports betting and online wagering in South America’s biggest economy, Brazil. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed off on Law 14.790/23, which now sees Brazil officially join the club of countries that have legalized re...Jan 02, 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, 2023