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Legality
Chile 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2024The Philippines Finally Bans All POGOs
The Philippines Finally Bans All POGOs
The Philippines has historically tried to give offshore casinos using Filipino licensing to operate in the region a fair chance at becoming sustainable online gambling businesses. In June, we reported that the PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H....Jul 23, 2024Australia’s Underhanded Ban of Crypto Casino Gambling
Australia’s Underhanded Ban of Crypto Casino Gambling
We recently reported on the decision by the Australian government to ban the use of credit cards and other forms of credit-accruing finance options for the purposes of online gambling. This amendment to the Gambling Act was said to align with the rul...Jul 18, 2024Regulators Go Wild with Gambling Fines in 2024
Regulators Go Wild with Gambling Fines in 2024
While fines are not specifically part of the revenue generation calculations of regulated gambling markets, we cannot deny that we have seen them bring in a fair amount of money in recent years. Looking at an industry report for 2024, it seems th...Jul 17, 2024Denmark Installs New Software Developer License Requirement
Denmark Installs New Software Developer License Requirement
The government has installed a new gaming license in a promising development for licensed and regulated online gambling in Denmark. The license is not directed at the casino and gambling venues but at the developers who create and maintain the games...Jul 14, 2024ADM Submits Amended Italian Gambling Framework for Review
ADM Submits Amended Italian Gambling Framework for Review
When it was first announced that Italy was in the process of reviewing and amending its Gambling Act, it caused quite a stir with the revelation that licensing would increase thirty-fivefold from its original 2018 cost of €200,000. The latest sub...Jul 11, 2024Finland Sets its Sight on Regulated Online Gambling by 2027
Finland Sets its Sight on Regulated Online Gambling by 2027
The Nordics have been a hotspot for online gambling licensing and regulation. With the financial success of Sweden, it was expected that Norway and Finland would soon follow suit. If they adhere to the proposed schedule Finnish gamblers could enjoy a...Jul 07, 2024NJ Legislators Take Another Shot at Legalizing In-State Collegiate Sports Wagering
NJ Legislators Take Another Shot at Legalizing In-State Collegiate Sports Wagering
New Jersey state legislators filed the ACR 140 bill in late June, a law that is to enable sports bettors within The Garden State to place bets on local college teams. This news has been received with open arms, considering the state currently bans be...Jul 04, 2024