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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, 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, 2023Ontario 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2023Ontario 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, 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, 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, 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, 2023DOI Calls Out West Flagler Over FL Sports Betting Rehearing Request
DOI Calls Out West Flagler Over FL Sports Betting Rehearing Request
The Department of the Interior (DOI) has fired back in response to West Flagler and Associates’ request for an ‘en banc’ hearing in the ongoing legal battle over sports betting in Florida. The DOI has argued that the firm’s request is unwarranted. Th...Sep 02, 2023Dutch Lawyers Cry Foul Over Malta's Bill 55 Amendment
Dutch Lawyers Cry Foul Over Malta's Bill 55 Amendment
Malta’s seemingly logical decision to protect its licensed casinos from legal action stemming from other members of the EU has caused quite the furore in the region. We recently reported on the concerns the German Gambling Authority (GGL) raised and...Aug 31, 2023Ontario 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, 2023The Danish Gambling Authority Cracks Down on Promoting Illegal Gambling
The Danish Gambling Authority Cracks Down on Promoting Illegal Gambling
Spillemyndigheden (DGA), the Danish gambling regulator, has been extremely busy in August, proving its commitment to stamping out illegal gambling advertisements and promotional activities. Director of the Danish Gambling Authority, Anders Dorph,...Aug 30, 2023Germany and Malta At Odds over Gambling Judgement Enforcement Bill
Germany and Malta At Odds over Gambling Judgement Enforcement Bill
Earlier this year, the Maltese House of Representatives submitted Bill 55 for review. After several sittings, the amendment to the Gaming Act was written into power by the President of Malta, George Vella. The objective of the bill is described a...Aug 28, 2023Virginia Court Rules in Favor of Referendum for Southside Richmond Casino
Virginia Court Rules in Favor of Referendum for Southside Richmond Casino
As things stand, citizens in the Mother of States, Virginia, will be headed to the ballot on November 7th. This is after a Richmond Circuit Court judge signaled the green light on the City of Richmond’s measure to hold another referendum on a propose...Aug 24, 2023Leading Crypto Casino Faces Legal Action in Australia
Leading Crypto Casino Faces Legal Action in Australia
cryptocurrency casinos are used to being at the centre of controversy, and Stake Casino is very comfortable leading the pack in this regard. The world-class crypto-first casino has assumed the mantle of industry spearhead and often challenges how thi...Aug 23, 2023AGA Renews Calls for Elimination of Unregulated Skill Machines
AGA Renews Calls for Elimination of Unregulated Skill Machines
Bill Miller, the President of the American Gaming Association (AGA), has continued his long-standing campaign against unregulated ‘skill’ machines. The head of America’s lead gaming industry trade body suggested that unregulated ‘skill’ machines shou...Aug 23, 2023PAGCOR Moves Toward State-Run Online Casino Market in the Philippines
PAGCOR Moves Toward State-Run Online Casino Market in the Philippines
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has had a tumultuous relationship with so-called POGOs (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators). To date, these operators hold Filipino licenses. However, they have created friction between the P...Aug 20, 2023Legal Woes Continue Holding Back Florida's Sports Betting Progress
Legal Woes Continue Holding Back Florida's Sports Betting Progress
It’s not all sunny in the Sunshine State, at least in reference to regulated sports betting efforts. The state has hit yet another legal snag in its long-standing quest to legalize online gambling within the boundaries of the state. The latest legal...Aug 16, 2023PAGCOR Introduce Stringent New Online Gambling Laws to the Philippines
PAGCOR Introduce Stringent New Online Gambling Laws to the Philippines
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has committed to swiftly stamp out any activities by offshore gambling operators aimed at enticing Filipino players with illicit welcome bonuses and promotions. They have also confirmed the...Aug 08, 2023Hellenic Gaming Commission Considers Major Gambling Regulation Changes
Hellenic Gaming Commission Considers Major Gambling Regulation Changes
The Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) has been reasonably quiet for a long time. However, in recent months they have begun taking swift, impactful actions to protect and regulate their jurisdiction. A significant action that flew well under most...Aug 07, 2023