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Saracen Casino Seeking to Launch iGaming in Arkansas

After the 2022 legalization of online sports betting in Arkansas had already resulted in significant revenue figures, Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff is seeking regulatory approval to launch an iGaming app and make additional online gambling operations available in the state. The move seeking legalization of online slots, blackjack, craps, and…

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Arkansas Casino Seeks Authorization of Statewide iGaming

A brick-and-mortar casino in Arkansas is reportedly aiming to provide online wagering for its patrons. Saracen Casino Resort has submitted a request to the Arkansas Racing Commission to amend state gaming laws to authorize iGaming in the Natural State, according to Gambling.com. The request, submitted in March by Saracen Chief Market…

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Why Is Online Gambling Still Not Allowed in California?

It's mid-March and we're only a month away from the NBA playoffs. With four clubs competing in the National Basketball Association - LA Lakers, Golden State Warriors, LA Clippers, and Sacramento Kings - California hosts the largest number of NBA clubs. And yet, if you're a Californian who wants to place an online wager on, say, the Clippers - who…

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From Legislation to Litigation: Legal Trends Shaping the Casino Industry

The casino industry's legal laws have been subject to continuous change in recent years, and navigating them in 2024 provides a captivating picture of challenges and opportunities for change. At a crucial point, the sector is approaching wherein legislative proposals merge with judicial inquisitions that will redefine operational approaches. The…

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Govt Finds 3.2 Million Indonesians Engaged in Online Gambling

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Hadi Tjahjanto revealed that some 3.2 million Indonesians are engaged in online gambling activities. Based on the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK), 80 percent of these gamblers placed bets under Rp100000. While the individual bet amounts…

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Saracen Casino requests change in Arkansas law to allow online gambling

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - An Arkansas casino is looking to double down on its gaming options through a request to state regulators. Saracen Casino Resort marketing manager Carlton Saffa has written to state Racing Commission chairman Alex Lieblong asking for a rule change. Currently, an Arkansas casino is allowed to offer online sports betting, but games…

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Arkansas Casino Seek iGaming Approval

An Arkansas casino is seeking approval to operate an iGaming app, allowing people within the state to go online to play casino games such as slots, blackjack, craps and more. On March 13, Carlton Saffa, chief market officer at Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, wrote to Arkansas Racing Commission Chairman Alex Lieblong asking for a change in the…

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Ukraine implements strict measures to combat online gambling risks, bans military personnel access

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has signed a decree to ban gambling in the country's military in response to concerns that it is sapping morale and that it might pose a security risk in the country's ongoing fight against Russia. The ban runs until the end of martial law. The decision to implement stricter regulations on online gambling…

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DA Submits Bill to Regulate Remote Gambling in South Africa

Recently, the Democratic Alliance (DA), the formal opposition to the governing South African-based African National Congress (ANC), officially submitted the fresh legislation, dubbed the Remote Gambling Bill (B11-2024), to the Parliament. The bill's ultimate goal is to govern remote gambling in South Africa. The reason for the new legislation: The…

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Fontainebleau Las Vegas opposes injunction sought by Wynn Las Vegas in executive poaching case

Attorneys for Fontainebleau Las Vegas fired a new volley in the ongoing legal battle involving Wynn Las Vegas' accusations that the new resort is poaching its executives and encouraging workers to violate their employment contracts. In an opposition to Wynn's motion for a preliminary injunction to stop Fontainebleau filed late Friday in Clark…

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Las Vegas Sands Amps Up Texas Casino Legalization Push, Mindful of

The battle to legalize casino gambling in Texas is gearing up once more with the influential Las Vegas Sands Corporation front and center, despite ongoing opposition and significant legislative barriers. After a show of strength in the 2023 legislature, Sands, owned by the notably affluent Adelson family with a net worth exceeding $30 billion, is…

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Zelensky signs decree to restrict online gambling

Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. President Volodymyr Zelensky signed on April 20 a decree on counteracting the negative effects of online gambling, which proposes to ban it for the military until the end of martial law. Zelensky supported the National Security and Defense Council's decision after he had announced…

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Zelenskyy bans access to online casinos for soldiers

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a decree giving effect to a decision made by Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council to counteract the negative effects of online gambling. Details: The president has signed Decree No. 234/2024 On Counteracting the Negative Effects of Gambling on the Internet. Notably, the decree prohibits access to…

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NOGA Urges Dutch Lawmakers to Protect Online Players

The Netherlands Online Gaming Association (NOGA) contends that the bill proposed in the House of Representatives, aiming to ban online gambling advertisements by online gambling operators, would push players towards illegal gaming operators. Nevertheless, the bill cleared the House on 16 April 2024 on a 79 majority vote and headed to the Minister…

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Maine House Puts Kibosh on Online Casino Bill

There was a modicum of optimism that Maine would pass an online casino gambling bill this legislative session. That optimism is now out the window, as the House of Representatives chose not to move forward with it and thus ended any hopes of online casinos coming to Maine betting operations this year. The Maine betting bill first came up last year,…

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MCK and Canada Strike Deal With Possible Online Gambling Effects

While the new MOU may help improve relations with the federal government, the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke is still engaged in a legal fight with Ontario over iGaming. A new agreement between the Quebec-based Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke and Ottawa could help patch up their relationship following the decriminalization of single-game sports betting…

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NYC Casinos New Threat to Atlantic City, Giannantonio Says

Casinos in the Northeast U.S. are currently facing a large number of problems as they prepare for the emergence of fresh rivals in NY City. Among those problems are the loss of business from illegal online operations, the ongoing debate over whether internet gambling hurts or helps the bottom line of physical casinos, and a potential smoking ban in…

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Is online casino gaming legal in California?

While online casino gaming has become more legalized and prominent throughout the United States, not every state has jumped on the bandwagon just yet. Especially if you never gambled as a California resident or if you are about to become legal gambling age, you may be wondering if online casino gaming is legal in California. No, casino gaming with…

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Illinois online casinos: Play legal casino games online in IL

Catena Media provides exclusive sports betting and online gambling content in collaboration with OregonLive.com, including picks, analysis, tools and sportsbook and online casino offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. Online casinos have not yet been legalized in Illinois, but anyone 18 or older can play slots and…

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NOGA calls on Dutch Ministry to reevaluate online gambling advertising ban

The Dutch Online Gambling Association (NOGA) has called for the country's Ministry of Justice and Security to reverse its decision to ban online gambling advertising, as part of the ministry's evaluation of the Online Gambling Act scheduled for the end of the year. The end-of-year evaluation will be led by Minister Weerwind. Alongside the…

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Texas online casinos: Play legal casino games online in Texas

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Netherlands MPs vote on banning online gambling advertising and slots

Originally reported by Netherlands-based Casino Nieuws, the gambling publication outlined the motions that took place in Holland's house of representatives today.Both motions were put forward by Socialist party MP Michiel van Nispen and received "just enough" support for a majority. Motions have also been passed for mandatory financial risk checks…

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Maine lawmakers revive, then kill tribal online gambling bill

AUGUSTA - A twice-defeated bill that would give the Wabanaki tribes of Maine the exclusive right to online gambling was revived in the Senate at the last minute, only to be killed hours later in the House. The proposal to expand the tribes' online gambling authority from sports betting to all games of chance, such as online poker, was voted down in…

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Dutch lawmakers pass bills to ban online gambling advertising, 'high risk' online games including slots

The Netherlands' House of Representatives voted on Tuesday in favor of two motions to ban online gambling advertising and what lawmakers termed as "high-risk" online casino games, including slots. The motions, proposed by Socialist Party (SP) MP Michiel van Nispen, received a narrow majority in the House of Representatives. The first motion called…

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Dutch MPs vote to ban high-risk online slots

Members of the House of Representatives also voted for a ban on online gambling advertising. The Netherlands.- A narrow majority of MPs in the Dutch House of Representatives have voted in favour of motions to ban online slots and to prohibit online gambling advertising. Other motions call for mandatory financial risk checks and identification for…

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Court orders online casino to repay gambler €200,000 in losses over licensing issue

The Overijssel court ordered the online casino Bwin to reimburse a Dutch gambler all the money he lost there over a two-year period. The company did not have a license in the Netherlands, and the court ruled that this made the contract concluded with the gambler invalid. The man had lost over 187000 euros. Bwin also has to cover his legal costs and…

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Running Aces files federal racketeering lawsuit against Minnesota tribal casinos

Running Aces, one of the state's two horse-racing tracks, filed a federal racketeering lawsuit Tuesday claiming tribal casinos in three locations have offered card games not authorized under state law. The lawsuit by the track, which operates in Columbus in the northeast Twin Cities metro, named executives at Grand Casinos in Hinckley and Mille…

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Nolimit City Launches New Tombstone: No Mercy Slot

Nolimit City, one of the leading slot providers in the whole iGaming industry, keeps releasing thrilling titles that keep the players on the edge of their seats during the whole gameplay. After its title, Tombstone, released in 2019, became a hit among players worldwide, the company released a new, upgraded version called Tombstone: No Mercy. The…

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Puerto Rico Senate rejects new regulation for slot route machines

The Senate of Puerto Rico rejected a new proposed regulation for slot route gaming machines, which had been presented on March 1 by the Gaming Commission. This week it was announced that the Senate of the Commonwealth of the United States approved Concurrent Resolution 57 to express the Legislative Assembly's rejection of the Regulation for the…

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Is WOW Vegas Legal in the US?

On the online social casino scene for just under two years, WOW Vegas Casino has certainly made its mark, attracting players from across the US thanks to its incredible customer features, with the brand's priority being to please players. Players aged 18+ can visit WOW Vegas Casino from all US states. However, at this current time, the states of…

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Legal online gambling contributes €500 mln in taxes

Legal online gambling contributes €500 million in taxes while illegal gambling sites cost the state coffers the same sum in lost revenue, the Delphi Economic Forum has heard. Yiannis Kapodistrias, a member of the Hellenic Online Gaming Association, said his sector generates "over half a billion euros in tax revenue," adding that legitimate…

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New Jersey bill to increase online gambling taxes introduced

The proposal is to increase tax rates to 30 per cent. US.- New Jersey senator John McKeon has formally has introduced Bill S3064, which aims to increase the tax for online gambling and sports betting to 30 per cent. The bill has been referred to the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee. It would more than…

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Maine online casino bill fails in House, Senate

It was the second blow in a week for an online casino bill in a US statehouse. Maryland's legislative session closed on 8 April without legalisation. Maine's session is set to close on 17 April. Maine representatives first voted 71-74 to fail the bill then, a day later, senators voted 14-20. The senate then voted to table the bill, 27-7 on 10…

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Bradenton bar raided for illegal gambling

A Bradenton bar owner could face up to five years in prison and $40000 in fines over four slot machines that authorities say the establishment was operating without a license. Pour Decisions Saloon and its slot machines were the subject of several undercover operations in March that came to a head on Wednesday, according to a spokesperson for the…

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Romania bans slot machines in small towns

Parliament voted in favour of Government Emergency Ordinance (GEO) 82/2023 with some amendments. This law has been in place since 6 October 2023. One of these amendments dictates that slot machines must only appear in a locality that has a population of more than 15000 people. Effectively, this bans them from sparsely populated areas. Approving…

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Do businesses with slot machines have to be open 24 hours in Nevada?

Nevada law requires that slot-machine players have access to machines in licensed locations, but there's no regulation or requirement that they be accessible around the clock. In recent months, Nevada gaming regulators have reminded licensees - particularly those holding restricted licenses permitting a maximum 15 machines - that they have to allow…

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Maine Online Casino Bill Hits Roadblock In House

A bill to legalize online casinos in Maine (LD 1777) narrowly failed to pass through the state's House of Representatives on Tuesday. The bill, which would give the state's tribes exclusive control of online casino gaming in the state, isn't quite dead yet. The bill moves to the Senate, and if it passes, it's possible for the House to approve the…

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Maryland legislative session ends with no move on online casino

Lawmakers have concluded the legislative session without addressing the issue. US.- Lawmakers concluded the legislative session in Maryland on Monday without addressing an initiative to legalise online casino gaming. HB 1339, which would have allowed digital slots and table games only got as far as the Budget and Taxation Committee, which met…

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Two Reasons Why Maryland Didn’t Legalize Online Casinos

Maryland's legislative session ended Monday, and online casinos weren't legalized. The news doesn't come as a major surprise, as Sen. Ron Watson told US Bets last week that Maryland online casino legalization efforts failed in 2024. The topic will likely come up again in 2025 and beyond, and the same discussion points that dominated 2024…

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Maryland online casino legalization push falls flat

Hopes that online casino would be legalized in Maryland this year have been dashed after the topic failed to feature during the final state legislative session of the year on Monday, April 8. There was some hope in the Old Line State that online casino would be legalized as the House passed an amended bill on March 16, which advanced it to the…

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New Survey Showing 80% of US Citizens Consider Gambling a Legitimate Activity Raises Marylanders' Hopes for iGaming Legalization in the Near Future

A recent survey brought optimism among citizens of Maryland. Why? Because results show that 80% of Americans see gambling as more than just entertaining; they see it as a legitimate activity to spend time on. This change of mentality can actually trigger a cultural revolution with multiple implications for the future of online gambling in the…

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Maryland legislature fails in online gambling expansion

While interest and discussion weren't limited to March, as far back as last autumn, operators, vendors, suppliers, consultants, lawmakers and many others in the US gambling landscape were shouting about the prospect of Maryland legalising online casino. On Monday (8 April) those prospects went out without a peep when the general assembly adjourned…

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Casinos Are Closing the Window for Slot Ticket Redemption

It's a casino trend that could affect your financial wellbeing, so we're all over it. Some casinos are discreetly shortening the window of time before a TITO (ticket in, ticket out) voucher can be cashed. If your slot ticket expires, you could be SOL, and that would be FUBAR as a reminder of your Las Vegas YOLO experience. In human English, you…

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Maryland Online Casino Bill Set for Defeat

Absence of bill on General Assembly's legislative agenda Monday means Maryland's legislative hopes all but over. A proposal that would have allowed Maryland voters to legalize real money online casinos is set to fail when lawmakers conclude their 2024 legislative session Monday. The bill, which would have opened the door for digital slots and table…

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KSA works with Cloudflare to identify unlicensed gambling sites

The Dutch gambling regulator has used the global server network to block access to certain sites. The Netherlands.- The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has said that it has worked with the global server network Cloudflare to identify unlicensed gambling websites. It said that it used the network to block affiliate sites after…

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AC Casino Employees To File Lawsuit Over Smoking Ban Inside Casinos

In March, the Casino Employees Against Smoking's (Harmful) Effects (C.E.A.S.E.) announced that on April 5, they had a massive announcement concerning the bill to ban smoking throughout Atlantic City casinos, and now, we know what they were planning to let the public be aware of. Appearing with the United Auto Workers, a union that represents…

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Over 86% Of Ontario’s Online Gamblers Play On Regulated Sites

Two years into Ontario's open, regulated internet gaming (igaming) market, a new study commissioned by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and iGaming Ontario has found that the vast majority of people participating in igaming in the province are doing so on regulated sites. This represents a significant change from the estimated 70…

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Could online gambling provide millions to fight sea-level rise in Florida?

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law Thursday that could pump hundreds of millions of dollars into Florida's struggling environment from an unlikely source: online gambling. There's just one catch. Opponents to Florida's compact with the Seminole Tribe are hoping to get the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out the deal. Under the bill, passed by lawmakers…

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Most Ontario online gamblers using regulated market sites, study indicates

Ontario's regulated internet gaming market has been live now for two years, and it is attracting increasing activity from the province's online gamblers, a new study suggests, with blackjack and basketball among the favourite wagers. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario commissioned the study to mark the first two years of operation of…

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Alabama lottery, casino legislation heads to conference committee

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Legislation that would authorize a lottery and other types of gambling in Alabama is headed to a conference committee as lawmakers try to bridge divisions over sports betting and the number of casino sites. The Alabama House of Representatives voted Thursday to reject Senate changes to gambling legislation and go to a…

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Historic Moulin Rouge Site to Host Pop-Up Casino in Vegas

In the desolate landscape of a vacant lot strewn with fragments of broken glass and chunks of loose cement, the sound of slot machines will soon echo as hundreds gather at 840 W. Bonanza Road in Las Vegas. The location holds the memory of the historic Moulin Rouge, a landmark that incites both a sense of nostalgia and a claim to bragging rights for…

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Annual report from the Danish Gambling Authority

The Danish Gambling Authority, the Spillemyndigheden, has published its annual report on illegal gambling. Gambling is considered illegal when the game is offered without a licence from the Danish Gambling Authority and the operator focuses its range of games on Danish players. This is revealed by several elements, inter alia, when the website is…

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Michigan warns illegal operators after gaming machine crackdown

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) and state authorities issued some 64 businesses with orders to cease illegal gambling in 2023. This led to 167 illegal gambling machines being removed or being taken out of operation. As a result of MGCB investigations, and in partnership with the Michigan attorney-general's office, nine individuals received…

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Adelsons back pro-gambling coalition in push for Texas casinos

The Adelson family of Las Vegas purchased the Dallas Mavericks with the hopes of expanding their gambling empire beyond Nevada to the Lone Star State. Now their company, casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp., is backing a petition to legalize gambling by the Texas Destination Resort Alliance. The Texas Destination Resort Alliances was established…

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Could online gambling provide millions to save land and fight sea rise in Florida?

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law Thursday that could pump hundreds of millions of dollars into Florida's struggling environment from an unlikely source: online gambling. There's just one catch. Opponents to Florida's compact with the Seminole Tribe are hoping to get the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out the deal. Under the bill, passed by lawmakers…

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Online Gambling Regulatory Update

On 28 March 2024, the New Zealand Taxation (Annual Rates for 2023-24, Multinational Tax, and Remedial Matters) Act ('Act") containing amendments to the Gaming Duties Act 1971 was passed by the New Zealand Parliament and has subsequently become law. The Act introduces a new type of gaming duty, known as the' offshore gambling duty'. This duty aims…

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Michigan Gaming Control Board escalates efforts against illicit casino-style machines

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) announced Wednesday that it continued to identify and remove casino-style gaming machines last yearfrom businesses and dismantle illicit gambling operations. Michigan law broadly prohibits any kind of gambling unless specifically authorized under state law, such as gambling machines operated within licensed…

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Maryland Lawmaker: 2024 Online Casino Legalization Efforts Dead

Efforts to legalize online casinos in Maryland won't move forward in 2024, according to Senator Ron Watson. Maryland legislators came to a budget agreement Wednesday, and online casino revenue wasn't included as a funding source. The state's legislative session officially ends Monday. "Neither iGaming nor the referendum will move forward this…

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Ontario Reports Decline in Unregulated Online Casino Use

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has reported encouraging results in combating unregulated online casinos. The regulatory agency commissioned a study, conducted by Ipsos in February 2024, that found 86.4% of Ontarians who partake in iGaming have done so with regulated operators over the preceding three months. The figure is a…

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Most Ontarians who gambled online used regulated sites: study

TORONTO - Ontario's regulated internet gaming market has been live now for two years, and it is attracting increasing activity from the province's online gamblers, a new study suggests, with blackjack and basketball among the favourite wagers. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario commissioned the study to mark the first two years of…

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Most Ontario online gamblers using regulated market sites: study

Ontario's regulated internet gaming market has been live now for two years, and it is attracting increasing activity from the province's online gamblers, a new study suggests, with blackjack and basketball among the favourite wagers. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario commissioned the study to mark the first two years of operation of…

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Could online gambling provide millions for the environment in Florida?

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law Thursday that could pump hundreds of millions of dollars into Florida's struggling environment from an unlikely source: online gambling. There's just one catch. Opponents to Florida's compact with the Seminole Tribe are hoping to get the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out the deal. Under the bill, passed by lawmakers…

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Thailand steps up efforts against online gambling, blocks 25,000+ websites

Thailand intensified its crackdown on unauthorized online gambling operations, blocking over 25000 websites since October amid ongoing discussions regarding the potential legalization of casino gaming in the country. Deputy government spokesperson Kanika Aunjit unveiled the latest measures aimed at curbing illegal online gambling, emphasizing the…

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Dominican Republic: Ministry of Finance publishes resolution regulating online gambling

The Ministry of Finance of the Dominican Republic has published a new resolution regulating casinos and online gambling authorization. The text establishes the requirements, administrative fees, and minimum criteria that operators must comply with to obtain a license. Resolution 136-2024 regulates the authorization to operate the online modality of…

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Roblox asks judge to dismiss illegal gambling suit

Roblox asked a federal judge in California to dismiss a suit from two mothers who allege the platform allowed an illegal gambling ring to prey on their children. Instead, the judge has allowed the case to proceed - though some of the claims, including RICO allegations, have been dismissed. The company argued that the plaintiffs' claims were barred…

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Dominican Republic issues new online gambling regulation

On 26 March 2024, the Dominican Republic issued Resolution 136-2024. This will now see a new regulatory regime for online casino and sports betting. The resolution has been issued by the Dominican Republic's Ministry of Finance. The new set of measures will be supervised by the Dirección de Casinos y Juegos de Azar (Directorate of Casinos and…

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The Games to Look Forward to in 2024

Slot machines are among the most well-known casino machines offered to consumers in the US. Slot machines are popular among casino patrons both domestically and internationally. They operate on the straightforward tenet of spins, in which winnings are determined by the value of randomly generated numbers. Furthermore, the digitalization of these…

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Is it possible to play at online casinos in the Netherlands?

The gambling industry is currently one of the fastest growing industries, according to https. At the same time, with the development of Internet technology, online casinos have emerged that make it possible to gamble from home. But what about online gambling in the Netherlands? We find out in this article. The history of online gambling in the…

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Twitch under fire for online casino advertising in Sweden

An investigation found that "eight out of ten Swedish influencers" had promoted unlicensed casinos. Sweden.- Twitch has come under fire in Sweden after a television investigation reported on the extent of advertising of unlicensed online casinos. Sveriges Television's Kulturnyheterna conducted a six-week investigation which revealed that "eight out…

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Zelenskyy orders analysis on online casino restrictions following petition

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has directed law enforcement agencies and ministries to conduct an analysis of the issue of online gambling and propose potential solutions in response to a public petition urging restrictions on online casinos due to concerns about their adverse effects on soldiers and society. Responding to a petition…

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New Jersey senator proposes doubling casinos’ online wager tax rates

This article is republished from New Jersey Monitor. A state senator has proposed more than doubling New Jersey's tax rates on casino wins for online wages and online sports betting, a proposal that would add hundreds of millions of dollars a year to the state's ledger as it faces a revenue crunch. Sen. John McKeon's (D-Essex) bill would raise both…

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New Jersey Monitor

New Jersey senator proposes doubling casinos' online wager tax rates

A state senator has proposed more than doubling New Jersey's tax rates on casino wins for online wages and online sports betting, a proposal that would add hundreds of millions of dollars a year to the state's ledger as it faces a revenue crunch. Sen. John McKeon's (D-Essex) bill would raise both tax rates to 30%, from 15% for online wagering and…

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Zelenskyy positively responds to a petition calling to ban online casinos during martial law

The petition's author was a serviceman from the 59th Brigade, Pavlo Petrychenko. According to the petition, online casinos negatively influence some soldiers who lose large sums of money there amid high stress. According to Ukraine's National Bank, Ukrainians spent nearly UAH 150 billion ($3.9 billion) in gambling in 2023. Not all this sum was…

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Las Vegas Sands Files Petition to Bring Legalized Casinos to Texas

The casino and resort company recently filed a petition through its Texas Destination Resort Alliance in hopes of building of four and five-star casino hotels in the state. Las Vegas Sands Corp. is continuing its efforts to bring legal sports betting to the Lone Star State. The casino and resort company recently filed a petition through its Texas…

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Petition for online casino operation restrictions: Zelenskyy orders analytics collection

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed the heads of the Security Service of Ukraine, the State Service for Special Communications, the Ministry of Digital Transformation, and the National Security and Defence Council to collect analytics on online casinos and their impact on society. Quote: "Today, a petition regarding casinos,…

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New Jersey bill proposes doubling online gambling taxes

Proposed legislation suggests hiking the tax rate to 30 per cent. US.- New Jersey senator John McKeon has proposed Bill S3064, which seeks to raise the tax rate for online sports betting and casino gaming to 30 per cent. The move would more than double the current tax rates of 14.25 per cent for online sports betting and 17.5 per cent on casino…

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World Casino News

NJ Senator Eyes Tax Rate Increase for Online Gambling to 30%

New Jersey is contemplating raising the state's online casino gaming and sports wagering tax rate to a maximum of 30%. Additionally, Senator John McKeon is cited as the lead sponsor of the tax rate hike legislation, named Bill S3064. But, there is no summary of NJ casino gaming and sports wagering bill. There is a possibility that legislation…

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Senator John McKeon Introduces Gambling Bill Package

Senator John McKeon Introduces Gambling Bill Package TRENTON - Senator John McKeon introduced a package of bills intended to strengthen protections in the gaming industry for children and chronic gamblers and to increase tax revenue from the growing use of online gaming in New Jersey. The first bill, S-3062, would prohibit casinos from using…

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Yogonet

New Jersey senator proposes doubling tax rate for online gambling to 30%

A New Jersey senator has proposed a significant tax hike for online gambling operators, unveiling a bill that would nearly double the current tax rates for digital gaming platforms in the state. State Senator John McKeon, representing Essex/Passaic, introduced the bill, which is aimed at increasing tax rates on both New Jersey's online casinos and…

Law ・ 28 days

readwrite.com

Tiny Caribbean island urged to crack down on online casinos

The island of Curaçao has come under criticism from a media watchdog as they asked authorities to cease allowing online casinos to target Australian consumers. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (Acma) has banned offshore gambling companies from targeting its residents, with a large portion of the 1000 blocked websites being licensed…

Law ・ 28 days

WAPT

Quick death for Mississippi bill that sought casino site in Jackson

MISDEMEANOR CHARGES AS A BILL MOVING FORWARD IN THE STATEHOUSE WOULD PUT A CASINO IN DOWNTOWN JACKSON. >> THIS WOULD BE THE FIRST CASINO IN MISSISSIPPI THAT ISN'T ON THE COAST OR ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER. HOUSE BILL 1989 WAS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE TODAY. THAT COMMITTEE CHAIR, A REPUBLICAN FROM NORTH MISSISSIPPI, IS THE…

Law ・ 29 days

iGaming Business

Maryland online casino bill debuts in Senate

The bill passed the House by a 92-43 majority on 14 March. However its Senate introduction sparked debate potential blockers such as fears of brick-and-mortar cannibalisation and an increase in gambling addiction. HB 1319 would allow for statewide online casino in a state that has a mature retail casino market and introduced digital sports…

Law ・ 29 days

Covers

Maryland Online Casino Proposal Grilled by Lawmakers

The Senate committee did not take a vote on the bill Tuesday. The proposal must advance before the state's April 8 legislative session deadline. Maryland lawmakers questioned an online casino gaming proposal Tuesday, underscoring political roadblocks in one of the few remaining 2024 legalization hopefuls. Advocates argue legal iCasino will bolster…

Law ・ 29 days

The Boston Globe

Online gambling is in the crosshairs of Northeastern activist group

Lawyers and researchers at Northeastern's Public Health Advocacy Institute are opening a new front in their battle against online and mobile gaming, helping craft federal restrictions that could seriously curtail betting on sports events on smartphones. The group is working with New York Representative Paul D. Tonko to write a bill cracking down on…

Law ・ 29 days

World Casino News

MIB Warns Celebrities not to Promote Wagering, Gambling

Recently, India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has warned every social media influencer and endorser to abstain from advertising and promoting offshore gambling and online wagering platforms and surrogate advertising. Specific warning to social media intermediaries: There was a specific advisory to social media…

Law ・ 26 March 2024

kingcityrustler.com

Several more U.S. states to legalize online gambling

Ever since the Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, the foundations were set for an extremely exciting online gambling revolution across the U.S. With states now able to create their own gambling laws, more and more locations are launching online casino and online sports betting industries. New Jersey started…

Law ・ 26 March 2024

Newsday

No decision on New York casino licensing until late 2025

ALBANY - New York likely won't award downstate casino licenses before late 2025, state regulators said Monday, as the timeline bidders expected keeps pushing backward. State Gaming Commission Executive Director Robert Williams told board members "practically, it makes little sense" to open what will be a 30-day window for companies to put in bids…

Law ・ 26 March 2024

Alabama Daily News

Gambling bill faces uncertain outlook in second half of legislative session

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Legislation to start a state lottery - and possibly allow casinos and other gambling devices - faces an uncertain outlook in the Alabama Statehouse because of divisions over sports betting and the number of casino sites. Lawmakers, who are on spring break next week, are trying to find common ground between a sweeping…

Law ・ 25 March 2024

alabamareflector.com

How to stop a gambling bill

Think of all the issues the Alabama Legislature had us vote on over the last 10 years. In 2014, it was a measure to ban foreign laws in the state. Not because the Canadian military was massing at the Tennessee border. It was a wink-wink-nod-nod version of a failed proposal to ban Shariah law in the state two years earlier. Legislators that year…

Law ・ 25 March 2024

WLOX

Alabama gambling bill faces uncertain outlook in second half of legislative session

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Legislation to start a state lottery - and possibly allow casinos and other gambling devices - faces an uncertain outlook in the Alabama Statehouse because of divisions over sports betting and the number of casino sites. Lawmakers, who are on spring break next week, are trying to find common ground between a sweeping…

Law ・ 25 March 2024

The Virginian Pilot

Column: Support veterans by vetoing gambling machine legislation

American Veterans (AMVETS) is one of the foremost veterans' service organizations in Virginia and the United States. We have a proud history of assisting Virginia veterans and sponsoring numerous programs that serve our country and its citizens. AMVETS Department of Virginia exists to serve the veterans of America's armed forces who live and work…

Law ・ 24 March 2024

KTNV Las Vegas

Culinary Union picketing for new contract at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Members of the Culinary Union picketed in front of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on Thursday as negotiations for a new labor contract continue. READ MORE: https at 4:54 PM, Mar 21, 2024 and last updated2024-03-21 20:13:22-04 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Members of the Culinary Union are picketing at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas as negotiations for a new labor contract…

Law ・ 22 March 2024

Five Reasons Sports Network

True fortune casino: Background and history

In the world of gambling, there are many places where gambling enthusiasts gather to try their luck and possibly get rich. Casinos are not just buildings with slot machines and gambling tables. They are true cultural and economic centres full of excitement, splendour and mystery. Casinos have deep roots in human history. They originally began to…

Law ・ 22 March 2024

WTAJ

DraftKings, Betway online gambling fined in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) - DraftKings and Betway are facing fines from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. During a March public meeting, the Board approved two agreements, resulting in $20000 in fines against the two online gaming companies. Stadium Casino RE, LLC has a $10000 fine for offering unapproved college prop bets through its…

Law ・ 21 March 2024

g2g.news

Australia’s ACMA targets eight more illegal gambling sites for blocking

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has recognised Lucky7even, 50 Crowns, Rockwin, Bitdreams, Mr Pacho, Casino Infinity, Zota Bet, and Spicyjackpots as websites operating in violation of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. Igaming News reported that ACMA, responsible for overseeing online gambling regulations, has requested…

Law ・ 21 March 2024

awfulannouncing.com

A Comparative Online Gambling Analysis of Finland and the USA

The online gambling industry has seen diverse developments worldwide, shaped by cultural, legal, and economic factors. A comparison between Finland and the United States reveals contrasting approaches to regulation, market evolution, consumer protection, and economic contributions, highlighting the complexities of the online gambling…

Law ・ 21 March 2024

The Bronx Daily

The Online Casino Landscape Of New York City

At present, online casinos do not have any legal authority to run in New York. The state of New York's constitution bars the advancement of gambling, with a few exceptions, which are the Native American casinos, horse racing, and the state lottery. The Dictionary Act is so far-reaching that it covers online casino sites, essentially outlawing the…

Law ・ 21 March 2024

iNtergame

Australia cracks down on more illegal gambling sites

Eight sites were found to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. Since the ACMA made its first blocking request in November 2019, 945 illegal gambling and affiliate websites have been blocked. 221 illegal services have also pulled out of the Australian market since the ACMA started enforcing illegal offshore gambling…

Law ・ 20 March 2024

AGB - Asia Gaming Brief

Remote Online Slots emerge as hot topic during 2024 ASEAN Gaming Summit

The morning of day 2 at the ASEAN Gaming Summit 2024 was dominated by the marriage between online and land-based gaming through the fast growing concept of remote online slots. Two panels delved into the topic from different angles, investigating remote gaming opportunities and ways in which operators can deliver a land-based experience to online…

Law ・ 20 March 2024