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A group of Maine lawmakers late Thursday voted an online gambling bill out of its workgroup with a changed tax rate and with the tribes in charge. As the proposal currently stands, the state's four tribes, which already have a monopoly on online sports betting, would also have a monopoly on online casino. The Joint Standing Committee on Veterans…

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Finland launches legislative project ahead of gambling reform

The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project that will guide the reform of the Finland gambling system as it prepares for the introduction of a licence system. State-owned Veikkaus' gaming monopoly will come to an end, with private companies to operate under a gambling licensing model. The programme begins the process of regulation that the…

Law ・ 24 October 2023

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Finland to open up online gambling market

It is rare that government and opposition parties agree on something - and that applies to most countries. But last September, when Demokraattii, the newspaper of the Finnish Social Democratic Party, asked seven parties in the Finnish Parliament about their position on government's plans to open up the online gambling market and introducing a…

Incidents ・ 20 October 2023

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Parliament clears 28% GST on online gaming, casinos

New Delhi: The Parliament has approved the necessary legislative modifications for implementing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council's proposal to levy a 28% tax on the full value of deposits made by individuals to online gaming platforms, casinos, and horse racing clubs. According to a notification issued on Friday, the legislation will be…

Industry ・ 12 August 2023

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India approves 28% tax on online gaming, horse racing, and casinos; shares of gambling firms slide after decision

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council in India has passed a decision to levy a maximum 28% tax on the full face value of bets in online gaming, casinos, and horse racing. The decision was announced at the 50th Council meeting by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Online gaming companies will now be required to pay a 28% tax on the entire…

Law ・ 13 July 2023

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Europe Gambling Update: Key Changes and Regulatory Shifts

This Europe Gambling Update is part of our new'Gambling Update' series. It covers important regulatory changes expected to bring headwinds for multinational online operators over the coming year or so. Operators should be prepared for the proposed new frameworks in Europe, and the tightening of existing ones. Italy The online gambling regulatory…

Law ・ 02 May 2023

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Why have Poland Casino Businesses faced controversy for many years?

Gambling activities in Poland are controversial and monopolized. The November 19th, 2009, Act regulates all Polish gaming. The Act stipulates only four kinds of gambling games. These are betting, slot machines, card games, and games of chance. Although the gambling Act defines each game type further, it has not addressed some vital matters…

Law ・ 28 February 2023

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Proposed reforms make future of Finland's gaming monopoly unclear

Finland is to abolish its gambling monopoly and adopt a multi-licence gambling system. A new model is being considered by the Finnish government with plans to discontinue the current gaming monopoly. The new reforms may be in place by 2025. In an interview with Finnish media house MTV Uutisten, Minister of European affairs Tytti…

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Arkansas: Choctaw-backed ballot seeking to halt Cherokee’s Pope County casino project fails to submit required signatures

Casino opponents proposing a constitutional amendment intended to remove Pope County as a state-license casino site have failed to submit enough signatures of registered voters that would have granted them an additional 30 days to gather the needed signatures to get on the ballot. The news was confirmed by Secretary of State John Thurston on…

Law ・ 10 August 2022

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Luis Gama: "We must work hard to ensure that players fulfill their entertainment needs in regulated gaming"

In an exclusive analysis for Yogonet, the consultant and former Uruguayan gaming regulator, Luis Gama, provided an update on the situation of online gaming in Uruguay and expressed his disagreement regarding the splitting of the regulation of this segment into two regulatory entities, one for casino games and the other for sports betting. "A few…

Law ・ 11 July 2022

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In review: licensing and taxation of gambling activities in Germany

i Legislation and jurisprudence As explained in Section I.i, the basic legal framework for gambling in Germany is the Interstate Treaty 2021, which was introduced on 1 July 2021 and marks the fourth attempt of the German states to create uniform and EU-law-compliant gambling regulation. The first amendment of the Interstate Treaty took place in…

Finance ・ 11 May 2022

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Nordrhein-Westfalen to grant five online casino licences

The treaty allowed state governments to choose how they regulated online table games, be it through creating a monopoly or issuing a number of licences equivalent to the number of land-based casinos in the state. Nordrhein-Westfalen has opted for the latter approach, meaning five licences may be issued. The law clarifies that this comes in response…

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New Singapore Gambling Duties Bill Increases Casino Tax Rates

Singapore's Parliament has released a new Gambling Duties Bill meant to streamline the country's gambling regulations. The amendments to the current Casino Control Act were originally discussed in 2019 as part of the Tourism Board's agreement with operators Las Vegas Sands and Genting Singapore. The talks targeted the expansion of the operators'…

Finance ・ 11 January 2022

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EGBA on Finland’s Missed Opportunity For Overdue Gambling Reform

The Finnish government's proposal to introduce payment blockings for online gambling has been approved by the country's parliament but, with its introduction, policymakers have missed an opportunity for meaningful and overdue gambling reform in the country. On 14 December, Finland's parliament approved an amended version of a government proposal to…

Law ・ 21 December 2021

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Alabama lawmakers may reconsider lottery, gambling

Alabama voters may get the chance to decide on gambling in the state-assuming the issue passes the legislature. Measures in support of a lottery and casinos may be considered, although some political insiders are dubious of the prospects. One reason are primary elections lawmakers will face in the spring. Republican Senator Greg Albritton of Range…

Lottery ・ 28 December 2021

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Finland Now Has Two Land-Based Casinos as Veikkaus Expands Reach

Yesterday, Veikkaus, the Finnish state-owned gaming operator, opened its second casino in the country. This comes as Veikkaus faces questions about its future as Finland's gambling monopoly. It follows only months after the operator opened its first casino, Casino Helsinki. Casino Tampere is a new casino that offers both classic table games as well…

Land-based ・ 17 December 2021

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Gambling wars: Pro-casino group drops lawsuit alleging interference by Seminole Tribe

A pro-casino group backed by Las Vegas Sands has dropped its effort to shut down an "obstruction" campaign it alleges is underway by groups backed by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The fight was over voter signatures for a Constitutional amendment drive. In Florida's gambling wars, it appears that all new gambling initiatives are stalled or dead,…

Law ・ 14 December 2021

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Australia: Crown Melbourne Gets to Keep Casino License

Despite being allowed to keep its casino license, Crown Melbourne will fall under strict and direct government supervision for two years following a Victoria Royal Commission review. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The government of the Australian state of Victoria has allowed operator Crown Resorts to keep its Melbourne casino license in response to the…

Travel ・ 26 October 2021

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Alabama Greyhound Racetracks Back Gambling Expansion

Four Alabama greyhound racetracks have teamed up for an ad campaign with the aim of increasing support for the legalization of casino gambling, lottery, and sports betting. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Alabama is a particularly conservative state when it comes to gambling. It is one of only six US jurisdictions without a lottery, and state law limits…

Bingo ・ 03 September 2021

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Interactive Credit Card Gambling Amendment on Track to Pass

The Interactive Gambling Amendment to prohibit the use of credit cards for gambling seems to be on track for passage in the Senate. A committee report is due 8 October, and it will produce data regarding the benefits of banning credit cards for gambling. If all information emerges as anticipated, the Australian Parliament will likely pass the bill…

Payment Methods ・ 26 August 2021

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Jacksonville prospect for Las Vegas Sands Corporation

American land-based casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corporation has reportedly pumped approximately $17 million into an effort that could see a large gambling-friendly development brought to the northern Florida city of Jacksonville. According to a Wednesday report from the news domain at FloridaPolitics.com, the donation revealed earlier this week…

Gaming Authorities ・ 16 July 2021

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Are online casinos legal in India?

Gambling in India has become a highly popular activity and one that many Indians partake in when given the opportunity to do so. With many in the country avid sports fans and enthusiasts of online casino games, it is no surprise to learn that online casinos are legal within the country. However, due to the popularity of these activities and the…

History ・ 28 April 2021

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Could Texas Finally Legalize Casino Gambling in 2021?

News in the online realm of the gambling industry regarding billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson typically revolves around his avid dislike of online gambling. The idea of online casino games has inspired him to spend tens of millions - at a minimum - of dollars to fight it from the highest levels of the United States government. Recent…

Law ・ 05 June 2021