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NOGA warns of black market risk from Netherlands slot ban

As first reported by the Netherlands-based Casino Nieuws, on Tuesday (16 April) the Netherlands' house of representatives voted to ban all targeted advertising. It also voted to prohibit "high-risk" gambling, which includes slots. In addition to the two motions put forward by Socialist party MP Michiel van Nispen, further motions were passed for…

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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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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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Netherlands MPs vote on banning online slots

The Netherlands House of Representatives has voted to ban online gambling advertising and'high risk' online gambling like slots. The vote took place on Tuesday afternoon (April 16) and a majority vote in favor of the ban was secured. During the voting, 114 motions were submitted and decided on, 14 of which were focused on gambling and 10 were…

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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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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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Where are Crypto Casinos Legal? Gambling Laws Explained

According to a MarketsandMarkets report, the crypto casino industry will be worth $65.7 billion by 2027. But that begs the question - where are crypto casinos legal? This guide explores the regulatory landscape surrounding crypto gambling in 2024. We also look at crypto casino licensing and how Bitcoin gambling winnings are taxed. There are two…

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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…

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World Casino News

House Passes Amended Maryland Online Casino Legislation

Online casino bill, HB 1319, authored by Maryland Rep. Vanessa Atterbeary, has officially passed the House of Representatives and is on its way to the Senate for approval. Non-unanimous vote: On March 16, the House voted 92-43 in favor of passing Maryland online casino bill. For the adoption of the constitutional amendment three-fifths of the votes…

Law ・ 19 March 2024

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Las Vegas Strip gamblers likely to get a surprise IRS jackpot

When people play a slot machine on the Las Vegas Strip, in a regional casino, or in most cruise-ship casinos, they want to win big - but maybe not too big. Sure, everyone wants the huge jackpots, but when you're talking smaller numbers, many gamblers would rather hit for $1199 or less. That's because if you win $1200 or more on a single spin, your…

Law ・ 25 February 2024

World Casino News

Online Gambling Laws Change in Netherlands & Belgium

In the Netherlands, the Dutch Parliament has approved a mandate that calls on the European country's government to introduce tough fixed cross-operator deposit limits for the online gambling market along with a more severe regulatory crackdown. The motion to enforce'overarching playing limits' was proposed by ChristenUnie (CU) party leader and…

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Wyoming Online Casino Bill Dies In House

Shortly after being filed, a bill (House Bill 120) to legalize online casinos in Wyoming has failed, as the state's House of Representatives voted 25-36-1 to not take up legislation this year. If passed, HB 120 would have allowed anyone older than 18 to play legal online casino games. Operators would have been taxed at 10%, and up to five…

Law ・ 17 February 2024

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Effort to expand gambling in state ‘a gospel issue’

Alabama Baptist and other faith-based leaders continue to speak out against the current gambling legislation anticipated to move quickly through the state House of Representatives. They also are sending an urgent message to all who are concerned to join them. "This one is really, really hot and very, very serious," Greg Davis, president and CEO of…

Law ・ 13 February 2024

Alabama Daily News

Details on gambling proposal released

MONTGOMERY, Ala (AP) - Alabama lawmakers could cast their first votes next week on sweeping gambling legislation to allow a state lottery, sports betting and casinos in the Deep South state. If approved by lawmakers, the proposal would go before Alabama voters in the November general election, the first such public vote on gambling since a proposed…

Law ・ 10 February 2024

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The Facebook trick that online gambling is using to target Australians

Gambling advertising has long been a contentious issue in Australia, with critics and regulators regularly raising concerns about the intensity and placement of ads in the media. Online gambling is rife among Australian adults, with an estimated 44% gambling on sports and racing using a smartphone or computer. And studies have associated online…

Gambling Addiction ・ 05 February 2024

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Uruguay: Chamber of Deputies postpones debate on online gambling bill until March 2024

Aside from the bill presented by the senator of the Uruguayan National Party Sergio Botana to regulate the activity of slot machines, Uruguay does not have any law regulating online gambling,despite the overall consensus of its necessity. Since August 2022, the Finance Committee of Deputies has been studying a bill approved by the Senate which…

Law ・ 29 December 2023

Saipan Tribune

Hearings will check if community is OK with internet gaming

Rep. Ralph N. Yumul (Ind-Saipan) has introduced a bill that will allow internet gaming in the CNMI and the House of Representatives' Gaming Committee, which he chairs, will be soliciting public comments on the proposal. He said they will conduct multiple hearings to see if the community will consider another form of gaming, which he described as a…

Land-based ・ 19 December 2023

The Guardian

Can Labor win the war on gambling advertising or will it capitulate in a brutal betrayal?

When it comes to culture wars there are few more fiercely defended bastions than the culture of gambling in Australia, where resistance to change can be brutal. The money involved is massive and so is the political peril faced by any government willing to take the industry on. The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, risks the appearance of…

Incidents ・ 14 December 2023

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Amended Law Allows Gov’t to Freeze Bank Accounts in Online Gambling Crackdown

Jakarta. The revision of the electronic transaction and information law gives authorities the power to freeze the bank accounts of suspects during the crackdown on online gambling, a minister said on Wednesday. Both the government and the House of Representatives have agreed to include such an authority in the revised law. "The existing law has no…

Incidents ・ 22 November 2023

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Illinois Proposal May Allow More Time For Temporary Casinos

The term "temporary casino" may be in the eye of the beholder if recent Illinois legislation is approved. Bally's recently unveiled a temporary casino in the city's Medinah Temple with plans to vacate the property after a permanent facility is constructed in three years. However, the state senate passed a bill Oct. 24 allowing temporary casinos…

Finance ・ 10 November 2023

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No cure for jackpot?: Curbing online gambling a ‘tall order’, players said

JAKARTA - Finding herself stuck in unemployment, 23-year-old Anindya resorted to an online gambling website her friends were talking about. "I was personally just playing around last year," the Jakarta-based private sector employee spoke to The Jakarta Post on Oct. 18. Both Anindya and her friends are only a small demographic of the millions of…

Winnings ・ 30 October 2023

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North Carolina Delays Commercial Casino Plans Amidst Strong Local Opposition

Despite strong discussions earlier in the year about the possibility of legalizing slot machines and table games within North Carolina's capital, Raleigh, it appears that commercial casinos won't be coming to the region anytime soon. Local governments and boards, however, have been encouraged to contribute their perspectives on this controversial…

Gambling Sites ・ 17 October 2023

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Police Report 77 Online Gambling Cases Throughout 2023

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The head of the Public Information Bureau of Indonesian National Police Ahmad Ramadhan mentioned that the institution has handled 77 cases of online gambling throughout 2023. "Throughout 2023, the are 77 cases with 130 suspects," he said when met on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. The most recent case of online gambling was reported…

Incidents ・ 03 October 2023

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Approval sought for bill prohibiting online lotto betting

Individuals purchase a lotto ticket at a Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) lotto outlet in Quezon City on September 28, 2023 STAR / Cesar Ramirez MANILA, Philippines - The House of Representatives committee on games and amusement has sought the approval of the whole chamber for a proposed bill prohibiting online placing of bets for all…

Lottery ・ 01 October 2023

Tempo.co

Kominfo Minister Budi Arie Denies Proposing Tax on Online Gambling

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian Minister of Communication and Information (Kominfo) Budi Arie rebutted the report that he proposed a tax policy on online gambling, asserting that online gambling is an illegal activity. "I'm not the one who proposed it. I'm not in that position. Gambling remains an illegal activity until now," he told Tempo at the…

Law ・ 12 September 2023

Tempo.co

Psychiatrist Reveals Why People Get Addicted to Online Gambling

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A psychiatrist from the University of Indonesia, Adhi Wibowo Nurhidayat, discloses the reasons why people cannot control their desires or become addicted to online gambling. Adhi says one of them is due to dysregulation in parts of the brain, namely the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) and the orbitofrontal cortex…

Incidents ・ 08 September 2023

The Coin Republic

Regulatory Challenges: How Governments Are Responding to Crypto Casinos

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Crypto ・ 07 September 2023

Tempo.co

DPR's YouTube Channel Hacked, Livestreams Online Gambling

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The official YouTube Channel of the House of Representatives (DPR) was allegedly hacked after a sudden livestream of an online gambling slot this morning, Wednesday, September 6, 2023. According to Tempo's search, at 08:30 a.m. today, the profile picture of DPR's YouTube channel had been changed to online gambling and was seen…

Incidents ・ 06 September 2023

The Real Deal

Mark Cuban’s Dream for Casino Gambling Dies in Texas House

Casino resorts could make Texas the top-ranked tourism state in the nation. That's according to Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, but Texas lawmakers won't be green-lighting gambling in this session of the Texas Legislature, which ends May 29. The Texas House of Representatives killed a proposal, authored by Rep. Charlie Geren, that aimed to open…

Law ・ 20 May 2023

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Las Vegas Sands casino expansion effort in Texas fails again

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Law ・ 20 May 2023

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Envisioning a Massachusetts ‘iLottery’

IF THE MASSACHUSETTS LOTTERY expands onto the internet with a new "iLottery," what could it look like? Let's spin the wheel. Option 1 - Michigan. Started in 2014, the Michigan lottery is "the standard" for online lottery platforms, says interim Massachusetts State Lottery director Mark Bracken. The site hits you with a big payout draw game, bright…

Lottery ・ 06 May 2023

World Casino News

Bally's Opens 700 Jobs for Temporary Chicago Casino

Casino operator Bally's Chicago announced more than 700 vacant job positions for its temporary casino at Medinah Temple scheduled to open in July 2023 upon the receipt of the Illinois Gaming Board's approval. As the Chicago Tribune reports, the casino is hiring a range of job profiles listed on the company's website. Pending License: Ameet Patel,…

Jobs ・ 06 May 2023

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How online casinos have evolved in the United States

For years, casinos were physical spaces gamblers went to for a night on the town or a fun group outing with friends. But that's all changed over the past 30 years, thanks to changes in technology and laws. Over the past several decades, online casinos have rapidly risen in popularity in the United States. The global market for online gambling is…

Industry ・ 11 April 2023

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Industry ・ 11 April 2023

The Sydney Morning Herald

Gambling advertising restrictions: Tabcorp pushes to reduce gambling harm

The world's biggest sports betting companies are targeting punters on platforms such as TikTok, YouTube and Spotify, as the government says it will scrutinise social media platforms as well as traditional television networks. Gambling businesses, sports codes and regulators will front a parliamentary inquiry into online gambling on Tuesday, with…

Gambling Addiction ・ 03 April 2023

Casino Guardian

Most Australians Support Proposed Suspension of Gambling Adverts before 10:30 PM, New Research Reveals

Over 50% of Australian adult residents believe gambling adverts on TV, radio, and on-demand platforms should be suspended before 10:30 PM. Most people have shared concerns that gambling advertising has managed to quickly spread across the nation and is normalising gambling among underage individuals. Last week, the Australian Gambling Research…

Industry ・ 28 March 2023

The Sydney Morning Herald

Ban on gambling advertising wins support

More than half of Australian adults support banning betting ads on television, radio and on-demand platforms before 10.30pm, with most people now concerned that gambling advertising has become too widespread and is normalising the behaviour among children. Research published this week by the Australian Gambling Research Centre, a national agency,…

Sports ・ 26 March 2023

World Casino News

Kentucky Senate Passes Bill to Ban Gray Gambling Machines

Following recent passages and reconsiderations in the House of Representatives, the Kentucky Senate passed a bill Tuesday to ban unregulated gambling machines, or so-called gray machines, with cash payouts that have proliferated throughout the state over the last few years. House Bill 594 passed the chamber on a 29-6 vote and Gov. Andy Beshear…

Law ・ 18 March 2023

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Parliament encouraged to do more to prevent harms caused by online gambling

AMA President Professor Steve Robson appeared before the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs this week encouraging the government to implement online gambling regulations which would limit exposure and access to online gambling platforms. Professor Robson's appearance follows a submission by the AMA last…

Politics ・ 10 March 2023

Macau Business

Legalization of gambling in Brazil, in particular casino gambling

Partner and CEO of JCO Consultancy The potential of Brazil's gambling market is huge, namely in the richest States of Brazil - in particular in the State of São Paulo (SP). The Extended Metropolitan Area of São Paulo is an agglomeration of five contiguous metropolitan areas that have grown into one another and three micro-regions, dominated by São…

Law ・ 05 March 2023

Bangkok Post

Casino plans spur 'Nimby' complaints

Thailand's casino plans are causing mixed reactions among the public even though a special House committee studying the feasibility of entertainment complexes including legal casinos says they are likely to bring in massive revenue. The House of Representatives on Thursday approved a report on the proposal to set up a casino-entertainment zone,…

Law ・ 15 January 2023

Kokomo Tribune

Online gambling raises concerns

Matt Bell, president and chief executive officer of the Casino Association of Indiana, says the time has come for state lawmakers to clear the way for online gaming. "I think policymakers have a moment to make a choice," he told those gathered for a recent legislative conference. Bell warned that without change, casinos could absolutely anticipate…

Law ・ 14 January 2023

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CasinoScout.nl: Dutch operators fear negative effects ban on gambling ads

Online gambling continues to rouse emotions in the Netherlands, one of the last countries in the European Union to legalise online casinos. As 2022 comes to an end, it is fair to say that it has been a bumpy ride and it is not expected to calm down any time soon. The new Remote Gambling Bill (Kansspelen op Afstand, Koa) was only adopted in February…

Law ・ 14 January 2023

Bangkok Post

House paves way for first Thai casino

The House of Representatives on Thursday approved a full report of the proposal to set up a casino-entertainment zone in Thailand following a three-hour meeting to discuss the matter. The report was prepared by a special committee set up in December 2021, following a 310 to nine House vote in favour of weighing up the economic value an…

Gambling Addiction ・ 14 January 2023

News And Tribune

THEIR VIEW: Online gambling raises concerns

Matt Bell, president and chief executive officer of the Casino Association of Indiana, says the time has come for state lawmakers to clear the way for online gaming. "I think policymakers have a moment to make a choice," he told those gathered for a recent legislative conference. Bell warned that without change, casinos could absolutely anticipate…

Law ・ 13 January 2023

Green Left

Australia leads the world in gambling losses

Dr Charles Livingstone of the Gambling and Social Determinants Unit at Monash University has shown that Australia leads the world in gambling losses. The report from the Alliance for Gambling Reform (AGR), released in October, showed that people had lost more than $11.4 billion to poker machines in pubs and clubs across five states last year. The…

Law ・ 17 October 2022

Casino Guardian

Australia’s Survey into Online Gambling Harm to Provide New Point of View on Online Gambling

An inquiry regarding the impacts of online gambling on Australian residents has been recently rolled out, following a referral from the Honorable Amanda Rishworth MP, the Minister for Social Services of Australia. A couple of weeks ago, the research was officially launched to check the impact that digital gambling has on local people, considering…

Gambling Addiction ・ 03 October 2022

Bayside News

Inquiry into online gambling harm begins

AN inquiry into the impacts of online gambling has been launched. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy chairs the House of Representatives' standing committee on social policy and legal affairs. The committee is seeking submissions on online gambling and the impacts it can have on problem gamblers. Murphy says that the committee's inquiry will "be a fresh look…

Gambling Addiction ・ 03 October 2022

News of the Area

Inquiry launched into online gambling and its community impacts

THE Member for Cowper and Shadow Assistant Minister Social Services and Prevention of Family Violence, Pat Conaghan, has welcomed the launch of an inquiry into online gambling and its impacts on people with gambling problems. Mr Conaghan is the Deputy Chair of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs which…

Incidents ・ 25 September 2022

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Online gambling is under investigation in Australia

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs in Australia is investigating the online gambling industry. The goal of the inquiry is to discover the impact of the industry on people who have a gambling problem. Seeking Submissions Currently, the committee is asking for submissions in writing from organizations…

Incidents ・ 19 September 2022

Casino Guardian

Parents and Problem Gamblers’ Families Willing to See Online Gambling Advertising Fully Suspended in Australia

An increasing number of parents seem to be planning to make a submission to a federal parliamentary inquiry into the Australian online gambling sector and the harmful impacts it has on vulnerable people, such as children and problem gamblers. The nationwide parliamentary inquiry was announced on September 15th and would involve issues such as loot…

Gambling Addiction ・ 19 September 2022

ABC Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Online gambling advertising should be banned say parents ahead of parliamentary inquiry

Rod's son Ollie was 18 when the first Covid lockdown began. Bored, lonely and receiving an unexpectedly high income thanks to his part-time tennis coaching job being replaced by the JobKeeper payment, he began to bet on sports games via apps on his phone. "Even though I thought I thought I'd brainwashed him into how bad these companies are, he just…

Politics ・ 17 September 2022

Yogonet

Australia: parliamentary committee starts an inquiry into online gambling and its relationship with problem gambling

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs has launched Friday an inquiry into online gambling and its impacts on people with gambling problems. The Committee is seeking written submissions from individuals and organizations providing recommendations relating to any or all of the inquiry terms of reference by…

Politics ・ 16 September 2022

Gambling Insider

Australian parliamentary committee launches online gambling inquiry

Australia's House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs has launched an inquiry into online gambling and its impacts on people with gambling problems. The Committee is seeking written submissions from individuals and organisations providing recommendations relating to any or all of the inquiry terms of reference…

Politics ・ 16 September 2022

The Epoch Times

Online Gambling to Be Put Under the Microscope

The Australian government will scrutinise online betting and its effect on people with problematic gambling behaviour amid growing concerns about the widespread presence of online gambling platforms in Australians' lives. The House of Representatives' social policy and legal affairs committee launched the inquiry into online gambling on Sep. 15…

Incidents ・ 16 September 2022

Gaming Intelligence

Australia launches online gambling inquiry

The Australian government has launched an inquiry into online gambling and its impacts on people with gambling problems. The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs will examine a number of issues, including the effectiveness of existing consumer protections aimed at reducing online problem gambling, the…

Law ・ 15 September 2022

The Northern Daily Leader

Online gambling inquiry on the cards

An inquiry into online gambling will look at advertising on social media, sponsorships and branding. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS) Online betting will be put under the microscope as a parliamentary inquiry targets its impact on people with gambling problems. The House of Representatives' social policy and legal affairs committee is calling for…

Incidents ・ 15 September 2022

Mirage

Online gambling inquiry launched

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs has today launched an inquiry into online gambling and its impacts on people with gambling problems. Chair of the Committee, Ms Peta Murphy MP, said'the inquiry will be a fresh look at online gambling and whether current laws, regulations, consumer protections and…

Law ・ 15 September 2022

iGaming Business

Uruguay’s senate passes bill to legalise online gambling

The bill was debated during a parliamentary session yesterday, where Uruguay's Chamber of Senators voted in favour of its implementation. The bill will now be sent to the country's House of Representatives for further consideration. If passed, the bill would allow the General Directorate of Casinos of the Ministry of Economy and Finance to regulate…

Politics ・ 17 August 2022

Bangkok Post

Taking the casino punt

Bitter contention over legalising casinos in the kingdom may be closer to a resolution than many people think with the release of a report citing overwhelming public support for the idea. Essential legal groundwork for casinos could be laid before parliament finishes its term early next year. The report, prepared by a committee formed on the order…

Lottery ・ 14 August 2022

South Florida Caribbean News

How to Find the Best Gambling Sites in Florida?

The laws governing online gambling in Florida are very strict. Online gambling regulations in Florida are quite complicated, and the answer to "is gambling illegal in Florida?" depends on the state's specific legislation. If you're looking for a place to gamble in the real world, you may visit tribal casinos or pari-mutuel betting facilities in…

Strategy Guide ・ 03 August 2022

Vegas Inc

Scientific Games’ lottery playbook succeeded, then spread

The growth of the lottery business nationwide was inspired in large part by the lobbying innovations of a single multinational gambling company, Scientific Games Holdings LP. A 1986 memo from Scientific Games co-founder and then-Chairman John R. Koza described a "draft version of our new model state lottery law which we distribute widely each year…

Lottery ・ 13 July 2022

Atlantic City Weekly

How increased tax form trigger would affect big slot winners

Slot machine and video poker players who have won jackpots of $1200 or more know the drill. When the winning combo appears, the machine locks up. A slot attendant checks things out, disappears for a few minutes and reappears with an IRS form W2-G for you to sign. Until you sign the form, the casino is not permitted to pay your jackpot. It's been…

Finance ・ 12 July 2022

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'Enough Room In The Sandbox' For Often Misunderstood Online Lottery

Horse racing aficionados have been betting on races online Sports bettors in dozens of states have tried their luck since the Supreme Court ended Nevada's virtual monopoly in May 2018. Online casino gaming is only operating in a half-dozen states, but many lawmakers have noticed that New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan operators have cleared…

Lottery ・ 11 July 2022

The Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Push to remove Pope County as casino site on ballot gets 103,000 signatures, backers say

Proponents of a proposed constitutional amendment that would remove Pope County as a site for a casino said they turned in about 103000 signatures of registered voters Friday in their attempt to qualify their proposed measure for the Nov. 8 general election ballot. James Knight, president of the Fair Play for Arkansas 2022 committee, certified in…

Politics ・ 09 July 2022

GMA Network

Alan Cayetano's P10,000 ayuda bill now in Senate; seeks law vs online gambling │ GMA News Online

In a bid to fulfill his campaign promise, returning Senator Alan Peter Cayetano filed the proposed Sampung Libong Pag-Asa Law or the bill which seeks to provide a P10000 one-time cash aid to each Filipino family. Last week, Cayetano vowed to immediately file the "P10K Ayuda" Bill but he explained that the measure needed action from the Senate,…

Politics ・ 08 July 2022

Yogonet

Thailand legislative panel seeks to legalize all forms of gambling with 5 new casinos

A committee of the Thai National Assembly that is analyzing the possibility of legalizing gambling is proposing the establishment of five casinos, with revenues taxed at 30% , as it believes that it would help reduce problems with the increasing number of illegal gambling dens in the country. Pichet Chuamuangphan, the second vice-chairman of the…

Law ・ 01 July 2022

Gambling News

Thai Committee Discussed Five Casino Locations

The legal status of gambling in Thailand has been a hot topic for a while now and finally, some changes are being seriously discussed. Five casinos have been proposed by the National Assembly Committee, with official proposes to the House scheduled for this November. Thailand is a very well-developed tourist destination, attracting rich visitors…

Law ・ 30 June 2022

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The Online Gambling Law Didn't Pass in NC and I'm Bummed

Did you know that North Carolina lawmakers voted against online gambling and gaming this week? The bill actually looked pretty good going in having passed the House of Representatives. I've been following this story for a while and am actually really bummed out about it. I'm not a die-hard gambler don't get me wrong. But it would be fun to my join…

Law ・ 24 June 2022

The Street

Las Vegas, Casinos, Gamblers Await Huge IRS News

Imagine paying the same rate for anything that you did back in 1977. In that year, the average host cost $54200, a gallon of gas was $0.63, and $3 bought a dozen eggs along with a gallon of milk with change to spare. 1977 was also the year the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) set its standard for the level of slot machine jackpot that must be…

Politics ・ 13 June 2022

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Thai political group calls for legalization of both land-based and online casinos

A group of minor political parties has submitted a draft amendment to Thailand's Gambling Act calling for the legalization of both land-based and online casino gaming and proposing development of four casinos nationwide. The group is led by Chutchawan Kong-u-dom, leader of the Thai Local Power Party, with the Bangkok Post reporting that the group…

Politics ・ 20 May 2022

EconoTimes

The Economics of Crypto Gambling Regulations

There are a variety of techniques to crypto betting and gambling, depending on where you are. However, Japan has taken the most definitive position on this, and we are familiar with the country's past with cryptocurrencies. The House of Representatives of Japan has established a new set of laws on crypto assets as it relates to custodians and…

Law ・ 02 May 2022

Asgam

Thai committee to submit report on legalized casinos in May

An extraordinary committee examining the feasibility of opening regulated casinos in Thailand will submit its report next month, according to the Bangkok Post. The study, launched in December following a House of Representatives vote, has specifically focused on the potential for an integrated resort with a casino, with the goal of attracting more…

Law ・ 17 April 2022

Alabama Daily News

Gambling bills unlikely to get vote this session

By KIM CHANDLER, Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Proposals to create a state lottery and allow casino gambling in Alabama are unlikely to be voted on this session, their sponsors said Tuesday. Republican Rep. Chip Brown had proposed establishing a state lottery and using proceeds to provide scholarships to help families pay a portion of…

Politics ・ 30 March 2022

Dothan Eagle

Sponsors say gambling bills likely dead for this session

MONTGOMERY - Proposals to create a state lottery and allow casino gambling in Alabama are unlikely to be voted on this session, their sponsors said Tuesday. Republican Rep. Chip Brown had proposed establishing a state lottery and using proceeds to provide scholarships to help families pay a portion of tuition at two- and four-year colleges.…

Incidents ・ 30 March 2022

Cullman Times

Sponsors: Lottery bills unlikely to get vote this session

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Proposals to create a state lottery and allow casino gambling in Alabama are unlikely to be voted on this session, their sponsors said Tuesday. Republican Rep. Chip Brown had proposed establishing a state lottery and using proceeds to provide scholarships to help families pay a portion of tuition at two- and four-year…

Lottery ・ 30 March 2022

Herald & Review

Alabama tourism committee advances lottery and casino bill

An Alabama legislative committee swiftly advanced lottery and casino legislation on Wednesday, acting after a public hearing dominated by opponents who said the proposal would hand the licenses to a few powerful operators. The Senate Tourism Committee voted for the proposed constitutional amendment authorizing a state lottery, sports betting, eight…

Lottery ・ 09 March 2022

Pennsylvania Business Report

Legislation would raise tax threshold for slot machine winnings

Legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would raise the tax threshold for reporting slot winnings to the Internal Revenue Service from $1200 to $5000. U.S. Reps. Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) and Dina Titus (D-NV), Congressional Gaming Caucus co-chair-members, introduced the Shifting Limits on Thresholds (SLOT) Act. The…

Winnings ・ 08 March 2022

My Journal Courier

State lottery, casino bill proposed in Alabama Legislature

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama lawmaker on Thursday introduced a proposal to create a lottery and allow multiple casinos, as well as sports betting, in the state, but the bill faces a ticking legislative clock and long-term divisions that have sunk previous gambling proposals. "It's time Alabama got in the game," Republican Sen. Greg Albritton…

Lottery ・ 04 March 2022

South Florida Caribbean News

What is the Current State of the Florida Casino Drive

Despite the great effort, the Florida Casino Gaming Expansion Initiative will not be on the ballot in Florida as an initiated constitutional amendment on November 8th, 2022, as it didn't get enough signatures. Of the required 891586 signatures by 5 pm on February 1st, 814212 signatures were obtained. A now failed initiative was originally designed…

Mobile ・ 22 February 2022

Oklahoma Council Of Public Affairs

Hofmeister backed by tribes, casinos

Individuals and entities associated with two groups substantially intertwined in Oklahoma-tribal governments and casinos-represented a significant share of donations to the Democratic gubernatorial campaign of Joy Hofmeister in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to a report filed with the Oklahoma Ethics Commission. Hofmeister received around 30…

Politics ・ 09 February 2022

Casino News Daily

Slidell Casino Bill Gets Overwhelming House Support

A bill allowing for a St. Tammany Parish referendum on whether a casino should be built in the area was passed on Thursday with overwhelming support from legislators in the Louisiana House of Representatives. The vote took place a day after the bill's main sponsor, Rep. Mary DuBuisson, asked her colleagues to delay voicing their opinion on the…

Covid ・ 28 January 2022

World Casino News

Welcome revival for Mississippi gambling market

Commercial casinos in the southern American state of Mississippi reportedly had a very fruitful 2021 after chalking up aggregated annual gross gaming revenues of almost $2.7 billion encompassing a very healthy $261.3 million for April. According to a Thursday report from the online news source at PlayUSA.com citing official figures from the…

Industry ・ 28 January 2022

The Star

Proposal to locate Thailand's first casino in remote area like Las Vegas

BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): Thailand's first legal casino should be located in a remote area, to help boost the local economy while reducing the income gap with more developed parts of the country, an MP sitting on the newly formed House panel dealing with the matter suggested on Friday (Jan 28). Panich Vikitsreth (pic), a member of the…

Politics ・ 28 January 2022

WTVY News 4

Alabama legislative session to include (yet another) push for gambling expansion

THEODORE, Ala. (WALA) - The 2022 legislative session kicks of Tuesday with a familiar agenda item - gambling. Gaming proposals in one form or another have been offered for more than two decades, with none crossing the finish line. Supporters got closer than they have in a long time last year, with the state Senate passing a bill to create a state…

Law ・ 10 January 2022

Gambling

iGaming Revenues Dwarf All Other Forms of Online Gambling; What Does 2022 Hold?

Note: This is part of a series of articles on what the sports betting landscape will look like in 2022. The American Gaming Association's commercial gaming revenue tracker tells the dramatic story of iGaming relative to the rest of the gambling universe. For the first nine months of 2021, iGaming - which is online slots and table games - enjoyed…

Finance ・ 07 January 2022

I am Expat

Dutch parliament wants to introduce ban on gambling ads

A recent increase in the number of advertisements for gambling platforms has led the House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer) to call for a national ban on all untargeted betting ads. A recent change to Dutch law has meant that, since October 1, online gambling has been legal in the Netherlands. This has led to a huge spike in the number of online…

Politics ・ 27 December 2021

SBC News

Netherlands online gambling advertising spend reaches €23m

Rates of gambling advertising have increased significantly in the Netherlands since the launch of the online gambling market, with the total spend of the 11 licensed operators standing at €23 million. Local outlet de Volkskrant, after requesting information from television research agency Nielsen, reported that the highest advertising spend was…

Gaming Authorities ・ 20 December 2021

World Casino News

Online gambling ads increase in the Netherlands

Now that online gambling is legalized in the Netherlands, the number of advertisements on the subject have doubled in a short time frame. The country legalized iGaming in October 2021 with eleven casinos obtaining licensing. Research by Nielsen shows that in October and November of 2020, there were just over 170000 commercials focused on gambling…

Law ・ 20 December 2021

Bangkok Post

Rolling dice on casinos

For decades there has been no single issue more divisive than that of whether to legalise casino gambling. A plan to build a major casino venue as part of an entertainment complex was recently put before the House of Representatives which voted 310 to nine in favour of setting up an extraordinary committee to study it. Headed by Deputy Transport…

Covid ・ 19 December 2021

Business Mirror

Unite vs online gambling, public urged

FORMER Speaker Alan Peter S. Cayetano has pivoted to the public in a bid against the legalization of e-sabong and other forms of online gambling. "Parents, teachers, priests, pastors, ministers, imams: we have to speak up so that we can stop the spread of vices that threaten to destroy our values," Cayetano said. According to the senior lawmaker,…

Politics ・ 16 December 2021

SBC News

KSA adopts new Safer Gambling message for Dutch online gambling

Dutch KOA licensed online gambling operators have been ordered to adopt the new safer gambling tagline of - " What does gambling cost you? Stop on time. +18 ". Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands gambling regulator, has informed licensed betting firms that the tagline must be visible across all websites, advertising and marketing campaigns as…

Law ・ 10 December 2021

Asgam

Thai parliament to launch study into potential IR development

The Thai parliament is set to launch a study into the possible introduction of casino gaming after MPs almost unanimously voted in favor last week. According to The Bangkok Post, the House of Representatives has voted to set up an extraordinary committee that will examine a proposal to open an integrated resort with a casino, with the goal of…

Politics ・ 06 December 2021

Gambling News

Thailand Shows Interest in Opening Casino Resorts in the Near Future

The parliament of Thailand will be launching a study to possibly introduce casino gaming as MPs supported the idea unanimously last week, bar a few dissident voices. At the moment, it remains unclear as to how many casino resorts would be legalized, nor where are they going to be located should the legalization move proceed according to preliminary…

Travel ・ 06 December 2021

Gambling News

Filipino Lawmaker Warns Online Cockfighting, Gambling Are Country's New Pandemic

Alan Peter Cayetano is an ex-House Speaker from the Philippines currently hunting for a seat in the Senate. On Monday, he pleaded with Congress to reject the applications for 25-year legislative franchises requested by two different e-sabong companies in the country. His legislative endeavor follows Deputy Speaker Eddie Villanueva's last week's…

Covid ・ 26 November 2021

Viral Internet

Australian Government’s Crackdown through the Prism of Offshore Bitcoin Casinos

Bitcoin has faced a great opportunity to enter the AU gambling environment. According to the Australian government's initiatives, crypto gambling needs to be taken under full control. The IGA Amendment Bill was introduced in 2016, but the related changes are in the process of realization and integration until now. The major measures to be discussed…

Incidents ・ 23 November 2021

World Casino News

Federal backing for Catawba Indian Nation casino endeavor

The effort from the Catawba Indian Nation to bring a $273 million casino resort to the southern American state of North Carolina has reportedly received a huge boost courtesy of the United States House of Representatives. According to a report from The Charlotte Observer newspaper, the 435-seat body overwhelmingly passed House Resolution 1619 on…

Politics ・ 03 November 2021

The Oracle

Florida Seminole gambling compact reinforces a monopoly

The U.S. Department of the Interior took no action to approve or disapprove a gaming compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the State of Florida, according to an Aug. 6 letter. As a result, the tribe gained exclusive rights to casino gaming and sports betting as initially approved by the Florida legislature on May 19. The compact grants…

Politics ・ 25 October 2021

World Casino News

Fumio Kishida reiterates integrated casino resort support

Only a week after being officially appointed as the latest Prime Minister of Japan and Fumio Kishida (pictured) reportedly told parliamentarians that the nation's coming trio of integrated casino resorts will serve as'an important measure' in helping it'to become an advanced tourism country'. According to a report from GGRAsia, the…

Travel ・ 13 October 2021