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While poker has seen massive growth in Brazil over the last decade, the country's chamber of deputies is now debating whether to move forward with legalizing land-based casinos, bingo halls, and horse racing. The country also approved the launch of live and online sports betting as well as online gaming last week. The moves come as the government…

Ontario in Canada is one of the largest provinces in Canada and has one of the highest Canadian population. Concerned at the indiscriminate betting by its citizens, the provincial government in Ontario has taken it upon itself to control the gambling industry. The Alcohol and Gambling Commission of Ontario (OLG) is the nodal body that not only…

i Legislation and jurisprudence According to the Misdemeanour Law, games of chance are prohibited in Brazil. Any form of gambling activity that has not been expressly legally authorised may be considered illegal under the scope of the Act and, therefore, anyone carrying out such activity may be prosecuted. Decree Law No. 50954 of 14 July 1961…

Since the Covid 19 pandemic struck, research shows significant growth in the online casino industry. It comes as no surprise as strict lockdown measures have kept millions of people indoors. In addition, many governments worldwide have taken note of the online gambling industry's growth and updated gambling laws to protect consumers. In the…

Last June, Norway's Minister of Culture and Gender Equality presented a new Gambling Act, with the main aim of helping the country combat unlicensed gambling. "With this law we are taking a harder line than before. Why? Because we have had enough," said Minister Abid Raja when presenting the new law. The new bill - originally proposed in June 2020…

Brazil is the largest and most populated country in Latin America, with a total area of 3265080 square miles and a population of more than 212 million people (it is the fifth-largest country in the world with regard to size and population). Brazil is a federation divided into 26 states, one federal district and 5570 municipalities. Since 2012,…