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February 4, 2021
Sports Betting Deal Proposal Could Boost Revenue in Arizona
Under a proposal submitted to the House of Representatives in Arizona, professional and college sports betting would be allowed at tribal casinos and facilities owned by professional sports teams. Sports Betting Could Be Allowed at Tribal Casinos in Arizona The proposal, introduced on Monday in the Arizona House of Representatives, is part of a plan […]
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February 3, 2021
Lived Experience Panel Set to Advise the Gambling Commission
The Gambling Commission (GC) in the UK is looking to expand on the role of people who have personally experienced gambling harm and announced today the establishment of a permanent Lived Experience Advisory Panel. “We are pleased that the Gambling Commission has recognised the importance of listening to people who have been harmed by gambling […]
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February 3, 2021
ASA Upholds Complaint against Ladbrokes over TV Advertisement
The ASA announced that it upheld a complaint against Ladbrokes over a TV ad, aired back in October 2020. According to the advertising regulator, the ad broke CAP Code rules 16.1 and 16.3.1. Consequently, the ASA warned the operator. The ASA Finds Depicted Gambling Behavior in a TV Ad The Advertising and Standards Authority in […]
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February 3, 2021
Alabama Seeks Constitutional Amendment on Gambling
With attempts to pass legal gambling in Alabama failing in legislature, Sen. Del Marsh wants to put it to voters to decide if the activity should be allowed in the state. Sen Marsh to Seek Constitutional Amendment in 2022 Alabama is pushing steadfastly with sports betting legislation, and now Sen. Del Marsh is looking to […]
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February 3, 2021
Georgia Advances House Bill 86 to Full State House
Georgia is advancing a bill that could lead to the legalization of sports betting in the state. House Bill 86 will now stand scrutiny in the House of Representatives. A Proposed House Bill Wants to Legalize Sports Betting in Georgia A bill seeking to legalize sports betting in the State of Georgia and establish a […]
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February 3, 2021
Nebraska Lawmakers Discuss Legalized Casinos
After voters legalized gambling in Nebraska, state lawmakers should move quickly to ensure regulation of the industry in the state. Nebraska Members of Legislature’s General Affairs Committee Discuss Gambling Regulation During a public hearing on Monday, which focused on Nebraska’s legalized gambling, members of the Legislature’s General Affairs Committee began discussing under what conditions gambling […]
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February 2, 2021
UKGC Announces Strict Player Protection Measures on Online Slots
On February 2, the UKGC announced new rules on online slots to strengthen player protection. Auto-play, fast spins, and reverse withdrawals will be permanently banned. Permanent Ban on Misleading Slot Features Following a consultation launched last summer, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced today the introduction of “a package of strict measures” on online slot […]
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February 2, 2021
BCLC Urges Laws on Sports Betting Ahead of Super Bowl
Super Bowl single-event betting in Canada is close to realization, but a split-second decision to enable betting on the event for the weekend is unlikely. BCLC Wants to Have Single-Event Betting on Time for Super Bowl B.C. Lottery Corporation is making a dash for sports betting regulation ahead of the weekend’s Super Bowl game, hoping […]
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January 31, 2021
UKGC Launches Survey on How Gambling Companies Interact with Customers
The gambling regulator in the UK launched a new survey on how gambling companies interact with their customers. With the help of the survey, the UKGC aims at finding the right balance between customer protection, freedom and privacy. UK Gambling Regulator Launches a New Survey The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced that it launched […]
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January 31, 2021
Kentucky Lawmakers Determined to Keep Historical Horse Racing Betting
Horse racetrack operators in Kentucky are placing their hopes on state legislators to preserve their vital revenue from historical racing slot-like betting machines, as the Senate is preparing to consider new legislation. Fresh from the Session Start Upon resumption of the 2021 session next Tuesday, Rep. Sen. John Schickel intends to introduce the new legislative […]