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January 30, 2021
Alabama Makes Progress on Sports Betting Bill
Alabama is making another attempt to push the sports betting legislation after the process was suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Alabama Sports Wagering Commission to Regulate the Sector Legislators in Alabama will review a new bill that seeks to legalize online, mobile and land-based sports betting in the US state. Sports betting in the […]
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January 30, 2021
Sports Betting Legalization in Florida to Bring Benefits
Although sports betting is yet to be legalized, there are variety of ways to place a bet illegally in Florida, revealed Senator Jeff Brandes while speaking for Spectrum Bay News 9. According to him, since there are no people prosecuted for betting, the activity should be legalized. Will Florida Join the U.S. States That Have […]
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January 29, 2021
Paraguay Betting Operator Aposta.la Dismissed Allegations
A sports betting company in Paraguay is in the midst of a controversy following a report from the country’s anti money laundering watchdog which went viral in local media. Official Statement Aposta.la, the sports betting operator cited in the confidential report from the Secretariat on Prevention of Money Laundering (Seprelad) issued a public statement denying […]
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January 28, 2021
White Hat Gaming Fined £1.3 Million for Inadequate Social Responsibility Standards
Online gambling operator White Hat Gaming was issued today a £1.3 million fine by the UKGC for AML and social responsibility failings. Under Review Since Last Year The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has set a £1.3 million fine for licensed gaming operator White Hat Gaming (WHG) after identifying “inadequate anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility […]
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January 27, 2021
Gambling Stakeholders Could Go Shirtless in the UK
Gambling in the UK is under review with one of the most likely outcomes a ban on sports sponsorships says The Daily Telegraph, citing unnamed sources close to the matter. T-Shirt Sponsorships May Have to Go As lawmakers remain committed to re-regulating the gambling industry in the United Kingdom, as part of the ongoing Gambling […]
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January 27, 2021
Sports Gambling May Soon Be up for Vote in North Dakota
North Dakota voters may soon be asked to decide if gambling on college and professional sports should be allowed or not, as a resolution is pending in the legislature. Residents of North Dakota May Soon Decide if They Will Allow Sports Betting The resolution, which gained wide bipartisan support, was proposed by Rep. Michael Howe. […]
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January 27, 2021
Connecticut Lawmakers and Tribes Close to Consensus on Gambling
Tribal operators and lawmakers in Connecticut may be close to a consensus on sports betting and internet gambling in the state. How Long Before Regulated Sports Betting in Connecticut? Tuesday has proven a day for bringing up sports betting proposals across the United States with New York and Minnesota both making regulator steps forward to […]
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January 27, 2021
Minnesota Confirms Sports Betting Efforts to Begin Soon
In Minnesota, sports betting is again on the table with lawmakers seeking to introduce both mobile and in-person betting and snuff out the offshore betting sector. In-Person and Mobile Sports Betting on the Table Minnesota lawmakers will be looking to legalize sports betting, Democratic Sen. Karla Bigham and Republican Rep. Pat Garofalo announced on Tuesday, […]
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January 26, 2021
Tech Giants Accused of Profiting from Predatory Practices
Apple has been accused of hosting, facilitating, and profiting from illegal social casino games that identify, target, and exploit vulnerable individuals. Apple Profiting From Illegal Casino Games Tech giant Apple Inc. has been accused of hosting, facilitating and profiting from illegal free-to-play social casino apps on the App Store. The lawsuit also accuses Google and […]
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January 26, 2021
MGA Appointed Former Chief Legal Officer Carl Brincat as CEO
Dr Carl Brincat is the new chief executive officer of the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) after its board of governors confirmed his appointment for the role effective immediately. Appointed with Immediate Effect The former chief legal and enforcement officer at the gaming regulator would replace departing chief executive officer Heathcliff Farrugia who announced his resignation […]