Legal
January 12, 2021
NJTHA Reached Settlement with NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB and NCAA
The years-long lawsuit between the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NJTHA) and the professional sports leagues is coming to a conclusion after an announcement from the attorney representing the leagues signaled a resolution for the legal dispute. “The NJTHA, NCAA, NBA, NFL, NHL, and MLB have resolved all disputes arising out of their litigation concerning […]
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January 12, 2021
Indiana: VGT, Online Casino Bills to be Discussed in 2021
Indiana State Senate will have a busy start of 2021 pending the discussion of the online casino bill, as well as the introduction of VTGs inside of bars and restaurants. Measures to Boost the Gambling Industry and Small Business Owners Indiana’s General Assembly will discuss two important legislations during its first legislative session in 2021, […]
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January 11, 2021
Congressman Proposes School Funding with Sports Betting Tax in TN
According to David Hawk, a Tennessee congressman, additional funding may be needed when students return to in-person learning in schools. One source of revenue that may help the schools is the sports betting tax revenue. Will Tennessee’s Schools Receive Funding from Sports Betting Tax? David Hawk, a Tennessee congressman revealed that his priority for this […]
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January 10, 2021
Las Vegas Strip: Police Make 1,229 Arrests Through Three-Month Operation
Las Vegas police made 1,229 arrests and confiscated 64 firearms in the Strip area during its three-month operation to stop the rise in crime levels. Police Made “Tremendous Progress” More than 1,200 people were arrested on the Las Vegas Strip, as part of the Metropolitan Police Department’s three-month operation to fight crime in the area. […]
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January 10, 2021
Will More U.S. States Legalize Online Gambling This Year?
The legalization of online gambling across the U.S. will bring tax revenue which may prove to be vital, considering the economic impact of the pandemic in 2020. Considering the significant number of gambling retails in Nevada, the state may not engage in expanding of iGaming beyond online poker. The iGaming Expansion in the U.S. The […]
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January 9, 2021
NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Unveils Sports Betting Proposal
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his proposal to legalize sports betting prior to his 2021 State of the State address on Monday. One Online Sports Betting Operator New York Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled Wednesday his proposal to authorize mobile wagering as part of the 2021 State of the State address Monday 11. The proposal […]
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January 8, 2021
€600,000 in Fines Issued by KSA over Illegal Gambling
The Dutch Gaming Authority issued €600,000 in fines after it found two websites offering illegal games of chance. Besides not having a license, according to the Regulator, the websites may have attracted children or young adults to games of chance which are illegal in the Netherlands. Dutch Regulator Issues €600,000 in Fines Some €600,000 in […]
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January 8, 2021
Coalición Cívica Concerned About Legality of Online Gambling Licenses
The political party Coalición Cívica ARI has submitted a formal request to the Provincial Institute of Lottery and Casinos (IPLyC) of Buenos Aires for information about the selection process of online gambling licensees. The Petition Points Out Links Between Controversial Businessmen and Gambling Licensees The Argentine political party from the opposition Coalición Cívica ARI is […]
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January 7, 2021
Betting Legalization Receives Support by Gov. Lamont in CT
In his State of the State Address, Governor Ned Lamont revealed that he is already working with neighboring states and tribal partners to “modernize gaming” in Connecticut. Besides the legalization of sports betting, Connecticut may also push forward the legalization of marijuana this year. Will Connecticut Legalize Sports Betting and Marijuana in 2021? It looks […]
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January 6, 2021
Virginia Mobile Betting Live in Time for the Super Bowl
Virginia could see the state’s first online sports betting licenses being approved within the next several weeks, the Virginia Lottery revealed, outlining online betting could be live in the state by the upcoming Super Bowl. Back and Forth Legal Process Virginia legalized sports betting in April, when Gov. Northam’s amendments to SB384 and HB896 were […]