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February 2, 2023
Minnesota Senator Backs Sports Betting Legalization
Legalized sports betting provides a legal form of entertainment for sports fans interested in placing wagers on their favorite team and bettors alike. While more than half of the US states have already legalized and launched some form of sports betting, such efforts are still underway in Minnesota. Sports betting can provide a fresh tax […]
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February 1, 2023
Hawaii Lawmakers Propose Raft of Bills to Legalize Gambling
The Hawaii Tribune-Herald reported that currently, Hawaii is one of only two states that has not legalized any form of commercial gambling, with Utah being the other. Bills Encompass Casino Resort, Sports Wagering, Fantasy Contests, and a Lottery One of the bills, House Bill 918, proposes to grant a 10-year license for a single “poker […]
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February 1, 2023
Sports Betting Continues to Gain Traction in Maine
Maine legalized sports betting back in May 2022. The activity is yet to be launched, considering that the Maine Gambling Control Unit, the regulator in charge of sports betting, is currently still establishing the legal framework. Now, a recent report by WGME suggests that Maine may introduce sports wagering at some point this summer, but […]
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January 31, 2023
888 to Keep Its Gibraltar License in Spite of Compliance Breaches
The Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner, Gibraltar’s official gambling regulator, is taking action against 888 Holdings, which breached local regulations. While failings were recorded, 888 will likely keep its license, the authority noted. 888 Faces Trouble in Gibraltar The commissioner will soon begin reviewing and discussing the outcome of the internal investigation of 888 Holdings’ business, the […]
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January 31, 2023
Svenska Spel Breached Sweden’s Advertising Standards
The Branschföreningen för Onlinespel (BOS), a Swedish trade union for iGaming companies, recently found out that the state-owned operator promoted its products on a free TV channel in breach of local advertisement laws. Svenska Spel Promoted Its Products on TV4 As reported by the BOS, Svenska Spel promoted its Keno and scratchcard products on the […]
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January 31, 2023
Alabama Electronic Bingo Ban Causes Major Lay-Offs at Victoryland Casino
Al.com reported that this was announced by Dr Lewis Benefield, the casino’s president and a veterinarian based in Montgomery. Victoryland Casino President Hopes Business Will Pick Up with New Horse Racing Machines Despite the setback, Victoryland Casino is seeking to recover by introducing new machines for betting on historical horse races. Additionally, the casino will […]
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January 27, 2023
Oklahoma Legislature to Consider New Sports Betting Bill
A new bill seeking the legalization of sports betting in Oklahoma has been filed and scheduled for its first reading on the first day of the new legislative session on February 6, 2023. Tiered Fee Structure House Bill HB1027 filed by Rep. Ken Luttrell was scheduled for its first reading on the first day of […]
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January 27, 2023
Kickapoo Tribe in Texas May Expand Gambling under New Proposal
A recent joint resolution proposes to enable the tribal organization to ink a gaming compact, enabling it to expand its offering while Texas lawmakers try to continue to explore options for additional gambling activities. The new proposal, backed by Sen. Roland Gutierrez and Rep. Eddie Morales seeks to enable the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas […]
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January 25, 2023
KSA Plans to Crack Down Illegal Retail Gambling Venues
The latest plan comes at the start of the new year and according to Rene Jansen, the KSA’s chairman, the Gambling Authority will not only safeguard the online gambling vertical but target physical illegal games of chance. Such games can include illegal slot machines, bingos, lotteries, poker, sports betting or other unlicensed gambling activities. KSA’s […]
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January 25, 2023
Malta Couple Found Guilty of Gambling Away Donations for Their Sick Child
Ryan Debattista and Nicole Bezzina admitted to their crime after the court accused them of using €35,000 ($32,000) worth of donations to fuel their gambling addiction. They pleaded guilty, also admitting to money laundering. However, the father released a statement that he had confessed to a crime he did not commit, as he had no […]
