Legal
December 2, 2020
Ireland’s Interim Gaming and Lotteries Act Came into Force
The new interim Gaming and Lotteries Act in Ireland has come into force signaling the upcoming regulatory reform of the gambling market in the country in 2021. The “interim reform measure pending the comprehensive reform of gambling in Ireland”, as the government described the Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Act 2019, came into effect December 1. […]
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December 2, 2020
Macau Regulator Denies Reports of E-Yuan Gaming Options
After a report by Bloomberg that Macau’s casinos will replace FIAT currency with e-yuan, the city’s gambling regulator has denied the rumors outright. No E-Yuan for Macau’s Casinos, Says Regulator A recent report by Bloomberg has suggested that the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) in Macau may be preparing to introduce the e-yuan as […]
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December 2, 2020
North Shore Butcher Sentenced to Year in Prison over Sports Gambling
A butcher, resident of Highland Park was sentenced to one year in prison for running an illegal sports betting operation. The 63-year-old Domenic Poeta pleaded guilty back in August to filing false tax return and running an illegal betting operation. Besides the prison sentence, the convicted has to repay some $1.4 million in taxes. One […]
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December 1, 2020
Michigan Senator Announces Possible Online Casino Launch in December
Michigan casinos might soon be able to launch their sports betting and iGaming offerings, pending lawmakers’ potential approval on December 1. Michigan’s Legislative Process Coming to an End With a possible final vote this Tuesday, Michigan lawmakers are expected to approve a new bill allowing state casinos to launch sports betting and online gambling operations, […]
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December 1, 2020
Money-Laundering in Australia Continues Through Pokies During Pandemic
Australian pokie machines posted a $305 million improvement year-over-year despite the covid-19 lockdown, suggesting that criminals have been using pokies to launder money, Liquor and Gaming NSW numbers show. Pokies Results Soar Despite Pandemic Dragging On Australia’s poker machines profits have soared, despite the five-month lockdown which suspended most activities and shuttered non-essential businesses, including […]
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November 29, 2020
MGA Launches Platform for Reporting of Suspicious Betting
Malta’s gaming regulator, the MGA has announced the launch of a new online platform that can be used to report suspicious betting activities. The Suspicious Betting Reporting Mechanism is already live from November 23 and Malta-licensed operators can use it ahead of the planned launch on January 1, 2021. MGA Launches Tool for Suspicious Betting […]
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November 28, 2020
GamCare to Launch New Research on Online Gambling Vulnerabilities
In collaboration with LAB, City University and Ignition House, the responsible gambling charity GamCare has announced its plans to launch new research on online gambling vulnerabilities. The research plans to identify gambling vulnerabilities and ultimately make online gambling a safer activity. New Research on Online Gambling Vulnerabilities to Be Launched by GamCare The leading provider […]
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November 27, 2020
ACMA: Inconsistencies in Exemption and Record-Keeping Rules
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) issued a report today summarizing its findings from the monitoring performed on gambling advertising restrictions during live sport on TV, radio and online, once again reminding gambling operators to comply with the rules. Second Monitoring Period The restrictions on gambling advertising for the time period between the hours […]
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November 27, 2020
Ohio Could Pass a Sports Betting Bill Before 2021
Ohio’s sports betting bill passed the House vote in May this year. On Wednesday this week, the bill was heard by the Senate General Government and Agency Review Committee. Now the legislature can either pass the bill by the end of this legislative season or introduce a new bill in 2021. Sports Betting Bill in […]
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November 27, 2020
Betsson Reaffirms Responsible Gambling as Core of Operation
Responsible gambling is in the key of everything Betsson Group does, head of responsible gambling at the company, Eduards Jakubovs, said cited by CasinoBeats. Betsson’s Commitment to Responsible Gambling Remains Intact Taking the opportunity to be part of the Safer Gambling Week, Betsson Group continues to be an echelon for responsible gambling efforts, as confirmed […]