Legal
October 28, 2020
UKGC Adds New License Conditions in GAN, NetBet, and BGO Probes
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission has investigated BGO Entertainment Limited, GAN PLC and NetBet and found weaknesses in their social responsibility and AML procedures. Gaming Commission Wraps up Assessment of Three Brands’ SR and AML A UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) investigation into multiple brands in the United Kingdom, including BGO Entertainment Limited, GAN PLC and […]
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October 28, 2020
Nebraska Anti-Gambling Campaign Mailer Elicits Rebuke from Warren Buffet
A campaign mailer used a photo of Warren Buffett with an inappropriate racial slogan which Mr. Buffett has since condemned. Warren Buffet Says He Disavows Racial Wording in Campaign Mailer Finance heavyweight and billionaire Warren Buffett has said that he had nothing to do with an “anti-Native American” with a campaign mailer from a group […]
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October 27, 2020
Gov. Sisolak Plans to Scale up Convention Capacity in Nevada
Nevada governor Steve Sisolak has vowed to boost conferences and conventions, increasing capacity to 50% on January 1, 2021 Nevada’s Road to Recovery Involves Expos & Conventions A man who used to be one of the biggest opponents of lifting covid-19 restrictions prematurely, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak is now looking to allow bigger conventions to […]
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October 26, 2020
Oklahoma Governor Will Not Appeal US District Court Ruling
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt released an official statement regarding the court ruling on gaming compacts last week, claiming he would not appeal the decision which would have statewide ramifications. According to the ruling in July, tribal gaming compacts which expired at the end of last year were automatically renewed for another 15 years starting January […]
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October 25, 2020
Apple, Google May Face Lawsuits over F2P Gambling Apps in U.S.
Apple and Google may be facing potential federal lawsuits over allegedly offering free-to-play (F2P) gambling applications available for Alabama residents. Furthermore, in Connecticut, over similar F2P games, a woman filed a lawsuit against Apple. Despite being filed in different states, the lawsuits are similar as plaintiffs claim to have downloaded apps that are F2P such […]
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October 25, 2020
Nebraska’s New Racinos Proposal Faces Opposition
Three new initiatives to allow casinos at licensed horse racetracks will figure on Nebraska’s general election ballot in November. Opponents say that initiatives 429, 430, and 431 will lead to losses and gambling addiction across the state. Political committee Keep The Money in Nebraska got the measures on November’s ballot via a petition. Nebraskans will […]
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October 24, 2020
China Bans Gambling Destinations, Arrests 60,000 People
China continues to clamp down on illegal gambling operations and has introduced new measures including a “black list” for gambling destinations and new criminal offenses related to the activity. China’s Ministry of Public Security Continues to Crack Down on Gambling On Thursday, China’s Ministry of Public Security revealed that Chinese authorities had identified nearly $150 […]
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October 24, 2020
Australia’s NSW Government Extends Gaming Machines Consultation
The New South Wales government, on the east coast of Australia, has extended it consultation series for player protection to December 11, in order to ensure the effectiveness of the proposed measures. Introduced by Attorney-General Gordon Ramsay on February 20, the Gaming Machines Amendment Bill 2020 is an update to the 2001 Gaming Machines Act, […]
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October 24, 2020
AgCOM Fined Google for Breaching Gambling Ads Blanket Ban
Italian national communications authority Autorità per le Garanzie nelle Comunicazioni (AgCOM) announced Thursday global search engine Google had been fined for breaching the blanket ban on gambling advertising in the country. Betting Ad on Search Results Page AgCOM did not provide further details regarding the amount of financial sanction imposed on Google Ireland Ltd, the […]
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October 23, 2020
New Mexico Tribal Leaders Object to Las Vegas Gambling Expansion
New Mexico tribal operators have protested against a proposed overhaul of the gambling industry that would lead to expansion of what they described “private wealth” at the expense of tribal communities and the state’s purse. Tribes Say No to Gambling Expansion in New Mexico Non-tribal racetracks and casinos in New Mexico have been looking to […]