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September 26, 2020
BGC Releases New VIP Reward Program Standards with UKGC
Overhauling the gaming industry in the United Kingdom, the Betting and Gaming Council and UK Gambling Commission have released a new code of conduct for VIP Reward Programs. BGC and UKGC Release New Code of Conduct for VIP Programs The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has collaborated with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) on what […]
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September 25, 2020
Brandenburg Makes Slight Touches to Gambling Framework
With the German’s Treaty on gambling coming into effect in 2021, all federal states have hurried to update their own regulatory language. Brandenburg Offers Quick Gambling Update to Comply with Treaty With the new Glücksspielneuregulierungstaatsvertrag (GlüNeuRStv) treaty fast-approaching, German federal states have been eager to fall in line. The German State of Brandenburg is the […]
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September 25, 2020
New South Wales Mulls New Rules on Venues Offering Gaming Machines
The New South Wales government has come up with a draft bill that would re-regulate hotel and clubs offering gaming machines and focus on consumer protection. NSW Boosts Consumer Protection for Gambling The New South Wales government in Australia has kickstarted a consultation series as part of move designed to empower clubs and hotels in […]
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September 25, 2020
Nevada Gaming Commission Approved Circa’s Casino License
The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC), during its meeting Thursday, approved a casino license for the new gaming property in downtown Las Vegas, Circa. The NGC’s commissioners acted upon the approval and recommendation from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and approved a casino license for the first built from the ground up downtown gaming establishment […]
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September 25, 2020
NGC Settles with Gaming Operators, Acquires $435,000 in Fines
Nevada gaming regulators approved Thursday a handful of settlements for disciplinary actions against casino operators. The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) fined Boyd Gaming $300,000 for a November 2019 incident, and affirmed another $135,000 in fines from other operators for violations of the state’s health and safety guidelines. $300,000 for Boyd Gaming The biggest chunk of […]
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September 24, 2020
Online Sports Betting en Route in Michigan
The regulated online sports betting in Michigan is now one step closer. The Control Board completed the public hearing of the rules for online sports betting this week. Michigan Online Sports Betting One Step Closer to Legalizing Michigan is getting closer to online sports betting with each day. Wednesday, September 23, the Michigan Gaming Control […]
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September 23, 2020
Spain Agrees to Roll in Self-Exclusion Schemes for Gambling
The creation of centralized gambling self-exclusion schemes met the approval of the majority of 17 of Spain’s autonomous communities. Once established by the Gambling Policy Council, the self-exclusion schemes will need the approval of Spain’s central government. Autonomous Communities Approved Gambling Self-Exclusion Schemes Autonomous communities in 17 regions in Spain have agreed on introducing centralized […]
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September 23, 2020
Boyd’s Fremont Casino in Vegas Faces Regulatory Trouble Over Arrested Customer
Downtown Las Vegas Fremont Casino is facing a four-count complaint from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGBC) for a patron incident in November. The regulator filed September 16 through the Attorney General’s Office a complaint against Boyd Gaming Corp, alleging unsuitable operations and violations of Regulation 5, damaging the state’s reputation. Acting Without Verifying Just […]
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September 22, 2020
CMA Launches an Inquiry into Evolution’s Merger with NetEnt
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced today it launched an inquiry into the proposed takeover bid of NetEnt AB by Evolution Gaming AB. The governmental body is concerned the acquisition could led to reduced competition in the iGaming market in the UK. The CMA technically opened the inquiry a day before the announcement as […]
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September 21, 2020
New Mexico Racinos May Have Same Privileges as Tribal Operators
A new draft will aim to introduce major changes in the New Mexico’s gambling landscape, giving racetrack casinos or racinos the same status as tribal casinos. The “Gaming Industry Recovery Act” has outlined a number of changes that it sees as necessary to stimulate the industry. The proposed legislation would introduce changes to how alcohol […]