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August 23, 2020
Brazil President Bolsonaro Approved Sports Betting Privatization
Sports betting in Brazil will be privatized by the country after the proposed decree by the Ministry of Economy was signed into law by President Jair Bolsonaro. According to the proposal, the sports betting sector will become part of the country’s Investment Partnership Program (PPI) portfolio. The proposal for the privatization of the sports betting […]
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August 23, 2020
Scotland’s First Minister Allows Casinos to Re-Open August 24
Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland, announced Thursday that casinos and bingo halls in the country would be able to re-open as planned, August 24, as the government is sticking to its four-stage phase-in plan, currently being in phase 3. Scotland’s First Minister also outlined COVID-19 continued to be a significant threat to public health. […]
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August 22, 2020
DOI Approves Two Contested Tribal Compacts in Oklahoma
The gaming compacts signed by Governor Stitt with the Kialegee Tribal Town and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians were deemed as approved by the Department of Interior. In contrast, Chairman Morgan of the Oklahoma Indian Association deemed the compacts as “unlawful”. U.S. Department of Interior Approves Two Gaming Compacts in Oklahoma Earlier this […]
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August 22, 2020
NY Senator Pushes Casino Licensing for $1bn Windfall
With New York looking at a $13 billion deficit, Senator James Skoufis has urged the state to expedite the casino licensing process and reap $1 billion in early licensing fee payments. Senator Urges to Expedite Casino Licensing Process in New York With COVID-19 leaving a $13 billion dent into the New York State budget, lawmakers […]
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August 21, 2020
Animated Series Aim to Inform Chinese on Dangers of Gambling
In a string of animated anti-gambling videos, Chinese authorities have sought to educate citizens about the dangers of participating in illegal gambling operations, from identity theft to being kidnapped abroad. Anti-Gambling Campaign by Chinese Authorities Features Cartoon Videos Chinese authorities continue with the crackdown on illegal gambling with the most recent bust of a cargo […]
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August 20, 2020
Casino Deposit Caps Unenforceable Says Swedish Watchdog
Sweden’s casino deposit limits cannot be enforced, said the Swedish Gaming Inspectorate. The Spelinspektionen said that the limits are valid per license and gamblers who use multiple providers can avoid the restrictions. The Swedish Gambling Restrictions Cannot Be Enforced Says Spelinspektionen The Swedish Gaming Inspectorate (Spelinspektionen) has announced that the introduced limits for casino deposits […]
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August 19, 2020
The Illinois Gaming Board Announced New COVID-19 Restrictions
New restrictions regarding gaming operations in Illinois have been issued by the gaming regulator in the state, the Illinois Gaming Board. In response to the rising number of cases of COVID-19, the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) announced that effective from August 18, 11 pm local time, video gaming operations across all licensed locations in the […]
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August 19, 2020
Worker Rights Introduced in New Californian Tribal Compact
With a new 25-year tribal compact signed between California and the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, the tribe will have to observe specific off-reservation impact policies and workers rights. California Signs New Compact with Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation California will try to influence workers rights policies within tribal casinos a new compact signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom and […]
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August 18, 2020
ACMA Continues to Block Illegal Gambling Websites
8 illegal offshore gambling websites are on the chopping block, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced today. The media and communications regulatory body in the country pointed out it would ask internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to them. Customers Are Strongly Advised to Withdraw Funds Now ACMA urged customers of Planet […]
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August 18, 2020
Major Changes Enacted in the UK Gambling Market in 2020
Since the adoption of The Gambling Act 2005, there haven’t been any significant changes in the UK legislation regarding gambling. Yet, beginning in 2019, a tangible move towards over-regulating the market began with the introduction of fixed-odds betting terminal (FOBT) limits. During the last two decades, the market was flooded with online gambling operators. The […]