Legal
June 25, 2020
China Starts Online Tool for Citizens to Report Illegal Online Gambling
China has expanded its efforts to clamp down on cross-border gambling with the state now launching an online platform where citizens can report individuals suspected of running online gambling. Chinese Ministry of Public Security Calls on Citizens to Report Gambling Ramping up measures against unauthorized online gambling, the Chinese Ministry of Public Security has created […]
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June 25, 2020
Brazil Awaiting OK by President to Privatize Sports Betting Sector
Seeking to cushion the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Brazilian Ministry of Economy has proposed a plan to privatize the sports betting industry. The move awaits support from the country’s president, Jair Bolsonaro. Brazil Wants to Privatize Sports Betting Operations Sports betting businesses in Brazil will become the property of the state, a new […]
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June 24, 2020
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Finalizes Reopening Plans, No Date Yet
After three weeks of debates, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has finally agreed on official guidelines for the restart of the industry, with no official date set just now. Massachusetts Gaming Commission Gives Final Approval for Casino Reopening The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) settled on a new set of requirements that would need to be […]
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June 23, 2020
Pennsylvania: New Bill to Legalize Gaming Machines
Pennsylvania, the nation’s number 2 commercial casino state, is pushing forward with new legislation that will legalize slot-like terminals to be placed inside bars, restaurants, social clubs and any other businesses that hold licenses to sell liquor. The Skill-Based Gaming Machines Debate Revisited The initiative started by some Republicans in the state Senate seeks to […]
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June 23, 2020
ARC Deemed Commissioner Butch Rice’s Vote on Pope County Biased
Monday’s ARC meeting found commissioner Butch Rice’s vote as biased and now the ARC will need to find a way to resolve the situation for the race of casino license in Pope County. While the race between the Gulfside Casino Partnership and Cherokee Nation continues, commissioner Rice said he: “did not cast anything intentionally to […]
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June 22, 2020
German Regulator Softens the Tone with Online Casino and Poker
The Regional Council of Darmstadt was effectively forced to reconsider its enforcement policies regarding online casino and poker operators in the country, after a test court case brought by an operator successfully challenged a prohibition order issued by the regulatory body under the Third Amendment on the State Treaty on Gambling. The council is now […]
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June 22, 2020
UKGC Starts New Interim Group to Reduce Gambling Harm
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has called upon the experience of players who have experienced harm from gambling and addiction and who will now help the regulator how to best minimize the incidence of gambling-related harm in vulnerable players. UK Gambling Commission Interim Group to Help Address Gambling Harm The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) will […]
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June 21, 2020
High Value Customers Get a Say in UKGC Redrawing of VIP Schemes
The UKGC has started a consultation which will run through August 14 and seek the input of high value customers to help regulate the high-roller and VIP segment without dealing a major blow to the gaming industry. Overregulation Prompts UKGC to Seek VIP Players Opinions With over-regulation the new buzzword in the United Kingdom, the […]
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June 20, 2020
Pope County Casino Decision, Casino Far from Being Decided
When something starts with a controversy, there is every chance that it will end in one, a bold statement, yet proved again by the outcome of the casino application process in Pope County, where the Arkansas Racing Commission approved the Gulfside Casino Group for the project. The gaming regulator in the state, after several hours […]
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June 19, 2020
Mandatory Loss Limits and Minimum Spin Speed Among New Regulations Proposed by UKGC
Following an update on the Industry Challenges initiative, the UKGC has proposed new measures towards safer gambling. Gambling Industry “Challenges Initiative” Receives an Update The UK Gambling Commission has posted an update on its “Industry Challenges” initiative. The initiative, which was launched back in October, now has an updated paper published by the UKGC. The […]