Legal
June 12, 2020
Sweden Approves Online Gambling Restrictions, Suspends 10 Licenses
The hotly-debated online gambling restrictions will be enacted, the Swedish government has confirmed, setting strict depositing limits and time session restrictions. The measures will last through 2020. Sweden to Enact Consumer Protection Measures The Swedish government made good on its promise to introduce temporary restrictions for online gambling, with new safety mechanisms rolling in to […]
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June 11, 2020
New Jersey Licensed Caesars’ Regional President, No News Regarding Eldorado Merger
New Jersey regulator is still to review the proposed merger between Caesars Entertainment and Eldorado Resorts. The Casino Control Commission in the Garden State issued an initial casino key employee license during its meeting Wednesday for Caesars’ Ronald Baumann, and deemed him qualified to serve as Regional President and CEO of Bally’s Atlantic City, Caesars […]
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June 11, 2020
Sports Betting in Ohio Gets One Step Closer Towards Legalizing
Two bills aim to facilitate sports betting in Ohio. Republican Dave Greenspan has sponsored House Bill 194 and now believes that a deal can be struck for the good of the state and its sports betting future. Ohio’s Senate and House Bill Aim to Legalize Sports Betting in the State The legalization of sports betting […]
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June 11, 2020
EGBA Launches New Data Code of Conduct for Online Gambling
Consumers will now have their peace of mind with EGBA introducing a new Code of Conduct that fully complies with GDPR. As a result, players will have better control over how their personal data is used and only grant it with their free and unambiguous consent. New Code of Conduct Defines How Operators Process Data […]
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June 9, 2020
Oklahoma New Compacts Deemed Approved by DOI, Further Deepening the Rift
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced that the two new gaming compacts with the Otoe-Missouria Tribe and the Comanche Nation have been deemed approved by the US Department of the Interior (DOI), hailing the negotiation efforts that secured a more level playing field and modernized gaming market in the state. “I am extremely pleased to learn […]
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June 8, 2020
California Sports Betting Legalization Facing Tribal Wall of Opposition
California, one of the states that have not yet legalized sports betting, is facing another conundrum, as the project to allow wagering on sports in the state is all but supported from the state’s Native American tribes. And they are willing to make no concessions. Amended Bill Moves Forward Last week, the proposal put forward […]
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June 8, 2020
Iowa Approves Betting on Esports Contests, DraftKings’ Wish Granted
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) voted unanimously for the approval of betting on esports in the state, but only through contests. The regulator granted the request from DraftKings to allow state residents to participate in the daily fantasy esports competitions via its website. IRGC Approved Esports Contests During the meeting at Grand Falls […]
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June 8, 2020
EGBA Says Denmark Shouldn’t Play Tug of War with Gambling Tax
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has cautioned Denmark over increasing online gambling tax to 40%, arguing that the exorbitant rate could push many gamers to seek alternatives offshore. According to H2 Gambling Capital, an intelligence and research firm, introducing the new tax could lead to a 25% drop in the share of licensed […]
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June 6, 2020
China Continues to Fight Against Gambling, $183M Illegal Ring Busted
China might have cracked on the biggest illegal organized gambling ring so far, halting operations to the extent of $183 million, some part of which directed towards high-stakes play in Macau, a recent report by the Asian newsletter GGRAsia suggests. Police in mainland China’s Nantong city in Jiangsu province announced 18 people, led by a […]
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June 6, 2020
Illinois Mobile Registration and Betting Become a Reality
In light of declining revenue, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed an executive order on Thursday, overhauling existing legislation and granting casinos and racetracks the ability to apply for a mobile license and enable patrons to register and place bets from home. Illinois Receives a Big Mobile Sports Betting Boost Illinois may have just got an […]