Legal
April 26, 2020
ClubsNSW’s Whistleblower Facing Legal Action for NDA Violation
ClubsNSW, the representative body for more than 1,000 clubs and pubs across Australia, has undertaken legal action against its former employee, Troy Stolz, for breaching his non-disclosure agreement. The story broke out in February, when Independent MP Andrew Wilki, during a speech in Federal Parliament, accused 95% of clubs in New South Wales of illegal […]
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April 24, 2020
Swedish Consumers to Face Gambling Restrictions, EGBA Pushes Back
Gambling limitations announced for the Swedish consumers, European Gaming and Betting Association disagrees with the proposed changes. Gambling Limitations Announced, Expected to Start as of June 1 The Swedish government has announced plans for online gambling limitations. This is yet a side effect of the coronavirus spreading in the country and putting consumers at risk […]
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April 23, 2020
New State Compacts Not Authorized by Oklahoma Tribal Gaming Act
The subject of tribal compacts have been widely discussed in Oklahoma during the past few months, as the tribes continue arguing with the state governor that their agreements have been automatically renewed by the end of 2019, while the governor is digging his heels, looking for a bigger slice of tribal gaming revenue and even […]
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April 23, 2020
Lawmakers Approve Virginia Casino Amendments, Set Referendum Date
All gubernatorial casino bill amendments have been successfully passed by Virginia’s lawmakers with casino projects now on track for five cities in the state. All Casino Amendments Approved by Virginia Lawmakers Late last afternoon, Virginia Senate and House lawmakers accepted amendments submitted by Gov. Ralph Northam in a bid to move the legalization of the […]
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April 22, 2020
Will the US Sling a 30 Day Pause for Lotteries?
SPG urges government officials to suspend lottery activities for 30 days, citing COVID-19 concerns and discussing the citizen stimulus giveaway. Pausing Lottery for 30 Days The United States faces difficult times with the COVID-19 epidemic. While some $1,200 stimulus checks per citizen were announced, a question keeps rising if the lotteries should be paused until […]
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April 22, 2020
UK Policymaker Urges Gambling Bosses to Protect Vulnerable Players
Minister Nigel Huddleston has sent a letter to gambling bosses in the UK, reminding them to enact safeguards and protect vulnerable players stuck at home. Operators Reminded to Enact Better Safeguards for Vulnerable Players On Monday, Parliamentary Under Secretary for Sport, Tourism and Heritage Nigel Huddleston sent a letter to the CEOs of the biggest […]
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April 20, 2020
Colombia Gaming Watchdog OKs Live Games, Defers Casino Fees
The national gaming regulator in Colombia has approved online live dealer games after conducting a research and establishing that live games will supplement income, not reduce it. Colombian Gaming Regulator Shields Companies from Fees Coljuegos, the Colombian gambling regulator, has given the go-ahead to companies in the industry to carry over their traditional gaming operations […]
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April 20, 2020
NH Lottery Approves Betting on eNASCAR Series
In pursuit of engaging new audiences, the New Hampshire Lottery has added betting markets on eNASCAR, the simulated racing competition hosted by NASCAR in collaboration with Coca-Cola. New Hampshire Becomes Latest State to Approve eNASCAR/Esports Betting The New Hampshire Lottery has become the latest regulator in the United States to embrace eNASCAR as a viable […]
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April 18, 2020
Sports Betting Legalization Effort in Massachusetts Hits a Coronavirus Snag
Sports betting has been barely existing on the map since all major sports leagues in the US, Europe and UK have been suspended to allow the players to self-isolate and prevent the mass gathering of people. During times when people are encouraged, even forced, to stay at home to contain the further spread of the […]
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April 16, 2020
Sportsbet’s Index Betting Discouraged by ASIC, Constitutes Financial Instrument
Betting on sports is almost non-existent nowadays as all major sports leagues around the world have been brought to a halt, leaving bookmakers with nothing to offer and forcing them to become creative in their attempts to keep punters interested. While some operators elect to stick to what the world of sport still offers, regardless […]