Legal
February 3, 2020
Tennessee Sports Betting Rules Spark Controversy
Almost 9 months after the bill legalizing online sports betting in Tennessee has become law, even without the explicit consent of the state Gov. Bill Lee, the state regulatory body, the Tennessee Lottery is still to approve final rules for licensing and operation, and its latest approach to seek industry expert opinion by opening the […]
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February 2, 2020
Massachusetts Gaming Commission RFI Testing the Waters
On January 29, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, in a post on its website, issued a Request for Information /RFI/, asking for input and business analysis regarding the remaining third casino license that is allocated for a facility in the Southeastern region of the state. Another Casino in Southeastern Massachusetts The question whether to award the […]
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February 1, 2020
UKGC and Twitter Will Guide Users How to Filter out Gambling Content
The UK Gambling Commission has joined efforts with Twitter to create guidance on how to help users of the social network who want to limit the amount of gambling-related content they receive. The Advertising Technology Group Focus on Social Networks As part of their initiative to challenge the industry and accelerate the process of raising […]
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January 30, 2020
Connecticut Legislature Proposing New Gambling Legislation
The current wave of legalization efforts throughout the states is gathering strength, with Connecticut being the latest to reveal initiatives towards establishing a legal framework for sports betting, lottery and casino, a subject that has a history of controversy and division of interests within the state. Money for the Municipalities Unlike in the previous unsuccessful […]
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January 29, 2020
North Carolina Lottery Digital Instants Plans Raise Serious Concerns
North Carolina state lottery Commission plans to expand operations by entering the online sales field through the introduction of “digital instants” seem to face serious opposition, especially with the state’s attorney general who raised his voice against the idea, claiming it is inconsistent with previous law that prohibits video sweepstake games in the state. The […]
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January 29, 2020
Approval for Integrated Resort Falls – Over 50% Ask for Freeze
In a phone study conducted by Asahi Shimbun, 41% of all respondents expressed disproval of integrated casino projects and 50% of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s supporters said they favored a freeze on the project. Japan’s Integrated Resorts Don’t Take Much of a Hit in Public Perception Japan has never been hot on the idea of […]
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January 28, 2020
Kansas Prepares for Public Hearing of Sports Betting Bill
SB 283, Kansas’ proposed sports betting gambling law, will get its first hearing on January 29 and help decide whether the Sunflower State will have sports betting legalized before the 2020 NFL Season. Kansas SB 283 Offers Sports Betting to Kansas Bettors Kansas may be close to legalizing its sports betting industry. Thanks to a […]
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January 27, 2020
Indiana Gaming Commission Investigating Spectacle Entertainment
Spectacle Entertainment’s plans to set up a gambling venue in the Hoosier State may face some significant delays. The company has recently come under the spotlight for violations that one of the members of its management team committed. According to local media, the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) is investigating the casino operators after it was […]
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January 27, 2020
Illinois Publishes Phase II of Sports Betting Regulations
The State of Illinois is close to catching up to Indiana and Iowa and launch its own sports wagering industry after the state’s Gaming Board approved Phase II of the process. Illinois’ Gaming Board Moves to Phase II of Sports Wagering Plans Illinois is closing in on legalizing its sports betting industry with the state […]
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January 25, 2020
Gaming Regulator in the Netherlands Supported by Administrative Court
A recent development that may prove pivotal for the Netherlands gambling market is the recent court ruling in favour of the national regulatory body, the Kansspelautoriteit /KSA/, in a case against text-based promotions for online games of chance. Court Ruling in Favour of Regulator The Council of State, the Netherlands’ highest administrative court, effectively agreed […]