Legal
January 14, 2020
UKGC Proceeds with Credit Card Gambling Ban to Boost Protection
Long in the making, a credit card ban related to the online gambling industry in the United Kingdom is now under way, with regulators and lawmakers agreeing to give the measure the go-ahead. UK Gambling Commission to Proceed with Credit Card Ban Amid tightening regulatory measures, the UK Gambling Commission is taking another stab at […]
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January 12, 2020
Gov. Mills Vetoes and Sends Maine Betting Bill Back to Lawmakers
The process of legalizing gambling in the US, after the Supreme Court decision to leave the final verdict to the states, faces significant road bumps ahead, shows the latest development with the State of Maine, where the state government successfully passed the required bill to allow the introduction of sports betting in the state only […]
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January 10, 2020
New York, Vermont Relentless Pursuit for Mobile Betting Continues
A year-and-a-half after a Supreme Court’s decision granted individual states with the opportunity to decide their own fate in terms of betting or no betting, New York and Vermont are among the latest to show their willingness to introduce the necessary legislation for mobile betting. New York state senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., who is […]
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January 10, 2020
California is Joining the Race for Legalizing Sports Betting in 2020
Californian lawmakers met on Wednesday to discuss the potential legalization of sports betting in the Golden State. The legalization bid will be a central piece in the 2020 session. California Joins the Race for Legal Sports Betting The United States marches on towards the country’s becoming the second largest sports betting market in the world […]
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January 9, 2020
Japanese Opposition Prepares Casino Abolishment Bill
In light of the recent bribery scandal involving a foreign entity, Japanese lawmakers are planning on introducing a bill that would abolish casinos and bar the progress of integrated resorts. Opposition to Suggest Abolishing Casinos in Japan Lawmakers from Japan’s opposition parties are considering a new bill that would aim to abolish the Integrated Resorts […]
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January 8, 2020
Gov. Mills Has to Decide on Future of Maine Sports Betting
Gov. Janet Mills of Maine has until Friday to sign, veto or let a sports betting bill become a law, and thus make the Pine Tree State the first to legalize sports betting in 2020. Maine Could Have Sports Betting by Friday Maine Gov. Janet Mills has until Friday, January 10, to approve or veto […]
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January 7, 2020
500.com’s CEO Pan Zhengming Temporarily Steps Down
The Chinese boss of 500.com, Pan Zhengming, has requested from the company’s board of directors to be temporarily suspended while an investigation determining the alleged involvement of 500.com in Japan’s integrated resorts bribery scandal is concluded. 500.com CEO to Vacate Post While Investigation Continues The chief executive of 500.com Pan Zhengming has stepped down from […]
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January 5, 2020
Spain Outlines New Gambling Restrictions
The Spanish government will be introducing new measures to promote responsible gambling among players across the country. Strict Gambling Measures to tbe Introduced in Spain Spanish lawmakers have outlined new restrictions for gambling operators in the country. The program is designed to regulate the gambling industry in order to promote responsible behaviour among players and […]
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January 5, 2020
Google Returned Gambling Results for Gamstop Searches
The Independent revealed problems with Google search terms targeting vulnerable gamers to play in unregulated, offshore casinos even after self-excluding at Gamstop. Gamstop Search Terms Manipulated to Lure Problem Gamblers Gambling addicts may be exposed to more gambling-related advertisement as they look up help sources, The Independent, a UK-based media outlet reported. Upon searching Gamstop, […]
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January 1, 2020
Oklahoma Tribes Sue Gov. Kevin Stitt over Compacts Expansion
As of today, January 1, 2020, all tribal operators in Oklahoma and their vendors are deemed illegal after Gov. Kevin Stitt and Native American casinos failed to negotiate gambling compact expansion measures in December. Tribes File a Lawsuit against Gov. Kevin Stitt to Contest New Gambling Expansion Rules Oklahoma’s Cherokee, Chickasaw and Choctaw nations have […]