Legal
November 26, 2019
Tennessee Drafts and Publishes Sports Wagering Laws
The draft sports wagering rules for Tennessee sports betting have been published and will now be debated in public. The state is only planning on mobile sports betting. Draft Sports Wagering Rules Published in TN Tennessee is on track to launch sports betting, after SB0016 passed in the 2019 legislative session, and now the draft […]
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November 25, 2019
Casino Gambling And Sports Betting Might Be Coming To Virginia In 2020
According to Virginia gambling laws, the only legal betting activities in the state are bingo, a state lottery, horse racing and daily fantasy sports. The only option for players who would like to enjoy a casino experience is to travel to another state and it is not a surprise that there are many providers of […]
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November 24, 2019
Australian Government To Introduce Self-Exclusion Policies For Online Gamblers
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is pushing for the enforcement of a register that will allow wagers to self-exclude themselves from all online gambling sites. The measure is aimed at protecting vulnerable players by diminishing the negative consequences of gambling. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is pushing for the enforcement of a register that will allow wagers […]
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November 23, 2019
Industry Pushes For End To Austrian Online Gambling Monopoly
The Austrian Association for Betting and Gambling (OVWG) has called for an end to Casinos Austria’s monopoly in the context of a looming scandal following investigation into corruption between politicians and the country’s monopoly operator. OVWG, which represents the domestic interests of online gambling and betting providers licensed in the EU, has spoken out in relation to […]
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November 21, 2019
Ukrainian Parliament Receives Six New Gambling Bills
A number of new bills have been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada in Ukraine to offer alternative to the proposed gambling plans revealed in October. Six New Bills Arrive in Ukrainian Parliament The Ukrainian Parliament will have to go through a slew of bills, and specifically six bills and two draft amendments related to the […]
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November 20, 2019
House Committee Gives Green Light to POGO Bill
The House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee has approved a 5% franchise tax on companies and workers engaged in Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs). Amendment of 1997 National Internal Revenue Code of the Philippines On Monday, the panel, chaired by Albay Representative Joey Salceda gave the go-ahead of House Bill 5257, which seeks to charge […]
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November 19, 2019
ACMA Bans Two Illegal Offshore Gaming Websites as Part of Massive Crackdown Scheme
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken actions to block illegal offshore gambling websites Emu Casino and Fair Go Casino after the announcement of the Government’s new website blocking plan last week. The authority has requested Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to take off the websites following the receipt of over 50 customer […]
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November 19, 2019
Sen. Brandes Files 3 Sports Betting Bills in Florida
Florida’s Jeff Brandes files three bills to be discussed next year and potentially lead to state-wide legalization of online and retail sports betting. Senator Brandes Introduces Three Bills Florida Senator Jeff Brandes has submitted a trio of bills ahead of the new legislative session. Sen. Brandes filed the bills on Monday, November 18, looking for […]
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November 17, 2019
Philippine Gaming Operators Involved in Prostitution Ring
Staff members of online gambling operators in the Philippines have been arrested for their involvement with prostitution rings. POGOs Caught with Prostitutes Over the course of the past month, three raids were carried out by the National Bureau of Investigation on prostitution dens that provide services to staff members of the Philippine Gaming Offshore Operators […]
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November 16, 2019
Wynn’s Legal Team Fight NGCB ‘Disciplinary’ Measures
The now ousted CEO of Wynn Resorts Ltd., Steven Wynn himself, will seek to challenge the Nevada Gaming Control Board, which is seeking to ‘discipline’ the former executive and revoke his gaming license. Attorneys Fight Back NGCB Claim on Wynn’s License Steve Wynn has fallen in the crosshair of regulators once again, after the now-ousted […]