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October 30, 2019
Online Gambling Bill Passes First Hurdle in Michigan
Michigan is heading into a decisive moment for the online gambling future of the state with the backing of the Ways and Means Committee of the House of Representatives. Legalised Online Gambling Betting Could Be on its Way to Michigan. This week, the Ways and Means Committee of Michigan’s House of Representatives approved Brandt […]
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October 30, 2019
Australia to Use Facial Recognition to Restrict Porn, Online Gambling
Australia’s Department of Home Affairs proposes invasive facial recognition policing of who accesses online gambling and pornography No specific measures announeced as of this moment as privacy concerns continue The UK already works on clinics designed to help underage gambling addicts as well as an identification system to prevent minors from accessing pronography Australia will […]
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October 28, 2019
Greece Revises Gambling Laws
Invest in Greece legislation packages includes gambling reforms Licensing fees reduced from €5 million to €3 million Estimated to generate an additional €500 million per year The new Invest In Greece legislation package introduces gambling reforms that will bring in additional tax revenue for the country. Gambling Reforms Introduced In Greece Lawmakers in Greece have […]
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October 25, 2019
Gambling Ads Ban Cause 18.2% Revenue Loss for Sky TV
Sky TV books 18.2% revenue drop from gambling advertisements Whistle-to-whistle ban in the UK and Italy’s mass ads ban cited as the reason why A slate of regulatory measures hit both the United Kingdom and Italy to reduce gambling harm Sky TV’s revenue fell 18.2% because of gambling advertisement restrictions in the United Kingdom and […]
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October 25, 2019
Philippine Government Considers Levying an Extra 5% Tax on Gaming Operators
Philippine lawmaker, Joey Salceda, introduces additional 5% tax on gambling operators The government has shown support through the Department of Finance New taxes come after the Chinese government urged the Philippines to ban all forms of online gambling The Philippine government intends on imposing new tax rates on gambling operators as it cracks down on […]
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October 21, 2019
German Gambling Industry Makes Wish List for Law Revision
Germany’s State Treaty for Gambling to be revised, again The country’s gaming machine organisation pitches in with proposals DAW takes part in gambling law amendment The umbrella organisation for Germany’s gaming machine associations, Deutsche Automatenwirtschaft (DAW), has created a wish list for the re-regulation of the country’s gambling market. The list highlights a number of […]
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October 21, 2019
Japan Reveals Date for Casino Management Commission
Japan sets up the Casino Management Commission Five officials to be appointed and given a five-year term Brands shift interest out of Osaka and closer to Tokyo/Yokohama Japan has announced date for the instauration of the Casino Management Commission that will oversee the arrival of the first integrated resort (IR) project in the country. Japan […]
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October 20, 2019
AR Racing Commissions Delays Pope County Licenses
Arkansas Racing Commission to wait on Pope County License Three lawsuits presently ongoing against the Racing Commission Voters disagree with the license-awarding process The Arkansas Racing Commission has put license-awarding procedure for Pope County on hold while lawsuits look into the process of issuing permits. Pope County License Put on Hold Pope County will need […]
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October 18, 2019
More States Exempted in Google Policy Gambling Ads Changes
Google allows more gambling ads to appear online Specific gambling assistance information guidelines necessary Local regulation could conflict with Google advertising policies Search engine and Internet services giant Google has said that it would allow gambling companies in several states in the U.S. and countries around the world to push more gambling ads provided that […]
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October 14, 2019
Interior Department Calls for Dismissal of MGM’s Casino Lawsuit
In August, MGM filed a lawsuit against the Interior Department. The lawsuit challenged the approval of a satellite casino in East Windsor. Interior Departments says MGM’s claims are unfounded. A couple of months back behemoth gaming and hospitality operator MGM filed a suit against the United States’ Interior Department. This lawsuit claimed that the department […]