Legal
March 21, 2023
Connecticut Wants to Ban Gambling Ads Targeting Students
Connecticut was one of the states that legalized sports betting a few years ago. This became possible thanks to the US Supreme Court that struck down PASPA back in 2018. Not much later, in September and October 2021, Connecticut launched retail and online sports betting respectively. Since the introduction of the activity, the state has […]
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March 20, 2023
Another Attempt at Sports Betting Legalization in Georgia
An amendment to a bill in Georgia is bringing the topic of sports betting legalization in the state back to the table and will need no amendment to the state constitution. Unclear Chances of Success The legalization of sports betting was piggybacked on House Bill 237 by the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee on […]
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March 20, 2023
The Star Confesses Sale of Gambling Chips with Credit Cards
A probe into Star Entertainment’s operations last year uncovered deficiencies and alleged ties to criminal activities such as money laundering. The investigation, led by Adam Bell SC, which became popular as the Bell Review, sought to determine the eligibility of The Star to hold a license. In light of this, the NSW Independent Casino Control […]
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March 17, 2023
TNT Amusements Takes Torch Electronics to Court in Missouri
Torch Electronics, a company offering video slot machines across Missouri, has gotten itself into trouble as one of its competitors will be taking it to court. TNT Amusements, a local firm operating gaming machines, claims that Torch’s offerings are illegal and undermine its business. TNT said that its profits have plummeted since its competitor started […]
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March 16, 2023
Ohio Gambling Regulator Has Issued $1M Penalties So Far
Since then, the gambling regulator, the Ohio Casino Control Commission, has issued a litany of penalties that has now topped $1 million. The latest operator to be booked by the watchdog is BetMGM which was slapped with a $150,000 fine on Wednesday. Penalties Fly All Around in Ohio In its decision, the OCCC alleges that […]
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March 16, 2023
Iowa Catches Online Casino Legalization Fever in 2023
A bill filed in the Iowa General Assembly this Monday wants to see the legalization of online casino gambling in the state and expand the reach of gaming. Presently, the land-based casino industry supports 17,420 jobs and has an estimated economic impact of $2.8 billion across the 23 commercial and tribal properties in the state. […]
Legal
March 15, 2023
Kentucky Senate Committee Approves Betting Bill
Kentucky may soon legalize sports betting as a new bill continues to gain traction. House Bill 511 seeks to allow wagering on sports at the state’s horse racing tracks, bringing a new gambling vertical to the state. In addition, racing tracks would be able to partner with up to three online operators, allowing local customers […]
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March 15, 2023
Bally Sports Owner Files for Bankruptcy, Seeks to Shed $8B Debt
The broadcaster behind Bally Sports regional sports networks (RSN), Diamond Sports Group (DSG) announced Tuesday it is in the process of finalizing a Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) with companies that hold the majority of its debt, as well as Sinclair Broadcast Group. This is a strategic move that ultimately seeks to eliminate a debt of […]
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March 15, 2023
Spain Revamps Gambling Sector Introducing Strict New Rules
Earlier this week, lawmakers in Spain approved the “Royal Decree on Responsible Gambling Environments,” a new regulation of the gambling sector that enforces tough restrictions in an effort to protect customers and especially young adults. Supported by Alberto Garzón, the Minister of Consumer Affairs in Spain, the new Decree enforces tough regulation for the sector, […]
Legal
March 15, 2023
German Gambling Watchdog Issues First Ad Breach Fine
Germany is one of the European countries that strengthened the protection for its players within the online gambling vertical. Back in 2021, the country implemented its Fourth State Treaty on Gambling which implemented legislative changes for the gambling sector. At the start of the year, the control of the gambling sector was assumed by the […]
