Legal
March 17, 2021
Deputy Bacelar to Push for Gambling Regulation in Brazil
The newly elected president of the Tourism Commission delivered a speech in favor of the legalization of Brazil’s gambling and betting industry before the Chamber of Deputies, and insisted on reopening the debate this year. Bacelar to Focus on Three Points During His One-Year Term On March 12, João Carlos Bacelar was appointed president of […]
Industry
March 16, 2021
Everi Appoints Lowenhar-Fisher as EVP & Chief Legal Officer
Gaming technology provider Everi Holdings announced Kate Lowenhar-Fisher was appointed as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer – General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective March 22, 2021. Legal and Regulatory Compliance Affairs The new appointment is subject to regulatory approvals, but once in the role, Lowenhar-Fisher will be tasked with legal and regulatory compliance affairs […]
Legal
March 16, 2021
Sports Wagering Bill in Kansas Passes Senate, Heads to House
Kansas is making quick progress with an attempt to introduce legal sports gambling to the state. At the beginning of the year, the Senate introduced a sports gambling bill, Senate Bill 84 (SB 84), before approving it by a 26-12 margin in February. That was a crucial step that allowed the bill to be sent to the […]
Legal
March 15, 2021
New York Legislature Sets Budget Mobile Wagering Provisions
The mobile sports betting legalization effort in New York is gaining speed after both the Assembly and Senate moved with their respective budgets featuring sports betting provisions. Budget Provisions as per A1257 and S1183 Late Saturday, the Assembly published its Budget Proposal for 2021-2022, including further details regarding licensing fees and taxes for mobile sports […]
Legal
March 15, 2021
Former Malta Gaming Authority CEO Accused of Conspiracy
The Times of Malta claims that former MGA CEO Heathcliff Farrugia attempted to obscure the results of a damning investigation into casinos run by Yorgen Fenech, who was recently arrested in relation to the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. Former Malta Gaming Authority CEO Accused of Conspiracy A recent report by the Times of Malta […]
Legal
March 12, 2021
Lawmakers in Idaho Vote to Stop the Powerball
In light of the planned Powerball expansion to include Australia and Britain, Idaho lawmakers voted to pull the state out of the lottery. Idaho Lawmakers Vote to Stop the Powerball from August After the Powerball has operated for more than 30 years in Idaho, lawmakers decided to pull the state out of it on Wednesday […]
Legal
March 12, 2021
Sports Betting Expansion in Maryland Moves Forward
Maryland sports betting legalization continues to move forward. On Thursday this week, the House of Delegates approved a measure, proposing an increase of the sports wagering licenses from 22 to 37. The next step now is for the proposal to receive approval from the Senate. House of Delegates Passes HB 940, the Measure Now Heads […]
Legal
March 12, 2021
MGM Violates Consumer Protection Act by Charging Resort Fees
A lawsuit against MGM Resorts International arguing resort fees the casino and hospitality operator charges at its MGM National Harbor violate the District of Columbia’s Consumer Protection Act. “Resort fees are a clear violation of DC’s consumer protection laws.” Lauren Wolfe, Counsel, Travelers United Resort Fees Are Deceptive The lawsuit for charging “deceptive” resort fees […]
Legal
March 11, 2021
Wyoming Passes Sports Betting Bill, Overturns Previous Voting
On Wednesday, the Wyoming House of Representatives approved a bill to legalize online sports betting, reversing a Tuesday ruling and referring the bill to the state Senate. Democrat Rep. Mike Yin Asked for Reconsideration The Wyoming House of Representatives voted in favor of a plan to legalize online sports betting on Wednesday, overturning a Tuesday […]
Legal
March 11, 2021
APPG Asks TV Broadcasters to Suspend Daytime Gambling Ads
In a letter, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Gambling-Related Harm in the UK urged TV broadcasters to stop daytime gambling advertising. APPG Urges TV Broadcasters to Stop Daytime Gambling Advertising The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Gambling-Related Harm (APPG) in the UK revealed that it wrote a letter to a number of TV channels. In its […]