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February 26, 2021
Wyoming Rep. Prepares New Sports Betting Bill
Wyoming is preparing to potentially join the list of states that have authorized sports betting as Rep. Tom Walters spearheads a new piece of legislation to see mobile and online sports gambling through. House Bill 133 Aims to Make Betting on Sports Permissible Wyoming’s House of Representatives member Tom Walters is pushing ahead with a […]
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February 26, 2021
Three Bills to Lead Florida’s Sports Betting Legalization Push
A bipartisan set of bills by Rep. Chip LaMarca and Rep. Anika Omphroy is heading for the House during this year’s legislative session in the hopes of establishing a regulated sports betting industry in the state. Bipartisan Set of Bills Heading for Legislative Session Florida is at it again, as the Sunny State heads for […]
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February 25, 2021
Sweden’s Black Market Is ‘The Problem’ Say Operators
Ardalan Shekarabi, the Swedish minister of social affairs, has confirmed that the country continues to address problem gambling, specifically the illegal gambling market. Sweden Reaffirms Commitment to Tackling Illegal Gambling Sweden continues the good fight against gambling addiction and illegal operators as the minister of social affairs, Ardalan Shekarabi, has reiterated the country’s commitment to protecting vulnerable […]
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February 25, 2021
Cuomo Kissed Me and Suggested Strip Poker, Says Former Aide
Lindsey Boylan, former deputy secretary for economic development a part of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office, shared claims for sexual harassment. Initial claims were posted in December last year but on Wednesday this week, Boylan disclosed additional details. Former Aide Shares Sexual Harassment Claims against Governor Cuomo A former deputy secretary for economic development and advisor […]
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February 24, 2021
North Dakota May Ask Voters to Allow Sports Betting and Gambling
North Dakota House wants voters to decide whether to allow online poker and sports betting in one of the most conservative states. Representatives in North Dakota Outline Gambling Rules A majority of North Dakota House of Representatives has supported House Concurrent Resolution 3032, with a 70-24 vote to allow sports betting in the state. There was also a forward movement […]
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February 24, 2021
HB 2070 Will Allow Texas Pro Teams to Operate as Sportsbooks
Texas is the latest US state to consider the legalization of sports betting, after a bill seeking a constitutional amendment to authorize legal wagering was filed Tuesday in the legislature. Texas Divided on Sports Betting Contrary to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s predictions that no sports gambling bill would be filed this legislative session, Rep. Dan […]
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February 23, 2021
South Dakota Dismissed Sports Betting at Bars and Restaurants
A proposal to allow bars and restaurants and other establishments holding a liquor license in South Dakota to accept sports wagers on behalf of Deadwood casinos was dismissed Monday by state legislators. Sports Betting at Casinos Only The proposed by Rep. Mark Willadsen HB 1211 was voted down 9-4 in the House State Affairs Committee […]
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February 23, 2021
Technical Issue Exposes 32red Customers’ Personal Information
Due to a temporary glitch, customers logged in on the 32Red online casino website were able to see other customers’ financial and personal details due to a technical glitch in the company website server. 32Red Server Fault Uncovers 118 Customers’Data On February 18, 32Red experienced some technical issues that caused customers logged in at the […]
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February 23, 2021
Massachusetts Senator Wants to Bring Sports Betting in the Daylight
Sen. Eric Lesser spoke to reporters on Monday shedding more light on his proposal to legalize sports gambling in Massachusetts. Bringing Sports Gambling in the Daylight The State of Massachusetts is enjoying a fairly broad political endorsement of a hypothetical sport betting industry with Governor Charlie Baker and Senators Eric Lesser both signaling their confidence […]
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February 22, 2021
Victoria Announces Royal Commission into Crown Melbourne
Crown Melbourne is subject to an AUD$5 million royal commission following a recent scandal involving Crown Resorts and organized crime. Money Laundering and Organized Crime The Victoria government has announced the launch of an investigation into casino operator Crown Resorts‘ flagship property in Melbourne to decide whether it is a suitable license holder in the […]