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February 17, 2021
Lawsuit Filed against Apple in California over F2P Gambling Apps
A lawsuit was filed against Apple in California on Tuesday. The class-action lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Columbia over free-to-play casino-style apps. A Class Action Lawsuit Filed against Apple in California A class-action lawsuit was filed in California against the multinational technology company, Apple, over free-to-play (F2P) […]
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February 17, 2021
GAA and GPA Push for Anti-Gambling Ads Legislation
The GAA and GPA have voiced concerns over gambling advertisement during live sporting events and have petitioned lawmakers and broadcasters to limit gambling coverage. GPA and GAA Join Forces to Curb Gambling Advertisement Gaelic Players Association (GPA) and Gaelic Athletics Association (GAA) are pushing for new nationwide legislation to ban gambling advertisements during live sports […]
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February 17, 2021
4 Operators Hit by Spelinspektionen with Penalties for Bonus Violations
Four operators in Sweden received penalty fees and warnings from the country’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, for their bonus violations. The Penalty Fees Depend on the Violation and the Operator’s Turnover The Swedish gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, issued penalty fees and warnings to Snabbare Ltd, ComeOn Sweden, Casinostugan, and Hajper Ltd. The size of the fees depended […]
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February 15, 2021
Hawaii’s Home Lands Department in Charge of Gambling Legalization
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) will use SB 1312 as the basis of future legalization of gambling. The DHHL has until 2026 to pass legislation successfully. Gambling Coming to Hawaii: Sooner or Later Hawaiian legislators have more or less agreed on a framework for the gambling industry. During a Senate Committee on Hawaiian […]
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February 15, 2021
Gambling Expansion in Washington Faced with Tribal Opposition
Tribes in Washington are keen to hold to state monopoly of sports betting and gaming, relentless at suggestions that private business owners should be allowed a slice of the pie as well. SB 5212 Leads Division Between Private Owners and Tribes Washington State stands to benefit big time from the expansion of its gambling industry. […]
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February 12, 2021
No Alarm About Gambling Consumption in Spain, DGOJ Admits
The head of Spain’s gambling regulator cited different studies showing problem gambling in Spain is not a public health problem. Gambling Restrictions Are Preventive, DGOJ Says The director-general of Spain’s gambling regulator, the Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), Mikel Arana, said that harmful gambling does not represent a public health problem. However, the […]
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February 11, 2021
Alberta Gives Go-Ahead to Single-Event Betting in Canada
The Canadian province of Alberta has given its go-ahead for single-event sports betting, joining British Columbia and private companies in asking the government to act. Single-Event Sports Betting Closer to Realization Alberta has issued an approval for legislative changes that would enable single-event sports betting in the country. The news has been confirmed by the […]
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February 11, 2021
Kentucky Senate Passes Bill Legalizing Horse Racing Machines
The Kentucky Senate has passed Senate Bill 120, which legalizes historical horse racing machines throughout the state. Kentucky Senate Passes Bill To Legalize Historical Horse Racing Machines On Tuesday, the Kentucky Senate voted in favor of Senate Bill 120 to legalize historical horse racing machines throughout the state. The bill essentially alters the definition of […]
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February 10, 2021
New Mexico Gambling Expansion Bill Stalled
New Mexico’s House Bill 101 to legalize sports and casino wagering at state racetracks has been stalled and seems unlikely to ever pass. Conflicting Opinions on the Bill Legislation to authorize sports betting and casino games at New Mexico horse racing tracks seem likely to fail, following a meeting of the House Education Committee on […]
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February 10, 2021
Concerns over UK Affordability Checks Put MP and Experts on Edge
As the review of Gambling Act 2005 looms, lawmakers and experts have raised concerns over the potential industry-crippling ramifications of enhanced affordability checks on racing in the UK. Sports Betting Income in Jeopardy Today, talk of the review of the UK’s 2005 regulatory act on gambling is primarily centered on introducing a monthly cap of […]