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Legal
March 13, 2023
Trump’s Reelection Odds Mired by More Legal Trouble in New York
Donald Trump’s reelection aspirations are not new. The former president made it abundantly clear when he launched his 2024 presidential campaign in November last year, as he moves closer to a direct confrontation with the likes of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis who has remained mostly mum on what he thinks about Trump who still enjoys […]
Industry
March 7, 2023
Oddsmakers Track DeSantis as He Plans Trip to Nevada
Often seen as a tamer alternative to the Grand Old Party’s rowdy heavyweight and former US President Donald Trump, DeSantis has been equivocating about his presidential bid in the upcoming race next year. DeSantis Keeps Silent on Trump as He Garners Support He has been similarly cautious not to vex any particular group within the […]
Legal
March 3, 2023
Georgia Senate Says “No” to Gambling Bill 57 with 37 Votes Against
As usual, at the start of the year, the newly opened legislative session in Georgia was expected to witness new attempts to legalize sports betting in the state, in spite of the ongoing opposition of anti-gambling groups. Accordingly, in mid-February, Senate Bill 57 was brought up for discussion by Sen. Billy Hickman. As anticipated by […]
Industry
February 22, 2023
UK Sports Minister Stuart Andrew to Take Over as Gambling Minister
The Racing Post reported that Stuart Andrew, the Sports Minister, is expected to take over as the Gambling Minister from Paul Scully. Andrew’s appointment indicates that the white paper publication process can be restarted, even though the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has not yet confirmed it officially. Scully’s Departure Causes Yet Another Delay […]
Industry
January 10, 2023
Damian Green Named DCMS Committee Chair in Knight’s Absence
Damian Green MP will serve as the chairman of the Department of Digital, Culture Media and Sports Committee. Green to Chair the DCMS Committee Green will assume the rule in the wake of Julian Knight who recused himself from the Parliament recently. The latter man will meanwhile deal with sexual harassment allegations made against him […]
Industry
December 21, 2022
Scully Says UK White Paper to Require Hard Compromise
The review of the Gambling Act in the UK, the law that regulates gambling activities in the country is ongoing. Despite setting several deadlines, the review is yet to be published and the government has still not set a solid date for the release. Participating in a recent meeting, the UK’s gambling minister, Paul Scully, […]
Industry
December 2, 2022
Scully: White Paper to Be Published “in a Few Weeks”
Paul Scully, the United Kingdom’s new gambling minister, spoke about the gambling reforms on BBC. However, he did not provide a definitive date for when the white paper will be published. The White Paper Will Be Published Soon, Sully Says The United Kingdom has been looking to reform its gambling laws for quite a while […]
Industry
November 25, 2022
British MP Preaches Balance as Reforms Loom
Many people in the United Kingdom are preaching gambling reforms ahead of the publishing of the notorious white paper. The latter is expected to modernize Britain’s gambling laws and make them adequate for the current age. However, not everyone is buying the pro-reforms rhetoric. MP Mark Jenkinson certainly doesn’t. Jenkinson Promotes Moderation Jenkinson, who is […]
Industry
November 9, 2022
NSW May Trial a Voluntary Cashless Gaming Scheme
New South Wales is set to introduce a voluntary cashless gambling system, in spite of calls for an obligatory one. Crime specialists had previously proposed going cashless as a way to fight financial crime. NSW Divided Over Cashless Gaming A report by the NSW Crime Commission previously outlined the possible benefits of introducing a mandatory […]
Industry
November 2, 2022
NSW Deputy Premier Claims Cashless Tech Is Not Implementable Yet
New South Wales politicians continue to discuss the prospects of introducing cashless gaming in the Australian state. Some believe that the technology will benefit the sector and reduce financial crime, while others fear the implementation of such tech may be too costly. Paul Toole Has Some Doubts about Cashless Tech Dominic Perrottet, the state’s premier, […]