Sports
January 10, 2023
North Dakota May Legalize Sports Betting Outside of Tribal Lands
The Bismarck Tribune reported that House Concurrent Resolution 3002 was submitted for hearing to the House Judiciary Committee by Fargo representative Greg Stemen. The resolution proposes an amendment to the North Dakota constitution allowing for sports betting to be offered across the state and to be regulated and licensed by it. A Change in Constitution […]
Legal
January 9, 2023
Georgia to Retry Sports Betting Legalization
Georgia’s failed bid to legalize sports betting in 2022 did not discourage gambling proponents. Despite the disgruntlement of anti-gambling groups, many believe that the introduction of the vertical would benefit the economy. Georgia Failed to Legalize Sports Betting in 2022 Georgia is a state with decades of traditions in sports. However, wagering on sports continues […]
Legal
January 5, 2023
India Introduces Online Gambling Legislation
On Monday, the Indian government proposed the rules, which will be part of the Indian Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code, due to concerns over the rising number of complaints of gambling addiction, especially among minors. For the first time, these regulations will oversee aspects of online gambling that stand in a “grey area” […]
Industry
January 5, 2023
UK Needs to Save Its Gambling Industry, Says John Spellar MP
John Spellar, a Labour Party MP recently wrote for the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) in light of the ongoing government review of the main gambling law in the country. In a report released by The House, the MP urged the government to implement measures that will protect the flourishing British gambling industry. Sensible and […]
Legal
January 4, 2023
Curacao Setting Up the New Schedule for Its Gambling Overhaul
The island then accepted the support of the Dutch government in an attempt to withstand the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. In return, the Netherlands asked for updates regarding specific reforms in Curacao. The upgraded schedule was supposed to be completed by January 1, 2023. The progress of the upgraded gaming bill will be the topic […]
Industry
December 23, 2022
Nevada Updates Gambling Regulations to Prevent Cyber Attacks
The Nevada Gaming Commission unanimously voted in favor of implementing updated cybersecurity regulations. The state’s casinos will need to introduce tighter control over their online operations to better protect against leaks of sensitive information such as client data. Industry representatives supported the changes, with most high-profile brands already featuring adequate data breach safeguards. Online Security […]
Industry
December 22, 2022
ComplianceOne Group Unveils RecruitCompliance Arm
ComplianceOne Group, a company helping iGaming operators navigate the complex regulatory landscape, has launched a new subsidiary that will be focused on covering its clients’ recruitment needs. The so-called RecruitCompliance arm will help iGaming businesses find new members for their teams. RecruitCompliance Will Solve the Need for Compliance Workers RecruitCompliance will serve as a recruitment […]
Legal
December 22, 2022
Sweden Clamps Down on Unlicensed Gambling with New Law Proposal
The new law proposal was submitted on December 20. If Swedish politicians vote in favor of the legislation it is supposed to come into force on July 1, 2023. The Swedish minister for financial markets Niklas Wykman commented on the reasons for the proposal: Through these proposals, the Government is taking important steps in the […]
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 19, 2022
Flutter CEO Offers Valuable Advice to Ireland’s New Regulator
Peter Jackson, CEO of gaming and entertainment provider Flutter Entertainment, came forward in the Irish Times, sharing his thoughts on the Irish Gambling Bill and offering some advice for the new regulator. The company has expressed staunch support for the country’s updated gambling legislation, reiterating its commitment to safe and sustainable gambling. Ireland Updates Its […]
