Industry
February 24, 2023
Massachusetts Regulator To Overrule the Ban on Sportsbook Affiliates
The Bay State’s current gambling laws prohibit revenue share and cost per acquisition (CPA) agreements, effectively curtailing all affiliate programs. However, the Commission appears to recognize the value of such arrangements and has agreed to hold talks with operators before putting the matter to vote. Sportsbooks like Caesars are known for their extensive affiliate programs, […]
Industry
February 23, 2023
APAJO to Discourage Ads on Sites that Infringe Copyright
Portugal’s online gambling association, the Associação Portuguesa de Apostas e Jogos Online (APAJO), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to reduce advertising on websites that infringe copyright. The memorandum in question is promoted by the European Commission, which seeks to combat copyright infringing websites. This primarily targets online domains that stream or pirate content […]
Sports
February 23, 2023
Kentucky Will Attempt to Legalize Sports Betting in 2023
This is the message that Rep. Michael Meredith wants to send to lawmakers and consumers after he filed a bill on Wednesday that would allow the state’s race tracks to host sports betting facilities and make gambling on sports outcomes legal before the session ends on March 30. New, More Balanced Approach to Sports Betting […]
Legal
February 23, 2023
Federal Court Hinders Potential Sports Betting Expansion in Washington
The Seattle Times reported that the recent ruling by the federal court has dealt a blow to those who were hoping to expand sports gambling throughout Washington state. The Court Cited Sovereign Immunity as One of the Main Reasons for Its Decision Maverick Gaming, which owns and operates a number of card rooms throughout Washington, […]
Legal
February 22, 2023
Proposal in Connecticut Calls for Tough Gambling Ad Regulation
The state is one of the few that currently offers not only online gambling but retail, as well as online sports betting services. It was back in October 2021 when Connecticut launched its regulated online gambling and sports betting market. Not unexpectedly, the activity is restricted to people under the age of 21, which is […]
Legal
February 22, 2023
Betr License at Risk after New Breaches Were Identified
The Australian sports betting operator betr landed in hot water after two new regulation breaches were identified. Both violations were described as “serious,” meaning that betr’s license might be on the line. Betr Is in Trouble for Breaching the Code Despite being a fairly new operator, betr is already under scrutiny for having breached the […]
Blockchain
February 22, 2023
Hong Kong Considers Crypto Trading, Launches Consultation on Rules
Currently, China has tough regulations when it comes to crypto trading. In fact, the country has cracked down on the activity and banned such transactions in an effort to protect its population from speculative transactions and fraud attempts. This crackdown resulted in many Chinese crypto-focused web3 businesses giving up on the opportunity to operate within […]
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
February 20, 2023
New South Wales Moving to Restrict Slot Machines Statewide
The problem of money laundering was the one to receive the most attention up until recently. However, as the citizens’ voices begin to be heard more and more, public perception is also becoming an important factor in the government’s decisions. NSW Government Addressing Slot Machines The Liberal and Nationals New South Wales (NSW) government started […]
Industry
February 20, 2023
Swedish Gambling Authority Changes View on License Requirements
Following a recent verdict by the Administrative Court in Linköping, Spelinspektionen, the Swedish Gambling Authority, has decided to reverse its stance on the role of negative equity in the process of evaluating license eligibility. Gambling Regulator Still Maintains Negative Equity Renders License Unsuitability In December 2019, Avento, the proprietor of Frank Casino and SlotsV, was […]
