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Legal

Sports Betting Regulation Still en Route in Maryland

Supported by Adrienne Jones, House Bill 940 was heard in the House on Thursday this week. The bill proposes the regulation and taxation of in-person and online sports betting in Maryland. Maryland’s Legislature Debates on HB 940 Last year, Maryland voters voted in favor of gambling expansion, allowing sports betting at certain licensed facilities. On […]
Sports Betting Regulation Still en Route in Maryland
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Industry

Gaming Revenue in Nevada Increases in January 2021

Nevada’s January gaming revenue hit $761.8 million. This represented an increase when compared to December 2020. Sports betting was responsible for $52.4 million in gaming revenue, which marked an increase of 159.9% when compared to December. Gaming Revenue in Nevada Improves in January In January, Nevada’s gaming revenue marked growth when compared to December last […]
Gaming Revenue in Nevada Increases in January 2021
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Industry

UK Gambling Activities Decreased in 2020, Says Report by GC

In 2020, gambling activities in the UK decreased significantly, according to a new report released by the Gambling Commission. Overall, gambling activities fell by 42% and significant decrease was observed in the retail sector. In contrast, online gambling activities increased by 3%. GC Reveals a New Report on Gambling Activities for 2020 According to a […]
UK Gambling Activities Decreased in 2020, Says Report by GC
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Legal

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 […]
Cuomo Kissed Me and Suggested Strip Poker, Says Former Aide
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Business

Pronet Gaming to Contribute to a New Scholarship Fund

Pronet announced today that it commits to sponsoring the All-in Diversity Project’s social campaign #OpenDoors. Consequently, the company became the leading corporate sponsor for the social media campaign. Pronet Commits to Funding a New Scholarship Leading casino and sportsbook software provider, Pronet Gaming, announced today that it became a leading corporate sponsor of the social […]
Pronet Gaming to Contribute to a New Scholarship Fund
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Sports

Gambling Ad Rules to Bring Hardships for Spanish Football Clubs

Spain introduced tough gambling ad restrictions in November last year. The restrictions plan to ban gambling sponsorships once the football season ends. Such a ban may bring difficulties for many Spanish football clubs who have already felt the economic impact of the pandemic last year. Spain’s Tough Rules on Gambling Advertising Affect the Industry Last […]
Gambling Ad Rules to Bring Hardships for Spanish Football Clubs
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Industry

Nevada Gaming Industry Ready to Bounce Back after 2020

The COVID-related shutdown severely impacted the gaming revenue in Nevada last year. However, considering the gradual lifting of restrictions, the industry may soon begin its economic recovery. 2020 Proved to Be Incredibly Difficult Year for Nevada’s Gambling Operators Nearly one year has passed since the COVID-19 shutdown which was introduced in Nevada. The shutdown started […]
Nevada Gaming Industry Ready to Bounce Back after 2020
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Cryptocurrency

MoneyGram Pauses Collaboration with Ripple Temporarily

Upon releasing its 2020 full-year financial results, MoneyGram announced that it is not planning benefit from market development fees from Ripple. The main reason behind the company’s decision is the uncertainty, brought by SEC’s ongoing legal complaint against Ripple. MoneyGram Halts Collaboration with Ripple US-based money transfer company, MoneyGram announced that it is not planning […]
MoneyGram Pauses Collaboration with Ripple Temporarily
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Cryptocurrency

Ripple Enters Crypto-Friendly Wyoming as a Limited Liability Company

Thanks to the crypto-friendly laws, more crypto companies are entering Wyoming. World-famous enterprise blockchain company, Ripple, is now registered as a limited liability company in the state, according to records by the Wyoming Secretary of State. Wyoming Is a State with Crypto-Friendly Laws Ripple, the enterprise blockchain company, is registered as a limited liability company […]
Ripple Enters Crypto-Friendly Wyoming as a Limited Liability Company
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Legal

Alabama Senate May Discuss Casino and Lottery Legalization This Week

A recently introduced bill proposing gambling expansion in Alabama may be up for a vote this week by the Senate. The bill, put forward by Republican Senator Del Marsh seeks to establish a state lottery and legalize casino gambling. Gambling Expansion in Alabama Gets Another Push Currently, Alabama is one out of five U.S. states […]
Alabama Senate May Discuss Casino and Lottery Legalization This Week