By Julie Moraine

Legal

FanDuel Becomes Second to Launch in Illinois via Race Track

October 29, 2020

FanDuel is set to become the second sports book in Illinois to launch sports betting operations in partnership with a race track, as the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) approved today its license. The Flutter-owned sports betting brand is set to launch in the state partnering with Fairmount Park race track, following in the footsteps of […]

By Julie Moraine

Legal

ASA: Gala Spins’ Ad Breaching the CAP Code

October 28, 2020

The UK advertising regulator told a gambling operator an advertisement should not appear again in its current form as it is likely to be of particular appeal to children. The ruling issued by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) related to a paid-for Facebook post by Gala Spins in August, stated that the ad in focus […]

By Mike Johnson

Legal

Spain Tells LaLiga Clubs to Cut Gambling Ties by September 2021

October 28, 2020

The Spanish government has warned soccer clubs in the country that they would need to cut all ties with gambling entities by September next year. Spain Issues Timeline for Cutting Ties with Gambling Sponsors The Spanish government is making good on a promise to outlaw all sponsorships and advertisements between soccer teams and betting companies […]

By Stoyan Todorov

Legal

UKGC Adds New License Conditions in GAN, NetBet, and BGO Probes

October 28, 2020

The United Kingdom Gambling Commission has investigated BGO Entertainment Limited, GAN PLC and NetBet and found weaknesses in their social responsibility and AML procedures. Gaming Commission Wraps up Assessment of Three Brands’ SR and AML A UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) investigation into multiple brands in the United Kingdom, including BGO Entertainment Limited, GAN PLC and […]

By Mike Johnson

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Nebraska Anti-Gambling Campaign Mailer Elicits Rebuke from Warren Buffet

October 28, 2020

A campaign mailer used a photo of Warren Buffett with an inappropriate racial slogan which Mr. Buffett has since condemned. Warren Buffet Says He Disavows Racial Wording in Campaign Mailer Finance heavyweight and billionaire Warren Buffett has said that he had nothing to do with an “anti-Native American” with a campaign mailer from a group […]

By Stoyan Todorov

Legal

Gov. Sisolak Plans to Scale up Convention Capacity in Nevada

October 27, 2020

Nevada governor Steve Sisolak has vowed to boost conferences and conventions, increasing capacity to 50% on January 1, 2021 Nevada’s Road to Recovery Involves Expos & Conventions A man who used to be one of the biggest opponents of lifting covid-19 restrictions prematurely, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak is now looking to allow bigger conventions to […]

By Julie Moraine

Legal

Oklahoma Governor Will Not Appeal US District Court Ruling

October 26, 2020

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt released an official statement regarding the court ruling on gaming compacts last week, claiming he would not appeal the decision which would have statewide ramifications. According to the ruling in July, tribal gaming compacts which expired at the end of last year were automatically renewed for another 15 years starting January […]

By Jerome García

Legal

Apple, Google May Face Lawsuits over F2P Gambling Apps in U.S.

October 25, 2020

Apple and Google may be facing potential federal lawsuits over allegedly offering free-to-play (F2P) gambling applications available for Alabama residents. Furthermore, in Connecticut, over similar F2P games, a woman filed a lawsuit against Apple. Despite being filed in different states, the lawsuits are similar as plaintiffs claim to have downloaded apps that are F2P such […]

By Melanie Porter

Legal

Nebraska’s New Racinos Proposal Faces Opposition

October 25, 2020

Three new initiatives to allow casinos at licensed horse racetracks will figure on Nebraska’s general election ballot in November. Opponents say that initiatives 429, 430 and 431 will lead to losses and gambling addiction across the state. Political committee Keep The Money in Nebraska got the measures on November’s ballot via a petition. Nebraskans will […]

By Stoyan Todorov

Legal

China Bans Gambling Destinations, Arrests 60,000 People

October 24, 2020

China continues to clamp down on illegal gambling operations and has introduced new measures including a “black list” for gambling destinations and new criminal offenses related to the activity. China’s Ministry of Public Security Continues to Crack Down on Gambling On Thursday, China’s Ministry of Public Security revealed that Chinese authorities had identified nearly $150 […]