The political party Coalición Cívica ARI has submitted a formal request to the Provincial Institute of Lottery and Casinos (IPLyC) of Buenos Aires for information about the selection process of online gambling licensees. The Petition Points Out Links Between Controversial Businessmen and Gambling Licensees The Argentine political party from the opposition Coalición Cívica ARI is […]
In his State of the State Address, Governor Ned Lamont revealed that he is already working with neighboring states and tribal partners to “modernize gaming” in Connecticut. Besides the legalization of sports betting, Connecticut may also push forward the legalization of marijuana this year. Will Connecticut Legalize Sports Betting and Marijuana in 2021? It looks […]
Virginia could see the state’s first online sports betting licenses being approved within the next several weeks, the Virginia Lottery revealed, outlining online betting could be live in the state by the upcoming Super Bowl. Back and Forth Legal Process Virginia legalized sports betting in April, when Gov. Northam’s amendments to SB384 and HB896 were […]
China’s Ministry of Public Security has published a new report outlining the progress that has been made against illegal online cross-border gambling in 2020. China Continues to Put Heat on Online Gambling Gambling in China is going at full bore despite the government’s better efforts to clamp down on illegal activities and limit the scope […]
Former Governor of Puerto Rico Wanda Vázquez Garced has signed into law Senate Bill 1534, thus moving a step closer to launching esports and sports betting in the country. Project 1534 Regulating Sports Betting and Esports is Signed into Law Puerto Rico’s outgoing Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced signed into law the Senate Bill 1534, which […]
In light of the economic impact of the pandemic and the recent gambling expansion in neighboring Nebraska, Iowa state officials may discuss casino tax changes this year. State Officials in Iowa May Debate on Casino Tax Changes One of the main reasons why the Iowa legislature may discuss possible changes in casino taxation this year […]
The Tule River Indian Tribe’s proposal to relocate the Eagle Mountain Casino from its reservation to Porterville, California, was approved by the Department of Interior. Long Overdue Relocation The Tule River Indian Tribe confirmed that the US Department of Interior approved mid-December its plan for the relocation in Porterville of its gaming property Eagle Mountain […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed the law that creates the Unified Gambling Regulator, which will oversee the gambling industry in the country. Putin Signs New Gambling Law, Creates Regulator President Vladimir Putin has signed a law paving the way for Russia’s Unified Gambling Regulator, a new monitoring body that comes as part of the […]
Looking for alternative sources of revenue, 900 owners of taverns, nonprofits and bars have asked the state’s general assembly to legalize video gaming terminals on their premises. Indiana Small Business Owners Ask for VGT Legalization The clock is ticking away at the final hours of 2021, but Indiana’s business owners of bars, taverns and nonprofits […]
The criminal law amendment in China seeking punishment for organizers of trips with gambling purposes outside the country for mainland residents could make junket operators who used to bring high-rollers to Macau casinos anxious, a Tuesday memo from JP Morgan Securities (Asia Pacific) outlines. Junket Industry under Threat The ban effective from March 1, 2021 […]
