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June 1, 2023
Tennessee Signs Betting Handle Tax Bill into Law
Taxing a betting handle rather than gambling revenue isn’t a new concept. In the US, different states such as Minnesota and Kentucky, have previously filed such proposals that haven’t seen much success. Yet, against all odds, a bill proposing exactly that form of tax gained traction in Tennessee. Back in April, Senate Bill 475 (SB […]
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June 1, 2023
NC Senate Pushes Sports Betting Legalization One Step Closer
Sports betting legalization in North Carolina is likely to come in 2024 after the state Senate passed the bill authorizing online wagering on professional and college sports, horse racing and other sports, as well as in-person sports betting at certain retail venues. Eight Licenses Tied to Retail Venues House Bill 347 was passed on its […]
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June 1, 2023
Bloomberry Resorts Cleared in US Court, Bangladesh Bank Complaint Dismissed
The company, which operates Manila’s Solaire Resort Entertainment City, was sued by Bangladesh Bank over data breaches, with the defendant now getting a second favorable decision by the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court. Second Court Sides with Bloomberry Resorts This decision aligns with a previous ruling by the Supreme Court to strike […]
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May 31, 2023
Entain Publishes an Update on HMRC Investigation
Entain, a global gaming and betting giant, unveiled that it is in deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) negotiations with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). This company seeks to resolve the ongoing HM Revenue & Customs investigation (HMRC) hurdles related to a former Turkish subsidiary. Back in November 2019, an Entain subsidiary received a production order from […]
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May 31, 2023
NC’s Video Gambling Industry Allegedly Violated Campaign Finance Regulations
According to the official complaint filed by veteran government accountability advocate Bob Hall earlier in the week, a number of donors representing the video gambling industry gave a total of $885,000 to a series of elected officials and candidates, including legislative leaders representing both parties. The same complaint mentions that the campaign committees for top […]
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May 31, 2023
Nebraska Gambling Regulator Considers Increasing Headcount
Running a legal gambling venue is a complex process. It involves licensing, approvals, equipment and more importantly, a legal framework that outlines clearly the rules. With any market, the first step involves the legalization of the activity and the establishment of a gambling regulator. Then, this regulator ensures that licensees adhere to the rules and […]
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May 30, 2023
Crown Reaches AU$450M AUSTRAC Settlement for AML/CTF Breaches
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) announced today that an agreement with Crown Resorts over a financial penalty has been reached, and the casino operator agreed to pay AU$450 million ($293.4 million) for its breaches. Proposed Penalty Appropriate in All Circumstances The joint submissions filed by Crown Melbourne and Crown Perth with the […]
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May 30, 2023
Texas Governor Optimistic in Sports Betting Future Despite 2023 Defeat
Despite the setback, Texas Gov. Rick Perry is confident that the State Senate can be swayed to see reason and support a sports betting legalization. Perry, who is also a spokesperson for the Texas Sports Betting Alliance, is a passionate advocate for the issue and has echoed the calls of other prominent figures in the […]
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May 29, 2023
Indiana Bill to Better Address Cases of Illegal Animal Gambling
New legislation in Indiana is aiming to ease the burden of caring for the evidence of illegal animal fighting rings in Indiana, covering expenses for caretakers while the cases wind down through the legal system. Matching Bond to Costs Indiana Senate Bill 423 seeks to expand the scope of “reasonable expenses” of bonds set by […]
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May 26, 2023
Dutch Police Raids an Illegal Poker Den
The Dutch police have cracked down on an illegal gambling ring and have arrested almost a dozen people in the process. In addition to stopping the unlicensed poker operations, the authorities seized a couple of guns and illegal drugs. The operation was a collaborative effort between the police and the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands’ gambling […]
