Legal
March 23, 2021
Danish Regulator Receives Green Light to Block 55 Illegal Websites
The Danish court permitted Spillemyndigheden, the Danish Gambling Authority, to block 55 illegal gambling websites after receiving a set of screenshots showcasing illegal activities. The Danish Gambling Authority set a new record for the number of blocked websites. Last year Spillemyndigheden blocked a total of 16 websites out of 17. The last one offered to […]
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March 23, 2021
North Dakota Pumps the Breaks on Gambling Resolution
The Senate of North Dakota killed a resolution that would have allowed residents to decide on sports gambling in the state. North Dakota Senate Rejected Sports Betting On Friday, the North Dakota Senate rejected a resolution bill enabling residents to allow sports wagering in the state. On Monday, the bill was reconsidered but failed again with a […]
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March 22, 2021
Possible Gambling Deal Once Again Buzzed About in Florida
A possible gambling deal in Florida is on the rise, as Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe negotiate, three weeks into the 2021 Legislative Session. Gov. DeSantis Wants to Negotiate Deal with Seminole Tribe Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe could negotiate a gambling deal three weeks into the 2021 Legislative Session in Florida. DeSantis said […]
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March 22, 2021
Virginia Governor Nixes Skill Games after They Slipped Past Lawmakers
Whether by design or hapless oversight, a gambling bill making its way through the Virginia legislation included an option that wasn’t meant to be there. Skill games, a type of gambling terminal that has the look and feel of slot machines, have had a troubled history were introduced across the US, but Virginia was willing to give them […]
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March 22, 2021
Tennessee Watchdog Suspends Action 24/7’s License Temporarily
Tennessee Education Lottery, temporarily suspended Action 24/7’s license last week. The watchdog claims that it found evidence of money laundering and credit card fraud. Tennessee Regulator Temporarily Suspends Action 24/7’s License Four operators offered legal sports wagering during Super Bowl LV in Tennessee last month. Those are DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Action 24/7. However, last […]
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March 20, 2021
Connecticut and Mashantucket Pequot Tribe Reach an Agreement
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Mashantucket Pequot Tribe have reached an agreement on the amendments for the tribe’s gaming compact, setting the ball rolling for sports betting and online gaming in the state. Connecticut and the Tribal Nations Have an Agreement The Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont have reached an agreement. The new compact deal […]
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March 19, 2021
Spelinspektionen Orders Bayton to Improve KYC Procedures
A gaming company holding an online license in Sweden was instructed by the regulatory body to beef up its Know-Your-Customer (KYC) procedures to ensure effective customer identification. Proof of Address Issues Bayton Limited, a Malta-based gaming operator, running Jackpot City Casino, Ruby Fortune and Spin Casino brands, was found by Spelinspektionen, the gaming regulator in […]
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March 19, 2021
Three Operators to Compete for Nagasaki Integrated Resort
The Prefecture in Nagasaki chose Casinos Austria, NIKI Group, and Oshidori International to continue to the next stage of interviews for an integrated resort. Current Group and One Kyushu were the two operators that did not make it forward. Nagasaki IR Moves Forward, Three Operators to Compete for the Project Earlier this month, Nagasaki prefecture […]
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March 19, 2021
Sports Betting Bill Advances to Senate in Wyoming
Following a reconsideration motion, Wyoming’s sports betting bill was finally approved by a vote of 32-28. Wyoming Sports Betting Bill Moves onto the Senate The House of Representatives has finally approved a bill legalizing sports betting in Wyoming. The bill was initially rejected, but now it is moving onto the Senate. On March 9, state representatives voted against the […]
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March 18, 2021
Spain Seeks Advice on Loot Boxes Gaming Law Amendment
Efforts to regulate loot boxes as games of chance in Spain continue after the recent launch of consultation by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, seeking to identify ways to modify existing gaming law to include the controversial issue within its remits. Should Gaming Law Be Changed? The Gaming Law in Spain has not been updated […]