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February 7, 2021
Upcoming Gaming Expansion in Connecticut May Fund PACT
Gaming expansion in Connecticut may help fund the state’s program that allows students to attend community college without incurring debt, a press conference with a group of state legislators Monday morning revealed. Gaming Expansion on the Cards Last month, following a statement of support from Gov. Ned Lamont, lawmakers in the state put forth SB146, […]
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February 7, 2021
Swedish Watchdog Says Operators Need to Share More about Gambling Risks
The Swedish regulator published the results of a recent follow-up survey on licensees’ information responsibilities. Although the regulator acknowledged that some improvement was made, it still found major shortcomings regarding the information on gambling-related risks which licensed operators need to share with their customers. Spelinspektionen Reveals Results of Survey on Licensees’ Information Responsibilities Sweden’s regulator, […]
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February 5, 2021
Kentucky Horse Racing Gambling Bill Passes Senate Committee
A bill supporting historical gaming machines has passed a Senate committee and is now heading into full Senate where it’s like to face strong opposition. Small Success for Kentucky’s Historical Horse Racing Bill Kentucky lawmakers have given their approval for a piece of legislation on Thursday, which would allow betting machines focusing on historical horse […]
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February 4, 2021
UKGC Fines Aspers Stratford Casino Over Player Protection Failures
Aspers’ Stratford City Casino will pay a £652,500 fine and will give up a £78,233 profit due to its regulatory failures. Aspers Failed to Enquire Customers Over Large Sums of Money The UK Gambling Commission has imposed a £652,500 ($890,000) sanction to Aspers’ Stratford City Casino after an investigation found breaches of anti-money laundering (AML) […]
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February 4, 2021
UK Gambling Stakeholders Comment on PwC Black Market Report
A new PwC report analyzing the offshore gambling market in the United Kingdom has seen fewer operators but higher participation from online consumers. More People Visit Fewer Illegal Gambling Websites British sports books and gaming firms have cited a reported conducted by PwC which described the increasing impact the offshore and black markets have on […]
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February 4, 2021
Sports Betting Deal Proposal Could Boost Revenue in Arizona
Under a proposal submitted to the House of Representatives in Arizona, professional and college sports betting would be allowed at tribal casinos and facilities owned by professional sports teams. Sports Betting Could Be Allowed at Tribal Casinos in Arizona The proposal, introduced on Monday in the Arizona House of Representatives, is part of a plan […]
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February 3, 2021
Lived Experience Panel Set to Advise the Gambling Commission
The Gambling Commission (GC) in the UK is looking to expand on the role of people who have personally experienced gambling harm and announced today the establishment of a permanent Lived Experience Advisory Panel. “We are pleased that the Gambling Commission has recognised the importance of listening to people who have been harmed by gambling […]
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February 3, 2021
ASA Upholds Complaint against Ladbrokes over TV Advertisement
The ASA announced that it upheld a complaint against Ladbrokes over a TV ad, aired back in October 2020. According to the advertising regulator, the ad broke CAP Code rules 16.1 and 16.3.1. Consequently, the ASA warned the operator. The ASA Finds Depicted Gambling Behavior in a TV Ad The Advertising and Standards Authority in […]
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February 3, 2021
Alabama Seeks Constitutional Amendment on Gambling
With attempts to pass legal gambling in Alabama failing in legislature, Sen. Del Marsh wants to put it to voters to decide if the activity should be allowed in the state. Sen Marsh to Seek Constitutional Amendment in 2022 Alabama is pushing steadfastly with sports betting legislation, and now Sen. Del Marsh is looking to […]
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February 3, 2021
Georgia Advances House Bill 86 to Full State House
Georgia is advancing a bill that could lead to the legalization of sports betting in the state. House Bill 86 will now stand scrutiny in the House of Representatives. A Proposed House Bill Wants to Legalize Sports Betting in Georgia A bill seeking to legalize sports betting in the State of Georgia and establish a […]