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January 21, 2020
Colorado Receives 50 Bids for 33 Sports Betting Licenses
Sports betting in Colorado is about to get underway with the licensing process bringing in as many as 50 applicants. 33 licenses will be allocated to shortlisted candidates by the end of February. Colorado Accepts 50 Sports Betting Licensing Applications The State of Colorado is moving towards the full-scale launch of its industry by already […]
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January 21, 2020
Ukraine Votes and Approves Gambling Industry, Prepares to Launch Officially
The Verkhovna Rada voted and approved draft law No. 2285-d, setting in motion the cogwheels of legalizing land-based and Internet gambling in Ukraine, a move backed by the country’s president Volodymyr Zelensky. Ukraine Continues to Push for Legalized Gambling Ukrainian’s government continues to push on with its decision to introduce gambling to the country, after […]
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January 20, 2020
Georgia Still Undecided Regarding Casino Industry Legalization
2020 started with a bang for the gambling and sports betting industry in the USA, with many states pushing up bills to legalize different forms of accepting wagers, in an attempt to fill their empty state government budget coffers. Passing legislation in Georgia complicated Though the trend among the states is towards legalization, there are […]
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January 16, 2020
US Congressional Backing Brings Gaming Caucus Back to Life
The latest news that Congressional Gaming Caucus has been relaunched by the two US Rep. Bennie Thompson and Guy Reschenthaler is one of a series of developments since the start of 2020, which promises to be a busy year for the betting and gambling industry in the US. Brought Back to Life The Gaming Caucus […]
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January 16, 2020
FACUA Urges Spanish Government to Ban Credit Cards for Gambling
A consumer rights group, FACUA-Consumidores en Acción, has petitioned the Spanish Minister of Consumer Affairs Alberto Garzon to push for a credit cards gambling ban and help protect vulnerable groups in society from financial harm. FACUA Petitions Government to Ban Credit Card Gambling After announcing stricter measures for the online gambling industry, Spain is considering […]
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January 14, 2020
UKGC Investigating FA Cup Streaming Deal
Football Association’s streaming deal will be investigated by the UK Gambling Commission. FA Streaming Deal Subject of Investigation The Football Association’s (FA) deal that allows betting sites to stream its sports events has been heavily criticised by the public. Now, the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) is getting involved, which may result in serious repercussions […]
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January 14, 2020
UKGC Proceeds with Credit Card Gambling Ban to Boost Protection
Long in the making, a credit card ban related to the online gambling industry in the United Kingdom is now under way, with regulators and lawmakers agreeing to give the measure the go-ahead. UK Gambling Commission to Proceed with Credit Card Ban Amid tightening regulatory measures, the UK Gambling Commission is taking another stab at […]
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January 12, 2020
Gov. Mills Vetoes and Sends Maine Betting Bill Back to Lawmakers
The process of legalizing gambling in the US, after the Supreme Court decision to leave the final verdict to the states, faces significant road bumps ahead, shows the latest development with the State of Maine, where the state government successfully passed the required bill to allow the introduction of sports betting in the state only […]
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January 10, 2020
New York, Vermont Relentless Pursuit for Mobile Betting Continues
A year-and-a-half after a Supreme Court’s decision granted individual states with the opportunity to decide their own fate in terms of betting or no betting, New York and Vermont are among the latest to show their willingness to introduce the necessary legislation for mobile betting. New York state senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., who is […]
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January 10, 2020
California is Joining the Race for Legalizing Sports Betting in 2020
Californian lawmakers met on Wednesday to discuss the potential legalization of sports betting in the Golden State. The legalization bid will be a central piece in the 2020 session. California Joins the Race for Legal Sports Betting The United States marches on towards the country’s becoming the second largest sports betting market in the world […]