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January 9, 2020
Japanese Opposition Prepares Casino Abolishment Bill
In light of the recent bribery scandal involving a foreign entity, Japanese lawmakers are planning on introducing a bill that would abolish casinos and bar the progress of integrated resorts. Opposition to Suggest Abolishing Casinos in Japan Lawmakers from Japan’s opposition parties are considering a new bill that would aim to abolish the Integrated Resorts […]
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January 8, 2020
Gov. Mills Has to Decide on Future of Maine Sports Betting
Gov. Janet Mills of Maine has until Friday to sign, veto or let a sports betting bill become a law, and thus make the Pine Tree State the first to legalize sports betting in 2020. Maine Could Have Sports Betting by Friday Maine Gov. Janet Mills has until Friday, January 10, to approve or veto […]
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January 7, 2020
500.com’s CEO Pan Zhengming Temporarily Steps Down
The Chinese boss of 500.com, Pan Zhengming, has requested from the company’s board of directors to be temporarily suspended while an investigation determining the alleged involvement of 500.com in Japan’s integrated resorts bribery scandal is concluded. 500.com CEO to Vacate Post While Investigation Continues The chief executive of 500.com Pan Zhengming has stepped down from […]
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January 5, 2020
Spain Outlines New Gambling Restrictions
The Spanish government will be introducing new measures to promote responsible gambling among players across the country. Strict Gambling Measures to tbe Introduced in Spain Spanish lawmakers have outlined new restrictions for gambling operators in the country. The program is designed to regulate the gambling industry in order to promote responsible behaviour among players and […]
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January 5, 2020
Google Returned Gambling Results for Gamstop Searches
The Independent revealed problems with Google search terms targeting vulnerable gamers to play in unregulated, offshore casinos even after self-excluding at Gamstop. Gamstop Search Terms Manipulated to Lure Problem Gamblers Gambling addicts may be exposed to more gambling-related advertisement as they look up help sources, The Independent, a UK-based media outlet reported. Upon searching Gamstop, […]
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January 1, 2020
Oklahoma Tribes Sue Gov. Kevin Stitt over Compacts Expansion
As of today, January 1, 2020, all tribal operators in Oklahoma and their vendors are deemed illegal after Gov. Kevin Stitt and Native American casinos failed to negotiate gambling compact expansion measures in December. Tribes File a Lawsuit against Gov. Kevin Stitt to Contest New Gambling Expansion Rules Oklahoma’s Cherokee, Chickasaw and Choctaw nations have […]
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December 31, 2019
Better Pope County Challenges Re-Opening of Casino Application process
Citzens for a Better Pope County, an activist group pushing for fair casino licensing procedures, has opposed an Arkansas Racing Commission opinion to open a second round of licensing applications. Better Pope County Launches New Lawsuit Against Casino project. Activist group Citizens for a Better Pope County, dedicated to oppose illegal casino projects in Pope […]
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December 30, 2019
Oklahoma Tribal Operators Ready to Protect Vendors
The deadlock between Oklahoma’s Native American tribal casinos and Gov. Kevin Stitt continues with small vendors now facing the threat of becoming illegal through their association with tribal operators. Governor Stitt Says Ready to Talk Amid the ongoing dispute between Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and tribal casino operators, business owners feel the pressure of a […]
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December 26, 2019
Cambodian Casinos Shutting in 2020, Non-compliance to Incur Legal Action
Cambodia will shut down online gambling on January 1, 2020. Cambodian casinos failing to comply will face tough ramifications, a Finance Ministry spokesperson has warned. Online Gambling Shutting Down in Cambodia Cambodia is on the cusp of a nation-wide online casinos shut down. With a voted ban on the gaming industry, all Internet casinos in […]
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December 23, 2019
Recent Gambling Expansions Show Americans’ Growing Appetite for Casino Games
2019 has seen plenty of gambling expansion across the United States, with Michigan, West Virginia, Illinois and Indiana all making room for new gaming opportunities. Gambling Expansion Continues to Spread Across America Illinois has only recently approved expansion, but gaming experts are already predicting that it will result in the state developing one of the […]