Industry
March 13, 2025
Updated Regulations to Transform New Zealand’s Gambling Sector
New Zealand is preparing to move forward with its historic overhaul of its online gambling industry as the government presses on with plans to open up online casino licenses for the first time. This decision marks a turning point in the country’s stance on internet gambling as it aims to move away from the current […]
Industry
March 13, 2025
AUSTRAC CEO: Gambling Industry Should Help Combat Crime
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), a regulatory body responsible for financial crime, vowed to continue its intense oversight of the gaming sector. During a recent keynote address, its chief executive officer announced that penalties await any violators. AUSTRAC Says Violators Shouldn’t Expect Leniency NEXT.io reported that CEO Brendan Thomas’ address was delivered […]
Industry
March 13, 2025
Nevada’s Stockman’s Casino Operator Advances with NGCB Approval
The gambling regulator in Nevada, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), recently recommended licensing for several executives, owning a company that recently purchased a casino in Fallon. The Board also agreed with the transition of the operations of Stockman’s Casino from Full House Resorts to Clarity Game, the company that purchased the property last year. […]
Industry
March 12, 2025
Maryland’s Proposed Sweepstakes Ban Gains Traction
Maryland lawmakers seek to crack down on sweepstakes for good and introduce measures that put a stop to this controversial form of gaming. Under a pair of bills in the House and Senate, sweepstakes companies, which are currently operating in the state’s gray sector, will be outlawed. SB 860 Passes the Budget and Taxation Committee […]
Industry
March 12, 2025
Visa, Mastercard Strengthen Monitoring After Gambling Probe
The names of two global payment giants popped up after an investigation into a number of gambling websites which offered their services across Europe without a license. News regarding the probe, which was conducted by Investigate Europe, emerged from The Guardian over the weekend. The probe sought to analyze the activities of gambling websites which […]
Industry
March 12, 2025
Dutch Affiliates Wary as Deposit Limits Cause Surge in Offshore Gaming
A group of Dutch affiliate firms have expressed concerns about the Netherlands’ stricter gambling rules, saying that they have caused more players to go to the dangerous offshore market. According to them, traffic to illegal domains has more than quadrupled since deposit limits were introduced in the country. Black Market Searches Skyrocketed According to an […]
Industry
March 12, 2025
Online Gambling Bill Gains Momentum in Arkansas
Arkansas is among the states that currently offer legal retail and online sports betting, as well as casino gambling. While that’s more gambling activities available when compared to nearby Texas or Oklahoma, lawmakers are attempting to increase the number of legal activities available in the state with the addition of online gambling. Constitutional Amendment Proposes […]
Industry
March 12, 2025
Nebraska Eyes Online Betting Expansion via Constitutional Amendment
In 2020, Nebraska residents voted in favor of authorizing retail sports betting. The ballot at the time helped expand the legal gambling activities available to residents of the state. Another push that seeks to deliver legal mobile sports betting is under way. Constitutional Amendment Proposes Online Betting Legalization in Nebraska That’s the case under Legislative […]
Industry
March 12, 2025
Olympic Casino Slapped with €8.4M Fine in Lithuania
The actions of a former investment fund manager, who is accused of embezzling millions to spend on gambling, resulted in a hefty fine against a popular casino operator in Lithuania. That’s the case for Sarunas Stepukonis, a former BaltCap manager who was arrested in February last year. Only recently, Lithuania’s Gaming Supervisory Authority (LPT), the […]
Lottery
March 11, 2025
Texas Lottery Couriers Support Ban on Bulk Ticket Purchases
Texas lottery couriers have placed their hopes in a new bill that may allow them to remain in business. The measure in question will prohibit the bulk purchasing of lottery tickets which would address some of the government’s gripes with courier services. Lottery Couriers Are in Hot Water Lottery couriers in Texas have been under […]
