Industry
January 23, 2025
Kirk Hendrick to Resign as Nevada Gaming Regulator Chair
Kirk Hendrick, the chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has announced his upcoming exit from the regulatory body. He confirmed that he would depart following the conclusion of the next legislative session. Kirk Hendrick to Exit the NGCB On January 22, Hendrick announced to all board staff that he would be resigning as […]
Industry
January 22, 2025
Sen. Addabbo Seeks to Legalize iGaming in New York
Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr., a prominent supporter of the gambling industry has filed another iGaming bill in New York. SB 2614 follows in the wake of earlier efforts to legalize online casinos in the state. Addabbo Launches an iGaming Bill for the Third Year in a Row Addabbo, who has previously sponsored iGaming bills, referred […]
Industry
January 22, 2025
Philippines’ Gambling Sector Faces Challenges Amidst Reform Efforts
The Philippines’ gambling sector faces a host of challenges as it seeks to address money laundering schemes and illegal gambling operations that have operated with impunity for decades by exploiting regulatory loopholes. Despite recent reforms, analysts and lawmakers warn that protecting the country’s financial and social systems and ensuring its permanent removal from international watchlists […]
Industry
January 22, 2025
UKGC Chief Andrew Rhodes Discusses Evolving Regulatory Challenges
During his guest appearance at ICE 2025 Barcelona, the exhibition bringing together stakeholders from across the worldwide gambling sector, UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) chief executive Andrew Rhodes delivered a comprehensive update on the current progress of gambling regulation in Great Britain and shared his views on the emerging challenges facing international regulators. The UK Market […]
Industry
January 22, 2025
Virginia Considers Consolidated Regulatory Body as Gambling Grows
Gambling legislation in the US has been a long and at times incoherent process. While some verticals have been legal for decades, others are getting greenlit just now. As the industry grows, the state of Virginia is considering a consolidation of its regulatory framework. Virginia Mulls over the Creation of a Gaming Commission Virginia, […]
Industry
January 21, 2025
Massachusetts Weighs Major Gambling Law Reforms
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering substantial changes to the state’s sports betting regulations thanks to a newly proposed bill by State Senator John Keenan. SD 1567 builds upon the state’s previous player safety initiatives, introducing measures aimed at shoring up responsible gambling practices, increasing tax rates on operator revenues, and clamping down on certain betting activities […]
Industry
January 21, 2025
Curaçao Unveils Details on Updated Gambling Legislation
Curaçao’s newest National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK), passed in December 2024, replaces the outdated master licensing system with a more transparent, structured, and internationally aligned regulatory framework. This transformative legislation should help dispel lingering doubts following the recent high-profile corruption scandals and reinstate Curaçao’s position as a regulated and reputable online gambling hub. […]
Industry
January 21, 2025
France’s ANJ Asks Regulators to Be Vigilant as Illegal Gambling Grows
Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin, chair of the National Gaming Authority in France (L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux/ANJ) has advised European authorities to double down on their efforts against illegal gambling. According to her, European gaming is entering a phase where more serious oversight of the black market is needed. The ANJ Is Wary of the Black Market’s Growth […]
Industry
January 21, 2025
SPA Head Warns Selective Tax Could Be of Bad Omen in Brazil
At the start of the year, Brazil’s government announced a series of decisive measures and fresh gambling rules that would regulate the gambling sector and put an end to black market operations. As explained by the head of the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) under the Ministry of Finance, Regis Dudena, the new framework […]
Industry
January 21, 2025
UK Gambling Regulator Focuses on Combatting Illegal Gambling
The UK gambling regulator, the Gambling Commission, recently issued a warning after uncovering licensed gambling software appearing on illegal platforms targeting customers in Great Britain. Illegal Gambling in the Sights of the Gambling Commission On Monday this week, the Commission warned that it has identified content by licensed gambling operators on unlicensed, illegal gambling platforms. […]
