Industry
January 14, 2025
KSA Penalizes Winning Poker Network for Unlicensed Gaming
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) announced that it had fined yet another gambling company for operating without a license. The operator in question was slammed with a hefty fine, underscoring the KSA’s resolute policy when it comes to combatting illegal products. WPN Operated Without a License The KSA clarified that it fined Winning Poker Network […]
Industry
January 14, 2025
Esportes da Sorte Gains Nationwide Authorization in Brazil
Esportes da Sorte, one of Brazil’s leading sportsbook operators, has secured an injunction by the Federal Court to operate nationwide. This move marks a significant development in Brazil’s burgeoning regulated gambling market and is especially relevant given a previous court order against Loterj, Rio de Janeiro’s State Lottery, preventing locally licensed operators from offering their […]
Industry
January 14, 2025
Charitable Gambling Requirements Under Review in North Dakota
A newly proposed bill in North Dakota may restrict organizations from qualifying for charitable gambling. Senate Bill 2035 Picks Up Speed The proposal, Senate Bill 2035, seeks to revise the definitions for “public-spirited organizations” and educational organizations that are permitted to offer charitable gambling activities. Last week, the proposal was introduced and has undergone a […]
Legal
January 14, 2025
Coquille Tribe Casino Approval Sparks Legal Battle with Opponents
After waiting for more than a decade, the Coquille Indian Tribe in Oregon finally received federal approval for its proposed Medford casino project. While the Tribe recognized this as a major victory for its proposed project in Jackson County, opponents disagreed. Medford Casino Project Opponents Turn To Court Earlier this month, the US Department of […]
Industry
January 14, 2025
Crypto.com’s Football Contracts Face CFTC Scrutiny
Amid the growing popularity of event trading contracts and the recent announcement that Crypto.com plans to offer options for wagering on important football games, including the upcoming Super Bowl, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is reportedly looking into the legality of that offering. CFTC Anticipates Reviewing Crypto.com’s Futures Contracts on Football Games The CFTC […]
Industry
January 13, 2025
CEASE Asks NJ Gov. Murphy to Stop Casino Smoking Before His Departure
Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE), a union seeking to put an end to New Jersey’s indoor smoking, has asked Governor Phil Murphy to take care of the New Jerseyans one last time and end the loophole that allows smoking inside the Atlantic City casinos. According to CEASE, this inflection point would prove whether Murphy […]
Industry
January 13, 2025
Google Bans Gambling Ads in Nigeria Amid Regulatory Changes
Google has issued a new ban on gambling ads in Nigeria. This measure follows the publishing of a November ruling by Nigeria’s Supreme Court. The Nigerian Regulatory Landscape Changed In November, the Supreme Court in Nigeria handed gaming regulation to the States of Nigeria, effectively annulling the National Lottery Act 2005. This marked a shift […]
Legal
January 13, 2025
Unibet Faces Scrutiny for Blocking Gambler Lawsuits in the Netherlands
Malta-based gambling giant Unibet has faced criticism for blocking lawsuits from former gamblers in the Netherlands who are hoping to recover millions in gambling losses. The lawsuits stem from Unibet’s operations in the country before online gambling was legalized in October 2021. Several customers have succeeded with their legal action, likely prompting the company to […]
Industry
January 13, 2025
Thailand Greelights Draft Law to Legalize Casinos and Gambling
Thailand has taken a significant step toward legalizing gambling and casinos, as its cabinet recently approved a draft law aimed at boosting tourism, creating jobs, and attracting investment. The news comes roughly a week after the government revealed its plan to renew talks on the legalization of online gambling. Gambling in Large-Scale Entertainment Hubs Prime […]
Casino
January 13, 2025
Coquille Tribe’s Medford Casino Project Receives Federal Approval
There are more than 500 tribal casinos across the United States, data from the American Gaming Association suggests. Such establishments allow sovereign nations to generate proceeds and create jobs, effectively supporting their communities. In Oregon, there are a total of nine federally recognized tribes. One tribe that has been waiting for approval for a new […]
