Legal
January 9, 2025
New Hampshire: Recently Adopted Casino Policy May Result in Lawsuit
The owner of a business that is trying to open a casino in Keene, New Hampshire, may be taking legal action against the city. That is the case of Dorrie Masten, a business owner who in 2023 filed an application for a new charitable gaming facility in the city. However, her efforts were blocked by […]
Legal
January 9, 2025
NH Lawmakers Call for Concord Casino License Revocation Review
The saga surrounding Concord Casino in New Hampshire and its owner, former state senator Andy Sanborn, continues. The owner of the casino who was arrested in October amid allegations of fraud marked a move that complicated the casino sale. To make matters worse, in November, a judge cleared the path for Sanborn’s license revocation by […]
Industry
January 9, 2025
Close to $1M Spent in Opposition of Tysons Casino
Talks about a proposed casino in Fairfax County, Virginia, continue. Supporters and opponents of the proposed Tysons casino project have clashed since 2023. Not unexpectedly, donations and lobbying efforts play a key role in such processes and the casino project is no exception. Now, a new report suggests that close to $1 million was spent […]
Industry
January 8, 2025
Elon Musk’s Vegas Loop Has Committed Multiple Violations, Report Says
The Las Vegas Convention Center Loop (LVCC Loop), Elon Musk’s controversial underground transportation system, has reportedly committed a number of construction and environmental violations. According to a new report by investigative journalism outlet ProPublica, the tunneling efforts of Musk’s Boring company have had little oversight throughout the years. Multiple Violations Were Committed, Journalists Reported ProPublica […]
Industry
January 7, 2025
Brazil to Intensify Crackdown on Unlicensed Gambling Operators
The Brazilian government is taking decisive measures to regulate its burgeoning gambling sector and crack down on black market operators. According to Regis Dudena, head of the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) under the Ministry of Finance, Brazil’s new gambling rules will give the regulator a clear avenue to crack down on unlicensed entities, […]
Industry
January 7, 2025
KSA Slams Organizer with Penalty Order for Illegal Bingo & Ads
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) announced yet another regulatory action against an operator that violated its gambling rules. The violator in this case is a bingo company that offered bingo products despite lacking the relevant license. The KSA Emphasized That Its Rules Had Been Violated According to the KSA’s official announcement, the operator offered […]
Industry
January 7, 2025
Maryland iGaming Is a Possibility in 2025
Maryland is set to discuss the possible legalization of online casino gaming, potentially heralding a new era for gambling in the state. While America has been fairly conservative when it comes to online casinos, there have been intense efforts to make new breakthroughs. Maryland to Discuss an iGaming Bill The Maryland General Assembly is set […]
Legal
January 7, 2025
Loterj Appeals Supreme Court Preliminary Injunction, Predicts Losses
The beginning of the year marked the launch of Brazil’s new regulatory framework, governing online sports betting across the country in what is expected to become an important global market. Despite the changes, which are expected to positively impact the sector, a long-standing dispute is once again gaining speed. Preliminary Injunction Seeks to Restrict Loterj-Licensed […]
Industry
January 6, 2025
Finland Advances Gambling Legislation Review Amidst Social Impact Concerns
Finland is pushing ahead with its proposed gambling laws review, although questions persist about the potential for increased gambling harms under the new framework. Lainsäädännön arviointineuvosto, an independent Legislative Review Council charged with evaluating the nation’s legislative proposals, released its findings on 2 January. The body called for more detailed assessments of the new legislation’s […]
Industry
January 6, 2025
Dutch Gaming Authority Issues €1.05M Fine to Unregulated Operator
The Netherlands Gaming Authority, KSA (Kansspelautoriteit), recently announced it had fined Alimaniere Sociedad De Responsabilidad Limitada, a Costa Rica-based gambling operator, €1.05 million ($1.09 million) for providing unlicensed online gambling services to Dutch players. The regulator maintains strict oversight over the country’s gaming sector, ensuring all licensed companies abide by strict customer protection requirements. The […]
