The Verkhovna Rada voted and approved draft law No. 2285-d, setting in motion the cogwheels of legalizing land-based and Internet gambling in Ukraine, a move backed by the country’s president Volodymyr Zelensky. Ukraine Continues to Push for Legalized Gambling Ukrainian’s government continues to push on with its decision to introduce gambling to the country, after […]
A consumer rights group, FACUA-Consumidores en Acción, has petitioned the Spanish Minister of Consumer Affairs Alberto Garzon to push for a credit cards gambling ban and help protect vulnerable groups in society from financial harm. FACUA Petitions Government to Ban Credit Card Gambling After announcing stricter measures for the online gambling industry, Spain is considering […]
After eight years in operation, Ohio casinos continue to climb up in terms of total gambling handle, posting a record $1.94 billion in 2019. Ohio Gambling Facilities Remain Strong in 2019 A decade ago, casinos in Ohio generated a mere blip in the total gambling handle of the nation – both legal and illegal. Fast […]
Gov. Parson is still uncertain whether video terminals across Missouri should be classified as a form of gambling. Video Terminal Blues in Missouri Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has argued that the status of video gambling terminals in the state is still unclear, despite regulatory attempts to limit their availability in Missouri. According to the Associated […]
Following the legislation of sports betting in Indiana, activity has been picking up with projections for sports betting handle reaching $1.8 billion and beyond. Governor Holcomb Optimistic about Indiana’s Sports Betting Prospects Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed H 1015 back in May, 2019, approving the launch of the sports betting industry in the state. On […]
The RSPH has asked regulators, educators and video game makers to pool their efforts and focus on educating underage gamers on how loot boxes could lead to gambling addiction. RSPH Calls for Alternative Approach to Loot Boxes The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) has become the latest body to call for tighter regulation of […]
Joe Biden supports opposition against Wire Act, arguing the latest DOJ Office of Legal Counsel’s Opinion would upset much of the progress made in the industry. Presidential Hopeful Joe Biden Blasts Wire Act Democratic presidential hopeful, Joe Biden, has openly expressed concern about the latest Department of Justice Opinion of the Wire Act of 1961. […]
Japan’s bicameral parliament, also known as the National Diet, approved unanimously the national government’s nominees to lead the soon-to-be established casino management commission. CMC in Charge of Oversight and Prevention Referred to as the Casino Management Committee (CMC), the five-member casino management board will be in charge of overseeing and regulating the casino industry, which is to […]
Billionaire Stephen Ross, owner of the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium, has invested in the sports gambling startup The Action Network via private investment firm RSE Ventures. A Multi-Million Investment Led by Feritta Capital The undertaking as part of a $17.5m fundraising round that closed earlier this year is an attempt by yet another National Football League owner to […]
A study by the University of York led by David Zendle indicates that loot boxes bear more resemblance to gambling than not and contain a clear risk-reward factor. Loot Boxes Continue to Proliferate in Video Games Loot boxes are on the rise, a new study conducted by the University of York led by David Zendle […]
