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Gambling News - 'Legislation'
Industry
June 13, 2025
Sweden Seeks Further Restrictions on Gambling with Credit
Sweden is eyeing a ban on gambling with credit as lawmakers hope to minimize gambling harm in the country. Although a similar ban exists, its scope and, by extension, its effectiveness are currently limited. The Current Ban Is Insufficient, Authorities Argue The government emphasized that the country’s active ban on gambling with credit, which is […]
Industry
June 13, 2025
Louisiana Gov. Smothers Anti-Sweepstakes Bill, Says Illegal Gaming Is Being Tackled
Governor Jeff Landry has vetoed a bill that sought to ban sweepstakes casinos in the state of Louisiana. According to him, the measure addressed a problem that is already being taken care of, and in a way that could have led to legal complications. The US Pushes Back Against the Proliferation of Sweepstakes With Governors […]
Industry
June 12, 2025
Pennsylvania Sen. Chris Gebhard Defends Skill Game Tax Proposal
Pennsylvania Sen. Chris Gebhard once again took center stage in the state’s long-simmering skill game debate. Gebhard suggested a 35% tax rate as a middle ground in a legislative impasse that continues to divide lawmakers and stakeholders. While this solution could resolve one of the primary issues of skill game regulation, it does not address […]
Legal
June 12, 2025
MGA to Repeal ADR Article 13 Following EU Directive Update
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has announced that, effective 20 July 2025, it will repeal Article 13 of its Alternative Dispute Resolution Directive (Directive 5 of 2018). MGA to Repeal ADR Directive Article 13 Following EU Regulation Change As a result, all online B2C licensees must remove any references to the European Union’s Online Dispute […]
Industry
June 11, 2025
Ohio Lawmakers Mull over VLTs at Bars and Restaurants
Ohio lawmakers are considering enabling restaurants and bars across the state to offer gambling machines. This comes amid continued efforts to expand the state’s gaming industry. VLT Expansion Would Generate Money for Education The new bill, which was spearheaded by two House Republicans, would allow retailers, such as restaurants and bars to offer video lottery […]
Industry
June 10, 2025
Louisiana on the Verge of Approving Online Betting Tax Hike
Louisiana’s mulled online betting tax hike has inched closer to reality and is one signature away from being signed into law. If the measure gets approved, Louisiana would join a growing number of states implementing similar bills. The Tax Hike Inches Closer to Reality An amended version of Louisiana’s House Bill 639 gained traction last […]
Industry
June 5, 2025
New Zealand Unveils $81M Plan to Confront Gambling Harm
The New Zealand government has unveiled an ambitious new strategy to reduce gambling harm nationwide and plans to invest more than NZD 81 million ($48.93) in prevention, support services, and workforce development. This new plan, touted as the country’s most targeted and practical effort to combat addiction, aligns with ongoing efforts to overhaul gambling sector […]
Industry
June 3, 2025
Nevada’s Film Tax Credit Bill Dies in Senate
Nevada’s Assembly Bill 238 has died in the Senate, putting an end to an initiative that would have provided almost $2 billion in public subsidies to build a new movie studio. Despite making strides in the Assembly, the bill failed to pass the Senate and become law. Proponents Promised Economic Growth AB 238 sought to […]
Casino
May 30, 2025
Illinois Considers Relocating Three Underperforming Casinos to New Locations
A bill in Illinois could allow a few of the state’s less successful casinos to relocate. Supporters of the measure argue that this could boost the properties and, by extension, their economic contributions. The Bill Seeks to Bolster the Economy House Bill 4070 is being spearheaded by Rep. Joe Sosnowski who seeks to reinforce the […]

Sports
May 29, 2025
Brazilian Senate Approved Bill Restricting Gambling Ads
The Brazilian Senate has approved Bill PL 2.985/2023, introducing new limitations on gambling-related advertising, despite many voices from the spots sector warning that this could have negative financial consequences. Brazilian Senate Passes the Bill Initially, the bill proposed a complete ban on all gambling advertisements. However, it was later revised to specifically restrict the promotion […]
