Industry
January 22, 2024
Alabama Legislators Gear Up for Sweeping Gaming Reforms
Alabama lawmakers will convene on 6 February to deliberate on a comprehensive gaming bill that could usher in a new era for the state’s gambling landscape. The proposed legislation aims to introduce many of the most common types of gambling and institute the formation of an Alabama Gaming Commission, a brand-new regulatory body. Gambling in […]
Industry
January 22, 2024
ATG Promotes Differentiated Tax as Sweden Prepares to Raise Gambling Taxes
Aktiebolaget Trav och Galopp (ATG), Sweden’s former horse racing monopoly, is not happy with the country’s plans to introduce a tax hike. Hasse Lord Skarplöth, the operator’s chief executive officer explained that his team was shocked by the proposal and called for differentiated tax that would protect the racing sector. For reference, Sweden plans to […]
Industry
January 17, 2024
Criminal Justice Bill Would Allow UKGC to Request IP Blocks
The United Kingdom’s new Criminal Justice Bill is set to provide the Gambling Commission (UKGC) with extra powers, allowing it to request the blocking of unlicensed gambling websites. While yet to be passed, the bill is gaining traction as the UK seeks to empower law enforcement bodies, allowing them to tackle crime and fraud. What […]
Industry
January 17, 2024
Online Casinos Don’t Make New York Budget Cut in 2024
January 8, 2024, marked the second year of legalized online sports betting for the market in New York. The activity broke all records for that period, with billions of wagers and significant proceeds to the state and the operators who hold a license. While sports betting surpassed even the brightest predictions, online gambling may not […]
Industry
January 15, 2024
Missouri Sports Teams Launch Petition to Legalize Betting
Professional sports clubs in Missouri have launched a petition to get sports betting legalized. Seeking to avoid the Senate, the teams are trying to get the measure to appear on the November ballot. This is not the first attempt to launch legal sports betting in the state, although previous measures have failed to gain significant […]
Industry
January 12, 2024
Sen. Addabbo Officially Files iGaming & iLottery Bill in New York
True to his word, Senator Joseph Addabbo introduced a new iGaming bill in New York. The measure, dubbed Senate Bill 8185 was referred to the Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee yesterday and seeks to authorize interactive gaming and interactive lottery gaming in The Empire State. Addabbo, who’s a staunch supporter of the launch of online […]
Industry
January 10, 2024
New Jersey Lawmakers Reintroduce Casino Smoking Ban
The battle over smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos continues as workers renew their efforts to secure a smoke-free workplace for themselves. For reference, New Jersey’s Smoke-Free Air Act exempts casinos from the indoor smoking ban, instead allowing them to dedicate up to a quarter of their gaming space as an indoor smoking area. While the […]
Industry
January 8, 2024
Infrastructure Projects Spark Concerns among Anti-Gambling Parties in NC
North Carolina succeeded in getting legal sports betting approved but failed to legalize casino gaming in 2023. While proponents of casino resorts plan to continue pushing for legalization of the vertical, opponents of such a measure are anxious that the game might be rigged. For reference, North Carolina recently vowed to provide several counties, including […]
Industry
January 8, 2024
Senator Addabbo Announces Second Attempt at Legalizing iGaming in New York
A long-time supporter of regulated gambling, Addabbo is gearing up for a fresh push to legalize online casino gaming in New York, introducing legislation for the second consecutive year. Although his previous attempt failed to gain traction, the Senator is optimistic, noting that now is the perfect time for the state to recapture mobile sports […]
Industry
January 8, 2024
Illegal Betting Flourishes in the USA Despite the Legal Industry’s Growth
The PASPA has been repealed for years now, allowing multiple US states to launch legal sports betting. As a result, dozens of jurisdictions now offer wagering products. However, the black market is still going strong, analysts say. As reported by Covers, illegal sites continue to thrive, both in jurisdictions that are yet to launch legal […]
