Industry
January 4, 2024
Italy Determined to Revamp Gambling Laws despite Industry Concerns
Italy has taken a significant step towards a comprehensive reform of its online gambling sector in 2024, as the government has decided to proceed with the Ministry of the Economy and Finance (MEF)’s decree to reorganize the gambling sector. However, newly envisioned licensing fees have caused significant friction with operators who accused policymakers of their […]
Industry
January 2, 2024
Brazil Reaches a New Milestone in Its Regulated Sports Betting Journey
Brazil’s journey towards a regulated sports betting landscape finally passed one of its final milestones as President Luiz Inácio ‘Lula’ da Silva signed off Bill PL3626/23, setting the groundwork for its federal sports wagering and iGaming market. Only a few final regulations stand before the industry’s official launch, which should hopefully happen sometime in 2024. […]
Legal
December 21, 2023
Alabama Senator Fears Gambling to Win Democrats Election
Efforts for the repeal of Alabama’s prohibition on gambling date back more than two decades. Back in 1999, voters in the state rejected a proposal that called for the establishment of a lottery and similar efforts since have not gained much traction. While lawmakers identify the potential benefits of legal gambling, no bill has made […]
Industry
December 19, 2023
German Stakeholders Criticize Proposed Gambling Law Changes
Burkhard Blienert, the German federal government’s addiction commissioner, has vehemently criticized the intended relaxation of criminal law proposed by Federal Justice Minister Marco Buschmann. Other industry stakeholders share Blienert’s concerns, noting that such a change would not achieve meaningful results and could even hurt consumer protection efforts. Black Market Operators Remain at Large A recent […]
Industry
December 19, 2023
Irish Minister Slams Anti-Gambling Reform Scaremongering Efforts
James Browne, the Irish minister tasked with revamping the industry, says gambling harm must be addressed. In an interview with The Irish Sun, Browne slammed the scaremongering accusations that the new rules will land people in jail over betting tweets. Thanks to his experience as a barrister Browne was tasked to regulate Ireland’s gambling industry […]
Casino
December 19, 2023
Mayor Johnson: Operators Eyeing Dallas Must Consider the City Council
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson commented on the future of casino gaming in the city during his annual interview with the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce. He outlined some of the challenges operators may have to face, warning them that the legalization of casino gaming is not the only thing they need to keep in mind. […]
Industry
December 13, 2023
Brazil: Senate Greenlights Sports Betting, Turns Down iGaming
Brazil’s Senate has okayed regulated sports betting but did not approve iGaming. While the Senate approved the amendments to Bill 3,626/2023, online gambling did not appear on the bill. Originally supposed to take place in November, the vote was postponed on several occasions. Proposed by Senator Angelo Coronel, the approved version of the bill included […]
Industry
December 8, 2023
Senator Beach Wants to Legalize Gambling in Georgia
To this day, Georgia remains one of the most gambling-unfriendly states in the US. However, pro-gambling advocates seek to change that as they believe that launching casino gaming and sports betting would bring tons of benefits to the state. Senator Brandon Beach is one of the most avid supporters of gambling in Georgia. He commented […]
Industry
December 8, 2023
Twelve Ballot Initiatives Seek to Garner Support for Betting in Missouri
Missouri lawmakers and professional sports teams will continue to promote the legalization of sports betting in the state of Missouri. Ahead of the next legislative season, 12 ballot initiatives have been approved for circulation. Four of them were filed by local sports organizations. The ballots were cleared for signature gathering, allowing them to seek supporters […]
Industry
December 6, 2023
Support for Maryland iGaming Swells, According to a Survey
Maryland is considering opportunities to expand its online gaming industry as locals express interest in online casino gaming. The state, which already allows slot machines and online sportsbooks, could be on the way to legalizing more verticals. As it turns out, an overwhelming number of Marylanders support the legalization of online casino games. According to […]
