Industry
September 10, 2024
ASA Looking Into Gambling Memes That Reach Under 18s
To most netizens who also happen to have a passion for gambling, gambling memes are excellent means of expressing one’s self by posting the right image at the right time, after receiving inspiration from the gods of popular culture themselves. While they may give anyone a throaty chuckle when stumbling upon them, these memes now […]
Industry
September 10, 2024
Brazil Takes a Stance against Riskier Games, Blocks a Dozen Sites
Brazil continues its journey toward regulated betting by taking action against games that are deemed harmful. To that end, the São Paulo Ministry of Finance targeted games that offer unrealistic returns, including titles such as Fortune Tiger and Fortune Dragon, among additional slots and other games. A New Measure Will Restrict Predatory Games The Ministry […]
Legal
September 9, 2024
Missourians to Decide on Sports Betting at Referendum, Court Rules
Cole County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Green has taken the defendants’ side in the highly debated matter of sports betting legalization in the state. Namely, Judge Green has decided that a constitutional amendment question to make sports betting legal in the state will reach Missourians at the ballot referendum scheduled for November 5. The judge […]
Legal
September 9, 2024
Wynn Las Vegas Forfeits $130M to Settle Financial Offenses Allegations
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Wynn Las Vegas, Wynn Resorts’ Vegas-based subsidiary, has agreed to pay over $130 million to settle claims that it worked with unlicensed money transfer companies. According to the DOJ, this is the largest such forfeiture by a casino company yet. The Company Allegedly Conspired with Illegal Businesses […]
Industry
September 9, 2024
NJ DGE Penalizes Bet365 for Taking Bets on Concluded Events
Leading iGaming and sports betting operator bet365 has been slammed with a penalty in New Jersey where it operates in partnership with the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The gambling company was accused of taking bets on events that had already been concluded, in violation of local regulations. As a result of its violations, the […]
Business
September 6, 2024
New Jersey’s DGE Penalizes Borgata over Underpaid iGaming Taxes
New Jersey’s gambling regulators understood that the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, one of the biggest casinos in Atlantic City, has underpaid its iGaming taxes twice. The property, according to reports, did so by taking approximately $15 million more in credits than it was entitled to. Borgata Was Forced to Pay the Money It Owed […]
Industry
September 5, 2024
Kentucky AG Warns That Risk-Free Games Are Illegal Gambling
Despite strict regulations regarding gambling, illegal offerings, including unlicensed bookmakers, illegal gambling venues and other unlawful devices can be found across the United States. Law enforcement in each state does its best to combat illegal gambling and that often requires efforts by multiple agencies, including gambling regulators. In Kentucky, a new form of gambling has […]
Industry
September 5, 2024
Greg Small to Step Down from Indiana Gaming Commission
The gambling regulator in Indiana, the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC), will soon be looking for a permanent executive director after an unexpected C-suite change announced this week. Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb confirmed Wednesday that the Commission’s current executive director, Greg Small, will be stepping down from his role with the gambling regulator. Small initially […]
Industry
September 5, 2024
Ohio Senator Wants to Legalize iGaming as the Next Logical Step
Ohio senator Niraj Antani, R-Miami Twp., has introduced a 146-page bill that would legalize online casino gaming in the Buckeye State. The bill, which was introduced on Wednesday and is yet to receive an official number, is aimed to give the green light to legal internet casino gambling including online slot machines, table games, roulette, […]
Industry
September 4, 2024
Netherlands Faces Scrutiny over Gambling Regulation
The Netherlands is in the midst of a large-scale debate about its legislation concerning gambling, especially regarding advertisements by online gambling operators. Recent parliamentary discussions and inquiries raise questions regarding the impact of gambling advertisements on vulnerable groups, prompting calls for stricter oversight and urgent reforms. The Government Will Collect Additional Data State Secretary for […]
