Legal
August 9, 2024
Austrian Court Orders Player to Return Winnings from Unlicensed Gambling
Gamblers using unlicensed operators across Europe often try to recover their losses. Such cases have been filed in courts in Germany, Austria, as well as the Netherlands, where restrictions related to online gambling are applicable. In a recent landmark case, a high court in Austria partially sided with the gambling operator which sought to recover […]
Industry
August 7, 2024
Philippines Considers Regulated Alternatives Following POGO Ban
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is exploring implementing an improved and regulated version of online gaming following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to impose a total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOS). Rebuilding the sector could bring significant employment opportunities and create new revenue streams for the government. Lawmakers Remain Optimistic In […]
Industry
August 7, 2024
Vet Group in Indiana Wants Electronic Pull-Tabs to Become Legal
Despite Indiana lawmakers being hesitant to give the green light to an expansion of gambling in the state, a veteran group known as the “Big Four” has vocalized a proposal to see electronic pull-tab gambling become legal. More Money for the Group’s Charities The proposal, which has been described as a modernization of what is […]
Lottery
August 7, 2024
Proposal in Utah Calls for Border-Only Lottery to Retain Gambling Revenue
There are currently only two US states that have the toughest laws when it comes to gambling. Those are Hawaii and Utah, where any form of gambling, including lottery, is illegal. In Utah, there’s an active constitutional ban on gambling activities dating back to 1896. Last year lawmakers in the state tried to legalize a […]
Industry
August 7, 2024
Anti-gambling Groups in Australia Say No to NDA on Betting Reform Brief
Australia’s Labor government faced criticism and scrutiny amid reports about a partial gambling ads ban. Earlier this week, crossbenchers raised their concerns about the potential ineffectiveness of a partial gambling ads ban on TV, despite initial talks about a blanket ban on such ads. Local media reports suggested that Anthony Albanese’s government is exploring options […]
Sports
August 7, 2024
SEC Reportedly Considering Mandatory Injury Reports for 2024 Season
The expansion of sports betting across the United States resulted in a number of changes within sports leagues and football was no exception. The growth of legal sports wagering which started in 2018 with the US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down PASPA, college football considered changes related to injury reporting. The oldest NCAA Division […]
Industry
August 6, 2024
Australia: Labor under Scrutiny over Partial Gambling Ads Ban
Just like in the UK, Australia is also going through an overhaul of its gambling sector. An inquiry into the gambling industry which was completed last summer proposed a range of changes as a way to decrease problem gambling, protect vulnerable individuals and limit crimes related to the gambling industry such as money laundering. The […]
Industry
August 6, 2024
Sen. Merkley Leads Group Calling for US Elections Gambling Ban
On May 10, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which is charged with the regulation of the vast and complex derivatives markets, issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in connection with event contracts. The rulemaking featured a prohibition on event contracts regarding the outcome of elections in the US. On Monday, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) […]
Industry
August 5, 2024
New Jersey Lambasts Bet365 for Altering Odds, Orders It to Pay Out $519K to Players
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has ordered gaming and betting operator bet365 to pay out over $500K to dozens of bettors after revising its odds. The authority was unhappy with the fact that the operator made those changes without securing regulatory approval even if the original odds were errant. Bet365 Altered Wagering […]
Industry
August 5, 2024
Thailand Takes the First Steps toward Casino Resort Regulation
The highly anticipated move toward legalizing resort casinos in Thailand is taking form. The country has just unveiled a draft casino bill defining the regulatory framework for integrated entertainment venues with casinos. The draft bill, published on Friday, outlined how Thailand’s future casino regulatory body would look and what it would be responsible for. It […]
