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February 19, 2024
PAGCOR Shuts Down Illegal Gambling Operation, Arrests 12 People
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced that a dozen people have been arrested for involvement in illegal online gaming operations. According to the Philippine regulator, the operation was carried out on February 16 in Parañaque City. A total of 12 people were arrested in the operation which was carried out by the National […]
Legal
February 19, 2024
Federal Rules Greenlight Florida-Style Tribal Gaming Compacts
In a significant move, the Department of the Interior has announced the finalization of federal rules affirming the legality of Florida-style “hub-and-spoke” tribal gaming compacts. These compacts, governed by the Indian Gaming and Regulatory Act, play a pivotal role in the economic development of Tribal nations and have been a focal point for negotiations between […]
Industry
February 19, 2024
The Star Entertainment Faces Bell Two Investigation
The Star Entertainment Group, Australia’s iconic ASX-listed group that owns and operates The Star Sydney, The Star Gold Coast, and Treasury Brisbane has announced it faces a second inquiry into its suitability to hold on to a casino license. At the moment, the group has six critical months to prove that it is capable of […]
Industry
February 16, 2024
ACMA Bans a Dozen More Illegal Websites
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken action against more unlicensed gambling websites in the country. The watchdog’s latest ban wave saw it block another dozen websites. According to the authority, the sites in question included Playzilla, Wazamba, Zet Casino, Slots Palace, Nomini, Casinia, SG Casino, Fez Bet, Buran Casino, Spin Better, Golden […]
Industry
February 16, 2024
NC Gives Up on Casino Expansion, Gambling Machine Legalization Still Possible
North Carolina may not authorize more casinos but legal video gambling machines could be on the table. According to the latest reveals from General Assembly members, lawmakers may introduce an attempt to sanction the vertical this spring. For reference, North Carolina tried to expand its land-based casino industry with four new properties. However, the proposal […]
Industry
February 16, 2024
DFS Operators in Florida Receive Cease-and-Desist Letters
Three daily fantasy sports (DFS) operators in Florida recently received cease-and-desist letters, a newly released report suggests. The letters, Saturday Down South confirmed, were sent by the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) and received by PrizePicks, Betr and Underdog Fantasy, three operators that currently offer such activities to customers in the state. Florida’s gambling regulator […]
Industry
February 16, 2024
West Virginia Proposes Problem Gambling Data Sharing Bill
Lawmakers in West Virginia have introduced a new responsible gambling bill. Authored by Rep. Roger Hanshaw and Shawn Fluharty, the measure seeks to provide responsible gambling research academics with more data to work with. Dubbed House Bill 5668, the measure was introduced on Tuesday and would establish a Responsible Gaming and Research Act (RGRA). The […]
Industry
February 16, 2024
Lawmakers Support Raising Tax Threshold on Slot Winnings
For nearly a decade, lawmakers such as Rep. Dina Titus have continuously urged the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to raise the existing threshold on slot winnings that require a W-2G tax form. The current regulation requires anyone with winnings of $1,200 or more to submit a W-2G tax form. This policy was established back in […]
Industry
February 15, 2024
DSWV in Germany Urges for Changes to Combat Illegal Gambling
Since the implementation of the fourth amendment in the State Treaty on Gambling in Germany in 2021, the country has seen significant growth in the black market offering. Concurrently, the number of people using the legal gambling vertical has declined after many were lured to black market operators with lucrative bonus offers. But this shift […]
Casino
February 14, 2024
Petersburg City Council Votes Resolution to Advance Destination Resort Project
Last week, the plan to see Petersburg, Virginia turn into the state’s fifth city that would host a casino came one step closer to becoming a reality, thanks to the Virginia Senate clearing Senate Bill 628 that could give the green light to a casino in the city. Now, according to a unanimous decision announced […]
