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Legal
November 30, 2023
Sports Betting Proposal in Brazil Delayed Once Again
The voting on a proposal calling for the legalization of online sports betting and casino gambling in Brazil was delayed Wednesday amid growing concerns from Senators opposing online gambling activities. Last week, Brazil’s Senate’s Committee on Economic Affairs (CAE) approved the sports betting tax bill that called for the regulation and taxation of online casinos […]
Industry
November 29, 2023
Former Gambling Addict Highlights Australia’s Urgent Need for Reforms
A recent ABC News article delved into the story of an anonymous gambling addiction victim who shared his experiences, revealing the lack of player protection mechanisms in many Australian jurisdictions. His recovery story can be a valuable lesson for Australian authorities as they rally to bring order to the country’s gambling sector and introduce measures […]
Industry
November 29, 2023
Spanish Court Extinguishes Jdigital’s Appeal against the Royal Decree
Spain has rejected Jdigital’s claims that its new gambling ads regulations are unconstitutional. The online gambling trade association’s complaint was launched following the passing of the Royal Decree that imposes strict restrictions on ads. The Royal Decree was passed in November 2021, introducing major changes to how gambling advertisement is regulated. The new rules set […]
Industry
November 29, 2023
UAE’s Regulator Onboards American Lieutenant as Head of Investigations
Earlier this year, the United Arab Emirates founded the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), a newly formed regulatory body that would oversee the gaming sector. Headed by chairman Jim Murren and CEO Kevin Mullally, the authority continues to build up its team and has now onboarded a new important member. The person in question […]
Industry
November 29, 2023
UK MP Criticizes Gambling Commission, Receives Donations from Industry
Last week, Craig Whittaker, a Tory MP, criticized the gambling regulator in the UK, the Gambling Commission, in an op-ed piece for the Conservative Home. At the time, he touched upon the ongoing gambling reform in the country, criticizing the proposed affordability checks, deeming them “invasive for customers.” Moreover, Whittaker warned that the intrusive changes […]
Industry
November 28, 2023
Virginia Lawmaker’s Campaign Donations Raise Questions on Casino Bill Support
Amid campaign finance disclosures, a donation of $500 from NOVABizPAC to Delegate Wren Williams (R-Stuart), a staunch advocate of January’s casino bill, has brought attention to potential links between the political arena and casino development. These revelations have prompted significant public scrutiny as industry stakeholders employ all possible measures to secure an advantage in the […]
Industry
November 28, 2023
New York Launches Self-Exclusion Scheme to Keep Up with the Industry’s Growth
New York has launched a self-exclusion program that allows players to get their gambling habits under control. Ushered in by the New York Responsible Play Partnership, the state-of-the-art program seeks to make problem gambling easier to address. The Responsible Play Partnership is a joint venture of the NYS Gaming Commission, the New York Council on […]
Sports
November 28, 2023
BGC Criticizes Proposal for Gambling Tax Increase
Currently, horse racing is the second biggest sport in the UK. More than five million people enjoy some 1,400 horse racing events annually, figures that are a testament to the popularity of the sport. Yet, the horse racing industry is threatened amid changes that propose tax simplification, the single industry body for the UK betting […]
Industry
November 28, 2023
Victoria Inquiry Supports Safeguarding the Public from Gambling Harm
Gambling is identified as a public health issue in Australia, considering that hundreds of millions of dollars are lost to the activity on a monthly basis. The growing popularity of gambling activities pushed lawmakers to take action and attempt to curb the rate of problem gambling and gambling harm by overhauling the existing regulations. Now, […]
Industry
November 27, 2023
Entain Speaks Out against Ineffective German Regulations
Entain Plc, a prominent player in the global gaming industry, endorsed the findings of a study commissioned by the German Online Casino Association (DOCV) and the German Sports Betting Association (DSWV), highlighting the significant presence of black-market operators in Germany. The operator noted that current regulations disincentivized consumers from engaging with regulated gambling companies, contributing […]
