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Industry
January 2, 2024
Finland’s Veikkaus Introduces New Identification Requirements
Veikkaus, Finland’s state-owned gambling monopoly, has officially launched its new identification requirements. As announced in early November, the monopoly will now check the identities of players for all games. In line with the identification protocols implemented for coupon games earlier in 2023, Veikkaus will now verify the identities of all of its players. The measure […]
Sports
January 2, 2024
Seven Betting Firms File Applications for North Carolina License
Ahead of the launch of legal sports betting in North Carolina, which may happen in the summer, several leading operators submitted their applications for a license. To offer services in the state and offer mobile and retail sports betting services, operators need to apply for a license with the gambling regulator, the North Carolina State […]
Industry
January 2, 2024
Skill Games Developer Urges PA Lawmakers for Sensible Regulations
Skill games have been gaining popularity for several years across Pennsylvania. This resulted in a debate about the regulation and taxation of those games. A major win for skill games was a court decision dating back to early last month. At the time, the Commonwealth Court recognized a decision of a lower court that acknowledged […]
Legal
December 22, 2023
Betting and iGaming Await Final Approval in Brazil
Sports betting and online gambling may become a reality for Brazil as early as 2024 after an important decision taken by the country’s Chamber of Deputies. In a final voting session on Thursday, the Deputies voted to approve Bill 3,626/2023, a proposal that called for the regulation of sports betting, as announced by Agência Câmara […]
Legal
December 22, 2023
Bulgaria Introduces Drastic Fee Hikes for Gambling Operators
Bulgaria has finalized an overhaul of fees for gambling operators, increasing costs between two and four times. These measures should bring in roughly BGN 200 million ($112.62 million) in additional revenue for the government. This amendment, integrated into the final provisions of the 2024 State Budget Law, garnered support after significant deliberations involving the country’s […]
Legal
December 21, 2023
Swedish Court Orders Betsson to Pay Back Client’s Losses
In a landmark ruling by the Swedish Patent and Market Court of Appeal, Betsson, a prominent betting company, has been mandated to refund all losses the plaintiff, a man suffering from a gambling disorder. This development has significant long-term consequences and follows similar cases in other European jurisdictions. Betsson May Face Other Such Lawsuits According […]
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 21, 2023
Bulgaria’s AGIB Opposes the New Gambling Tax and Deadline
Bulgaria’s new gambling taxes do not sit well with the gambling industry. This follows the National Assembly Committee on Budget and Finance’s passing of a measure that would raise the gambling license fees by a staggering 300% and the alternative gambling tax by 60%. The Association of the Gaming Industry in Bulgaria (AGIB) expressed its […]
Industry
December 20, 2023
ASA Upholds Ruling against Betfred over Ad Placement
The regulator in charge of advertising across the United Kingdom, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), challenged whether an advertisement of Betfred that aired back in April was directed toward individuals under the age of 18. The advertisement in question was streamed during the PrestonPlayz program, popular for its content including games such as Minecraft, on […]
Legal
December 20, 2023
Virginia AG Weighs DFS Games in Sports Wagering Decision
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) is a popular activity across the United States. Despite its popularity, the activity has seen scrutiny recently with more states strengthening their rules applicable to DFS operators and some even outright banning fantasy contests. DFS games in major sports betting markets such as New York and Michigan were banned earlier this […]
