Industry
August 5, 2024
Macau Lawmaker Asks Gaming Ops for More Workforce Consideration
In a recent report, Macau lawmaker Leong Sun Iok and the country’s Federation of Trade Unions showed concern in connection to the mental and physical well-being and health of employees in the gaming industries. As per Macau news outlets, following these concerns, Leong is now asking the government to “promote the social responsibility of gaming […]
Industry
August 5, 2024
Brazil Enhances Gambling Advertisement Regulations
The Brazilian government has published new rules and provisions governing how fixed-odds betting businesses advertise their products, specifically concerning the use of social media influencers. The new requirements were introduced via Ordinance SPA/MF No. 1,231/2024 and represent another vital milestone in Brazil’s efforts to modernize its gambling market. Regulations Reflect Evolving Market Realities The new […]
Industry
August 5, 2024
Indonesia Bans Privacy-Focused Browser amid Gambling Concerns
Indonesia has reportedly banned the privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo over concerns that it could be used to access pornography and betting websites, both of which are illegal in the country. The move, announced by the communications ministry on Friday, is the latest step in the Southeast Asian nation’s push to police internet content and protect […]
Industry
August 5, 2024
Australia Considers Gambling Ads Cap Instead of Blanket Ban
Australia continues to mull over a ban on gambling ads. As the discussions continue, Anthony Albanese’s administration has reportedly proposed a cap on TV ads instead of an outright ban. Under a new measure proposed by communications minister Michelle Rowland, ads would be capped to no more than two adverts an hour on each TV […]
Sports
August 2, 2024
Popular Hockey Broadcaster Pulled Off Air for Alleged Betting Violations
Jeff Marek has become one of hockey’s most loved and universally respected voices, gaining a substantial following thanks to his enthusiasm, good humor, and impressive insights. From what had started as an entry-level radio station gig, he went on to carve his career path. He became one of Sportsnet’s signature talents, hosting “The Jeff Marek […]
Legal
August 2, 2024
Senators Want to Eradicate the Federal Excise Tax via Bipartisan Bill
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (D-Nev.) and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (R-Miss.) want their bipartisan bill called the Withdrawing Arduous Gaming Excise Rates (WAGER) Act to eliminate the federal excise tax that is currently applied to gambling operators’ handle. The tax relief would provide enhanced protection to legal sportsbook operators and gaming businesses, help Nevada and Tribal […]
Industry
August 2, 2024
Surcharge to Affect DraftKings Winning Clients in Four States
Several US states announced plans to increase sports betting taxes this year. This resulted in concerns from betting operators who are offering their services in a highly competitive market. Despite the competition, DraftKings and FanDuel so far retain dominance across the country, holding a significant part of the market share. Still, the high tax rates […]
Business
August 1, 2024
Flood of Curaçao Gaming License Applications Triggers Delays
After the Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB) announced the reopening of its online portal for business-to-consumer and business-to-business license applications on July 15, operators’ interest in penetrating the popular gambling market has gone through the roof. According to information from the GCB’s managing director, Cedric Pietersz, the regulator is currently looking for ways to improve […]
Lottery
August 1, 2024
Massachusetts iLottery Plans Prompt Problem Gambling Concerns
For more than a decade, lawmakers in Massachusetts explored options for the legalization of online lottery sales. Those efforts emerged back in 2012 but all proposals faced tough opposition. However, after years of attempts, lawmakers recently found common ground about the legalization of iLottery across the state. Recognized as a compromise budget bill, legislation was […]
Legal
July 31, 2024
Pennsylvania Casinos Urge for Equal Taxation on Skill Games
A dozen casinos in Pennsylvania turned to the highest court in the state with a request to either impose the same tax rate that applies to slot games for skill games or declare the tax unconstitutional. Currently, land-based operators across Pennsylvania pay a tax rate on their slot machine revenue between 48% and 54%. However, […]
