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Legal
October 27, 2023
MGM Springfield Pays $6.8M Settlement over Wage and Hour Violations
MGM Springfield has agreed to pay $6.8 million to the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) to settle recently discovered violations. As it turns out, the casino resort has been violating the state’s wage and hour laws for a long time. The AGO learned that MGM Springfield failed to pay minimum wage to tipped employees. In […]
Casino
October 27, 2023
Queensland Government Tightens Controls on Casinos
The “Casino Control and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023” is part of the government’s response to the ongoing controversy around The Star Entertainment Group’s severe regulatory oversights. The newly proposed measures include regular inquiries into casino-associated organizations, restrictions on cash usage, mandatory play breaks, and more stringent technology adoption. These Significant Updates Will Ensure Casino […]
Legal
October 27, 2023
Supreme Court in Arkansas Rules against Cherokee Nation License
In 2018, voters in Arkansas approved the creation of four casinos under a constitutional amendment. While three resorts were already built, the license for the fourth casino was involved in a years-long legal battle. This came after Legends Resort and Casino, a company created by the Cherokee Nation, along with Cherokee Nation Business, jointly secured […]
Industry
October 26, 2023
Finland’s Veikkaus Supports Licensing Model Plans but Layoffs May Be Necessary
Finland might be on the way to introducing a licensing model for online gaming. The country, which is the only EU member to still maintain a monopoly over iGaming, just broke ground by introducing a legislative plan to transition to a licensing system. Finland’s online gaming monopoly, Veikkaus, commented on the matter, expressing its support […]
Legal
October 26, 2023
NY State Sen. Addabbo Trying to Usher in iCasino and iLottery
State Senator Joseph Addabbo has announced his ambitious plans to introduce an online casino and online lottery bill by the end of 2023, just in time for the upcoming session in January 2024 as well as the executive budget. This marks the Senator’s second attempt to introduce these iGaming products to the Empire State after his […]
Sports
October 26, 2023
Changes to NCAA’s Betting Reinstatement Guidelines Delayed
Considering the expansion of legal sports betting that is already available in more than 30 US states, concerns about the integrity of sports competitions continue to grow. Earlier this year, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced a number of suspensions over alleged gambling violations. Then, earlier this month, the NCAA confirmed its plans to […]
Legal
October 26, 2023
Two Tribal-State Gaming Compacts Rejected in Oklahoma
The legal hurdle surrounding tribal-state gambling compacts in Oklahoma continues. A few years ago, Gov. Kevin Stitt’s office engaged in revised gaming compacts with four tribes in the state. Seeking to ensure higher proceeds from gaming, the agreements were backed by the Governor, a move that immediately captured the attention of other tribal nations. Now, […]
Industry
October 25, 2023
EGBA Praises Legislative Project to Introduce a Licensing Model in Finland
Finland is considering a possible modernization of its online gambling laws. The European country is currently considering a licensing model like the ones used by most modern gambling markets. Finland’s intentions were announced by the country’s Ministry of the Interior. The ministry introduced a legislative project that, if advanced, could replace the current monopoly with […]
Legal
October 25, 2023
Proposal in the Netherlands Calls for Increase in Gambling Tax
Taxation of retail and online gambling provides a vital stream of revenue for countries across the globe. Currently, there are strict rules regulating the gambling sector in the Netherlands and licensed operators in the country are subject to a 29.5% gambling tax. Now, a new proposal seeks to change the taxation of gambling for operators […]
Industry
October 25, 2023
Philippine Government Issues Memorandum Circular in Hopes of Exiting the FATF Grey List
Bullish on exiting the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, the Philippine government ordered 44 government agencies to update their policies. As a result, a number of authorities, including the PAGCOR, will be required to review their anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) protocols. Under a Memorandum Circular No. 37, issued by the […]
