Industry
February 8, 2024
North Macedonia Clears Law Keeping Gambling Away From Schools
The freshly passed bill in North Macedonia that would prevent casinos, gambling establishments, and betting shops from functioning in a radius of less than half a kilometer of elementary schools and high schools has received criticism from the sports betting sector. Representatives have warned about the massive number of jobs (10,000) that would be lost […]
Industry
February 7, 2024
Bill Proposes to Restrict Online Sports Betting Ads in Kansas
Kansas, a state with a population of nearly 3 million people, was among the US states that legalized sports betting back in 2022. After legislation was passed, legalizing the activity in May, on September 1, 2022, the state officially launched its retail and online sports betting market. Now, less than two years after the launch, […]
Industry
February 6, 2024
Brazil’s iGaming Sector to Generate $5bn, Says Vixio Report
The leading provider of regulatory and business intelligence, powering the global payments and gambling industries, Vixio Regulatory Intelligence, released a new report, highlighting the potential of the online gambling sector in Brazil. Released just in time for the start of the ICE 2024 convention in London, the new Brazil Online Outlook report analyses the potential […]
Industry
February 6, 2024
CU in Italy Wants 5% Slot Revenue Share for Ordinary Statute Regions
Council members and presidents of Italy’s 100 municipalities and 20 autonomous regions have been asked to show support for the government’s ambitious plans to reorganize gambling. Members of the Conferenza Unificata (CU), which is the body responsible for overseeing the cooperation between the governments of these regions and the state, have acknowledged the shortcomings prone to […]
Industry
February 5, 2024
Brazil Takes Center Stage in Gambling Regulation
Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has achieved significant progress toward regulating its burgeoning gambling industry by introducing the Secretariat for Prizes and Betting (SPA). This strategic move is part of a broader governmental initiative to enhance control and bring legal oversight to the rapidly evolving landscape of gambling within the country’s borders. A New Regulator for […]
Legal
February 1, 2024
Italian Police Strikes Malta-Based iGaming Company Linked to Organized Crime
A coordinated operation by law enforcement forces across Italy executed a court order for confiscating assets worth approximately €400 million ($433 million) belonging to an iGaming operator registered in Malta. This action follows Italy’s intensifying efforts to counter organized crime infiltration in the online gaming and betting sectors, curbing corruption and money laundering operations. The […]
Sports
February 1, 2024
Iowa Agency Defends Athletes Sports Betting Probe
The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS), the largest law enforcement agency that oversees a number of activities, including a subdivision that is in charge of gambling, issued a statement, joining the fueling debate regarding a sports betting scandal that involved Iowa State and Iowa athletes. The DPS confirmed that it usually doesn’t discuss such […]
Industry
January 31, 2024
IBIA Reports 184 Suspicious Betting Alerts in 2023
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), the leading global voice on integrity for the licensed betting industry, has released its 2023 sports betting integrity report. The organization notably said that the number of suspicious sports betting alerts has decreased significantly. According to the IBIA, a total of 184 alerts were reported in 2023, representing a […]
Industry
January 31, 2024
Sweden to Allow Licensees to Share Customer Data with SGA
Sweden is considering major changes to its gambling laws in an attempt to intensify the efforts against match-fixing in professional sports. As outlined in a new memorandum, the government wants to provide gambling operators with the ability to share personal customer data in certain cases. Currently, the European Union’s Data Protection Regulations prevent operators from […]
Industry
January 31, 2024
Arkansas Racing Commission Confirms Plans to Revise Casino Rules
In November 2018, Arkansas residents approved an amendment to the state’s constitution, paving the way for casino gambling. This enabled the state to grant licenses for up to four casino locations. Since then, three casinos are already up and running after securing licenses, offering casino gambling in Crittenden, Jefferson and Garland Counties. Sadly, the fourth […]
