Industry
January 30, 2024
Hawaii Considers Limited Online Gambling Legalization in 2024
Hawaii has made an unexpected entry into the US online gambling discourse as a new bill offers to implement a limited form of online gambling in 2024. Despite not being a likely candidate for gambling expansion, Senator Ronald D. Kouchi has introduced bill SB3376, proposing the creation of a single-operator market for online poker and […]
Industry
January 30, 2024
GRIT Act to Combat Rising Gambling Addiction across the US
Earlier this month, Sen. Richard Blumenthal along with Rep. Andrea Salinas introduced a new proposal called the Gambling Addiction, Recovery, Investment, and Treatment (GRIT) Act, proposing the allocation of additional funds toward treatment and prevention of gambling-related disorders. The proposal is built upon the existing federal excise tax that applies 0.0025% on every sports wager […]
Sports
January 29, 2024
NFL Reminds Las Vegas SuperBowl Players of Its Strict Gambling Rules
The policy aims to maintain the integrity of the game and prevent potential issues related to gambling during the high-profile event. For NFL players not involved in the Super Bowl, legal gambling is permitted in Las Vegas, excluding bets on NFL games or entering sportsbooks until the Super Bowl concludes. Such measures directly address the […]
Industry
January 26, 2024
Responsible Wagering Australia Welcomes “Sensible” Regulations
In the context of the growing pressure to implement safer gambling standards in Australia, the country’s federal government has embraced the task of enforcing a series of fresh regulations that would increase the protection of players. The new regulations are impacting several areas of sportsbook operations, including retail betting and payments. Cashless Retail Betting Given […]
Industry
January 26, 2024
French Regulator Unveils New Gambling Harm Prevention Strategy
France’s gambling regulator, Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has released its strategic plan for 2024-2026, focusing on a significant reduction in excessive gambling and the associated social damage. Three years after its establishment, ANJ has fully stepped into its role, closely monitoring the market to ensure licensed operators remain compliant. The French Market Faces Rising […]
Industry
January 23, 2024
SGA Takes Action against Two More Operators
Spelinspektionen, the Swedish Gaming Authority (SGA), has taken action against two companies providing games in the country without proper licensing. Such actions represent a severe violation of Sweden’s gambling regulation and led to immediate action. The authority was adamant that the two operators threatened the safety of Swedish players, reaffirming its commitment to a sustainable […]
Industry
January 23, 2024
NSW Venue Penalized for Having an ATM Next to Its Gaming Room
Liquor & Gaming NSW announced that the operator of an inner Sydney venue was found guilty of a gambling-related violation. According to the authority’s report, the licensee in question had placed an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) in an ATM room attached to its gaming room. For reference, the Gaming Machines Regulation 2019 specifies that ATMs […]
Industry
January 22, 2024
JenningsBet Chimes in with Statutory Levy Warnings, Predicts Adverse Effects
JenningsBet, an independent British betting operator, has weighed on the statutory levy discussions, saying that the measure would have adverse effects. According to the company, a mandatory levy would result in closed shops and mass layoffs. For reference, the statutory levy is a much-discussed measure outlined in the United Kingdom’s Gambling Act white paper. The […]
Industry
January 22, 2024
Nebraska Gaming Commission Buys Semi-Automatic Rifles
Nebraska’s gambling regulator has spent $30,351 on 10 semi-automatic fully outfitted, short-barreled rifles that would be used by the agency’s 10 investigators in case of a shooting attack at a casino or racetrack. The Purchase Raised Eyebrows Among State Lawmakers As explained by Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission’s investigator Steve Eppens, “If we had an […]
Industry
January 22, 2024
ATG Promotes Differentiated Tax as Sweden Prepares to Raise Gambling Taxes
Aktiebolaget Trav och Galopp (ATG), Sweden’s former horse racing monopoly, is not happy with the country’s plans to introduce a tax hike. Hasse Lord Skarplöth, the operator’s chief executive officer explained that his team was shocked by the proposal and called for differentiated tax that would protect the racing sector. For reference, Sweden plans to […]
