Industry
March 24, 2023
Australians Ask for Reforms amid Concerning Pokies Harm Rates
Responsible gambling is one of the hot topics of the modern gambling industry as many markets and operators seek to protect players from harm. Australia, according to the BBC, is not doing all that well. According to the news outlet, about 1 in every 100 Australians has some sort of a gambling problem. Much of […]
Industry
March 24, 2023
The Netherlands to Ban Untargeted Gambling Ads Starting July 1
The Netherlands will proceed with its plans to restrict gambling advertising. The harsh measure was announced by Frank Weerwind last summer, with the minister planning to ban the first set of ads on January 1, 2023. However, the ban was eventually delayed because of public consultations regarding the law. Now, Weerwind has announced that the […]
Legal
March 24, 2023
Debate on Sports Betting Legalization in Texas Continues
A few years have passed since the US Supreme Court deemed PASPA unconstitutional, allowing states to legalize sports betting under their own rules. Since 2018, when PASPA was struck down, many states have legalized and introduced sports wagering, creating a new stream of tax revenue and establishing competitive markets that also protect the consumers. While […]
Industry
March 23, 2023
The Strict Dutch Laws Encourage Illegal Gambling, Affiliates Say
The Dutch market is known for its strict iGaming regulations. However, its uncompromising approach might be a double-edged sword as affiliates say that certain restrictions encourage illegal gambling. In a letter to the Dutch House of Representatives, three affiliate companies, namely Betmanbegins, OddsBeater and CasinoNieuws.nl asked for certain changes. The letter was also signed by […]
Legal
March 22, 2023
Oklahoma Betting May Become a Reality as HB 1027 Passes the House Vote
In February, Representative Ken Luttrell filed House Bill 1027, which would legalize tribal sports betting in the state of Oklahoma. The measure continues to gain traction and has now been approved by the House. Earlier this month the sports betting bill passed the Appropriations and Budget Committee vote by a landslide, receiving 27 “yes” votes […]
Industry
March 22, 2023
Massachusetts Introduces Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program
Massachusetts recently launched its own sports betting market. Retail wagering went live on January 31, followed by an online launch on March 10. As interest in sports bets grows, the state introduced a self-exclusion program for people who wish to shield themselves from gambling. The so-called Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (VSE) is a statewide program that […]
Industry
March 22, 2023
PAGCOR Considers Privatizing Its Casinos
Alejandro Tengco, the chairman of the Philippine gambling regulator PAGCOR, has ambitious plans to privatize the PAGCOR casinos. If the authority proceeds with these plans, it will be able to dedicate all its efforts to regulatory affairs. Currently, the PAGCOR serves both as a regulator and operator. However, this dual purpose seems to be straining […]
Legal
March 22, 2023
North Carolina Bill Proposing Betting Expansion Gains Traction
In the years since PASPA was struck down by the US Supreme Court in 2018, different states have gone through the process of legalizing and launching sports betting activities in some form. While many states offer retail, as well as mobile sports wagering, some, such as North Carolina, offer only retail betting options. However, this […]
Legal
March 21, 2023
Tennessee Seeks to Tax Betting Handle Instead of Revenue
After PASPA’s repeal in 2018, Tennessee legalized sports wagering in May 2019. Then, November 1, 2020, marked the launch of the legal online sports betting market in the state. Currently, sports betting operators are subject to a 20% tax on sports betting revenue. Moreover, to operate in the state, licensees are subject to meeting license […]
Legal
March 21, 2023
Connecticut Wants to Ban Gambling Ads Targeting Students
Connecticut was one of the states that legalized sports betting a few years ago. This became possible thanks to the US Supreme Court that struck down PASPA back in 2018. Not much later, in September and October 2021, Connecticut launched retail and online sports betting respectively. Since the introduction of the activity, the state has […]
