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Lottery
August 7, 2024
Proposal in Utah Calls for Border-Only Lottery to Retain Gambling Revenue
There are currently only two US states that have the toughest laws when it comes to gambling. Those are Hawaii and Utah, where any form of gambling, including lottery, is illegal. In Utah, there’s an active constitutional ban on gambling activities dating back to 1896. Last year lawmakers in the state tried to legalize a […]
Industry
August 7, 2024
Anti-gambling Groups in Australia Say No to NDA on Betting Reform Brief
Australia’s Labor government faced criticism and scrutiny amid reports about a partial gambling ads ban. Earlier this week, crossbenchers raised their concerns about the potential ineffectiveness of a partial gambling ads ban on TV, despite initial talks about a blanket ban on such ads. Local media reports suggested that Anthony Albanese’s government is exploring options […]
Sports
August 7, 2024
SEC Reportedly Considering Mandatory Injury Reports for 2024 Season
The expansion of sports betting across the United States resulted in a number of changes within sports leagues and football was no exception. The growth of legal sports wagering which started in 2018 with the US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down PASPA, college football considered changes related to injury reporting. The oldest NCAA Division […]
Industry
August 6, 2024
Australia: Labor under Scrutiny over Partial Gambling Ads Ban
Just like in the UK, Australia is also going through an overhaul of its gambling sector. An inquiry into the gambling industry which was completed last summer proposed a range of changes as a way to decrease problem gambling, protect vulnerable individuals and limit crimes related to the gambling industry such as money laundering. The […]
Industry
August 6, 2024
Sen. Merkley Leads Group Calling for US Elections Gambling Ban
On May 10, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which is charged with the regulation of the vast and complex derivatives markets, issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in connection with event contracts. The rulemaking featured a prohibition on event contracts regarding the outcome of elections in the US. On Monday, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) […]
Industry
August 5, 2024
New Jersey Lambasts Bet365 for Altering Odds, Orders It to Pay Out $519K to Players
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has ordered gaming and betting operator bet365 to pay out over $500K to dozens of bettors after revising its odds. The authority was unhappy with the fact that the operator made those changes without securing regulatory approval even if the original odds were errant. Bet365 Altered Wagering […]
Industry
August 5, 2024
Thailand Takes the First Steps toward Casino Resort Regulation
The highly anticipated move toward legalizing resort casinos in Thailand is taking form. The country has just unveiled a draft casino bill defining the regulatory framework for integrated entertainment venues with casinos. The draft bill, published on Friday, outlined how Thailand’s future casino regulatory body would look and what it would be responsible for. It […]
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 […]
