The EU intends to develop common standards for all EU countries in the way that gambling legislation in many European countries differs substantially from one another at the current time. The European Parliament plans to adopt a bill that will force issuing banks to provide information about the age of …
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The Philippine gambling industry is turning into one of the most lucrative markets in the region, which is pushing casino operators to launder money through this sector. Therefore, the Senate of the Philippines adopted a bill that will attract casino operators in the fight against money laundering. The document called …
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The digital currency was officially introduced to the masses on the Isle of Man. The government of the island saw a potential benefit from bitcoin. With the help of Nick Williamson, the general director of the company Credits, the authorities registered the technology of blocking. They also prepared a legal framework …
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The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has levied fines against two companies for infringements. The Lady Luck Casino Nemacolin in Fayette County was fined $10,000 after a violation involving the play of their table games. It is the second time in two months that they have been fined by the PGCB …
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Florida Supreme Court has unanimously ruled against a North Florida racetrack seeking to add slot machines. The 20-page decision, released Thursday, means that gambling facilities in Gadsden County’s Gretna and in seven other counties that passed local referendums allowing slots also will not be able to offer them. “…There is …
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In the very near future, gambling can be legalized in Brazil, and large operators such as Las Vegas Sands have already paid attention to the potential market. Mayor of Rio de Janeiro Marcelo Crivella and casino magnate Sheldon Adelson held a meeting in which they discussed the interest of Las …
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British Gambling Commission has announced on the 10th of May the the appointment of David Pemberton as Chief Operating Office (COO). Pemberton is expected to join the UKGC’s leadership team at the end of June. His new responsibilities will include overseeing the Commission’s corporate functions, including HR, finance, IT, planning …
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Today sports betting is prohibited by the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA), federal level legislation which applies to all states, save those who have had licensed casino gambling for more than ten years and who elect to be grandfathered in. Only four states have chosen to …
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Saitaku Resort and Casino has become the source of a bizarre border standoff between Cambodia and Thailand. The controversy started last month, when Veera Somkwamkid argued that the new Saitaku Resort and Casino was located inside a Thai national park. Whilst all was set to run smoothly, on the night …
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The federal government of Australia is poised to introduce new laws to ban gambling advertising during live sporting events as early as next week — but the imminent move has prompted angry opposition from sporting bodies, which say the move will dramatically reduce funds for grassroots sport. Under the changes, …
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According to the Huffington Post, US Attorney General Jeff Sessions could reintroduce a federal ban on all state-regulated online gambling in the country, according to various reports in the national media. Sessions could consider such a move, despite a reported lack of public support and opposition from the National Governors …
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Ukraine has accepted a Ministry of Finance letter promising to re-legalise gambling by 2018, almost eight years after it was outlawed. A legalisation proposal in 2015 failed as operators felt suggested licence fees and tax rates were too high. It was suggested that those regulations, which would have allowed i-gaming, …
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888 Holdings is one of a large number of companies whose online poker services are based in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar due to its low corporation tax rates. The company is currently considering alternatives to Gibraltar for its operational centre, should ‘The Rock’ be negatively affected by Brexit. …
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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) published its Business plan for 2017/2018 outlining its focus and priorities in key areas for the next financial year. This year’s business plan will focus on five key areas: – empower and protect consumers; – raise standards across all gambling sectors; – build partnerships and …
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Japan officially legalized casino gaming on December 26 and although a number of major operators have declared an interest in opening facilities in the country. Now the Japanese government has commenced work on a second piece of legislation that sets out further regulations regarding casino gambling in the country. The …
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One of the major online gambling brands, 32Red, which has recently become a part of Swedish Kindred (former Unibet) Group, will be leaving online gambling of Australia. The company has notified all of its affiliates to stop promoting all 32Red brands in the country, stating that it won’t be accepting …
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On Sunday Prime Minister Theresa May vowed that she will not allow Gibraltar fall from British control as the issue took precedence in the Brexit row. The EU has put the future of Gibraltar at stake in the coming Brexit negotiations, in effect backing Spain in its centuries-old dispute with …
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The report, commissioned by the Swedish government, regarding to online gambling regulation in Sweden could be in line to receive an overhaul, following the publication of the results of a year and a half long probe into the country’s gambling industry. Hakan Hallstedt, Director General of the Lotteriinspektionen, recommends that …
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The new gambling overhaul bill passed through the full Florida Senate. Senate members voted 32-6 in support of SB8, proposing a massive expansion of the state’s gambling industry. The bill would allow pari-mutuels around Florida to scrap live racing events whilst keeping their casino-style games. Furthermore, it would add slot …
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The Parliament of Kyrgyzstan with Jogorku Kenesh at the head approved in three readings a draft law prohibiting the activity of all lotteries in the country, except state ones. The organizer of the professional lottery is a state enterprise authorized by the government. After accepting the document, according to preliminary …
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