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Dutch court rules regulator is within its rights in fining online gambling sites

July 21, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Netherlands

Lawmakers in the Netherlands ruled to uphold the Dutch Gaming Authority's, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), right to impose significant fines on foreign online gambling providers that offer their services and products...

Casino drinking hours increase as Massachusetts Governor signs budget bill

Marie Kelley

July 21, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Massachusetts

On Monday, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed a budget that will increase the hours for serving alcohol at two planned casinos. These casinos will also be allowed to apply for licensing. The state law ...

Gov. Brown signs compact, Wilton Rancheria Casino in Elk Grove still on hold

Lars Jones

July 21, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, California

A casino planned for the Sacramento Valley in Elk Grove, California got another step closer to reality on Wednesday when Gov. Jerry Brown signed a compact allowing the Wilton Rancheria Tribe to operate the gami...

CT Gov. signs amended compacts, MGM vows continued legal fight over East Windsor casino

Lars Jones

July 21, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Connecticut, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Massachusetts

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signed amendments to Tribal/State gaming compacts on Thursday allowing two of the state's tribes to go ahead with plans to open a casino together in East Windsor. The signin...

Macau junket association leader calls on government to tighten requirements

Adam Morgan

July 20, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Macau

In Macau, the leader for the trade organization that represents the city’s many junket operators has reportedly called on the government to increase the minimum cash requirement a firm must obtain in order to b...

Brazil lawmaker proposes new online gambling measure

Adam Morgan

July 20, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Brazil, Online Gambling News

Legislators in Brazil are reportedly soon set to consider a measure that would prohibit local players from utilizing credit cards and other electronic payment methods in order to deposit or withdraw funds at no...

Illinois grocery store’s video gambling broadens wagering scope in the burbs

K Morrison

July 20, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Licenses, Illinois

In June, a Piggly Wiggly in Antioch became one of the first full-service grocery stores in the state of Illinois to offer video gambling potentially opening new wagering possibilities for northeastern Illinois....

Philippines President signs casino anti-money laundering measures into law

Adam Morgan

July 20, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Money Laundering, Philippines

In the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte signed legislation into law late last week instituting new anti-money laundering regulations for the Asian nation’s online, land-based and maritime casinos. Pass...

Disney funds Florida anti-gambling initiative

Lars Jones

July 18, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Florida

In the works for several years, Florida's Voter Control of Gambling amendment has finally surpassed 100,000 signatures according to the state's Division of Elections records. The constitutional amendment, if pl...

NC Governor vetoes casino night bill

K Morrison

July 13, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Poker, Lottery, North Carolina

Legislation that would make charitable casino nights legal in the state of North Carolina was vetoed Wednesday by Democratic Governor Roy Cooper (pictured) who reportedly said he feared approving the bill would...

Tourism body in Japan to have say in IR regulation

K Morrison

July 13, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Japan

In Japan, local governments and operators of integrated resorts (IR) are, in addition to the Casino Management Board, going to be accountable to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT...

Irish lawmakers preparing new gambling age threshold legislation

Adam Morgan

July 12, 2017

Ireland, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation

Lawmakers in Ireland are reportedly preparing to pass legislation that would amend current regulations and set the minimum age limit for all types of gambling at 18 while instituting revised licensing rules for...

Betsson AB asks European Union to re-examine Dutch gaming laws

Adam Morgan

July 10, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Netherlands

Swedish online gambling operator Betsson AB has announced that it has written to the executive arm of the European Union asking it to re-open infringement proceedings against The Netherlands. Stockholm-based...

Bill introduced in NJ to allow casinos to remain open during government shutdown

Marie Kelley

July 7, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, New Jersey

Just a few days ago, the state facilities of New Jersey were shut down due to a budget impasse. A government shutdown affects several areas of the state including the casinos of Atlantic City. Currently, the la...

Seminole Tribe of Florida signs latest “banked” card games deal

Adam Morgan

July 6, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Florida, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

In a move that reportedly took many state legislators by surprise, the Seminole Tribe of Florida has this week signed its latest agreement with Governor Rick Scott regarding the band’s right to offer “banked” c...

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Dutch court rules regulator is within its rights in fining online gambling sites

Casino drinking hours increase as Massachusetts Governor signs budget bill

Gov. Brown signs compact, Wilton Rancheria Casino in Elk Grove still on hold

CT Gov. signs amended compacts, MGM vows continued legal fight over East Windsor casino

Macau junket association leader calls on government to tighten requirements

Brazil lawmaker proposes new online gambling measure

Illinois grocery store’s video gambling broadens wagering scope in the burbs

Philippines President signs casino anti-money laundering measures into law

Disney funds Florida anti-gambling initiative

NC Governor vetoes casino night bill

Tourism body in Japan to have say in IR regulation

Irish lawmakers preparing new gambling age threshold legislation

Betsson AB asks European Union to re-examine Dutch gaming laws

Bill introduced in NJ to allow casinos to remain open during government shutdown

Seminole Tribe of Florida signs latest “banked” card games deal

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Dutch court rules regulator is within its rights in fining online gambling sites

Japan’s Universal loses Supreme Court appeal

Casino drinking hours increase as Massachusetts Governor signs budget bill

Gov. Brown signs compact, Wilton Rancheria Casino in Elk Grove still on hold