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British regulator launching enforcement actions against online gambling firms

June 26, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Online Gambling News, United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, the Competition and Markets Authority regulator is reportedly set to initiate enforcement actions against a number of online gambling operators that are suspected of breaking consumer law...

Jamaica sets sights on legalized online gambling

K Morrison

June 20, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Jamaica

The Jamaican government is reportedly moving forward with plans to make online gambling legal in the Caribbean island nation. Citing various sources, business-to-business magazine, iGaming Business, reports ...

Telangana government bans online rummy

Marie Kelley

June 19, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, India

Despite wanting to invest in the gaming industry, the government of Telangana in southern India has decided to ban online rummy within the state. Any individual found to have taken part in online rummy gamin...

U.S. regulators might block the merger of FanDuel and DraftKings

Chris Hohenstein

June 18, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fantasy Sports

The fate of two of the largest daily fantasy sports sites lies in limbo as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) decides if a merger will create an unfair market. In the U.S., Fan Duel and Draft Kings dominate ...

Belgium tightens the reigns on gambling advertising

K Morrison

June 17, 2017

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

Measures which would tighten restrictions on gambling advertising in Belgium are being called for by the country’s Justice Minister, Koen Geens. The Belgium Gaming Commission (BGC) fully supports the propose...

New York Senate gives online poker bill green light

K Morrison

June 15, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Law, Online gambling regulation, Online Poker, Licensing, New York

Passing by a vote of 54-8, the online poker bill, S 3898, was approved by the New York State Senate on Tuesday. Sponsored by Sen. John Bonacic, the bill, for the second consecutive year, seeks to legalize an...

Bright start for Portuguese online gambling market

Adam Morgan

June 13, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Economy/Finance, Portugal

Following the passage of legislation early in 2015 that legalized the provision of poker and casino games as well as sportsbettting via the Internet, the online gambling market in Portugal has reportedly genera...

Massachusetts may consider “broad brush” approach to online gambling

Adam Morgan

June 12, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Licenses, Fantasy Sports, Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, a special state commission studying the possibility of legalizing online gambling met last week and could soon reportedly recommend an all-inclusive approach to the industry in the future. ...

Philippines to limit number of offshore gaming licenses

Adam Morgan

June 6, 2017

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

After beginning the process of awarding offshore gaming licenses in September, the Philippine Amusement And Gaming Corporation has now reportedly revealed that it intends to limit such authorizations to around ...

ESIC partnering with the Gambling Commission to improve integrity

Adam Morgan

June 5, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fantasy eSports, United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, the non-profit Esports Integrity Coalition (ESIC) has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding that will see it partner with the Gambling Commission in order to better d...

Offshore gaming operators driving demand for office space in the Philippines

Adam Morgan

May 30, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Economy/Finance, Licensing, Philippines

In the Philippines, a local property services firm has reportedly called on the government to provide offshore gaming firms with “clear, consistent and reliable” support so that the industry can continue to gro...

DTI confiscates online gamblers’ winnings in South Africa

K Morrison

May 29, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, South Africa, Online gambling regulation, Crime

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in South Africa reportedly said on Saturday that approximately R1.25 million won by several gamblers participating in online gambling activities was confiscated. De...

Legislation that would end sports betting ban introduced by Congressional Committee

K Morrison

May 26, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, NFL, Online gambling regulation, MLB, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Fantasy Sports

In Congress on Thursday, a draft of comprehensive legislation that would allow states to legalize online gambling was unveiled by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. ESPN reports that the aim of the leg...

Online gambling legislation endorsed by Pennsylvania State Senate

Adam Morgan

May 25, 2017

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

Attempts to legalize online gambling in Pennsylvania took a giant step forward yesterday after the Pennsylvania State Senate passed proposed legislation that would allow the state’s twelve casinos along with it...

National Indian Gaming Commission investigating PokerTribe.com developer

Adam Morgan

May 23, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Online gambling regulation, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, efforts by the federally-recognized Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma to launch an international online gaming website could be in jeopardy after the National Indian Gaming Commission reportedly revealed that...