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Online gambling advertisements banned in Armenia

December 27, 2015

Armenia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Online Gambling News

Armenia has experienced a strong growth with their online gambling industry, attracting the interest of developers as well as operators in the industry worldwide. The Armenian Gaming Forum took place back in No...

Illinois AG being sued by DraftKings and FanDuel

Kim M

December 26, 2015

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One day after Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan declared daily fantasy sports betting illegal in the Prairie State, on Thursday, separate lawsuits were filed by Boston-based DraftKings and New York-based F...

And Illinois makes eight; fantasy sports out says AG

Kim M

December 24, 2015

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On Wednesday, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined what is now a growing list of states and issued an opinion saying fantasy sports games played on sites such as DraftKings and FanDuel are considered i...

As VictoryLand bingo casino prepares to open, Alabama Christian leader issues warning

Kim M

December 16, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Alabama, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

“Illegal gambling is taking over this state,” was the warning issued on Tuesday on behalf of the Christian community by an interdenominational organization that lobbies the Alabama legislature. The Alabama C...

RAWA hearing concluded in DC

Sadonna Price

December 13, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Online gambling regulation

On Wednesday a hearing was held in DC to discuss RAWA, the Restoration of America’s Wire Act. The hearing was an information only venture, titled ‘A Casino in Every Smartphone—Law Enforcement Implications’, cov...

Malta iGaming Seminar announces 2016 dates

D. Graham

December 11, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Technology, Gaming Industry News, Conferences / Trade Shows, Online Gambling News, Malta

This years’ Malta iGaming Seminar (MiGS), attended by 430 iGaming industry professionals, was a successful standout conference – from the poker tournament kickoff to the zorb football closing party. With 18 exh...

Brazilian Senate approves gambling legislation

Sadonna Price

December 11, 2015

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

A senate committee has helped Brazil to take great strides into the gambling industry, approving legislation that will allow for gambling in the country including online activity. It was on Wednesday that Bill ...

Indian state of Sikkim opens 50 online betting terminals

Alex Lanter

December 10, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, India, Asian Casino News

Two licensed gambling operators in the Himalayan state of Sikkim have finally launched their online operations. Golden Gaming International (formerly known as Maarm International) and Essel Group (operating the...

DFS players are safe in South Dakota….for now.

Kim M

December 9, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Fantasy Sports, Fantasy eSports, Licensing, South Dakota

In a press release issued on Monday, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said that he would not be seeking felony indictments for the thousands of residents who bet on daily fantasy sports (DFS). Jackle...

Eastern European casino operator weighs-in on Ukrainian Draft Gaming Law

Lars Jones

December 9, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Sports betting, Crime, Licensing, Ukraine

The Ukrainian Ministry of Finance recently presented draft legislation to fully regulate casinos, sports betting, and online gaming in the country. Gambling has been prohibited in Ukraine since it was outlawed ...

House committee schedules RAWA hearing for Dec. 9

Sadonna Price

December 5, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Online gambling regulation, Online Gambling News

Representative Jason Chaffetz is surely making Sheldon Adelson happy with the announcement that the House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will be holding a hearing next week to d...

Massachusetts casinos could expand into online gambling

Kim M

December 3, 2015

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A bill filed by a Republican leader in the Senate would allow casinos in Massachusetts, including Plainridge Park Casino, to expand into online gambling. Only casinos licensed in the state would be allowed t...

Increase in South Africa casino revenue after campaign against illegal online gambling

Alex Lanter

December 2, 2015

South Africa, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, World Casino News, African Casino News

On December 1, 2015, the Casino Association of South Africa (CASA) published the Survey of Casino Entertainment for the fiscal year 2014-2015. According to the figures, this year’s contribution to the South Afr...

Massachusetts lawmaker interested in online gaming

Sadonna Price

November 28, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Massachusetts

Bruce Tarr, the State Senate Minority Leader in Massachusetts, is currently making efforts to see online gambling offered in the state. Tarr would like to see the Massachusetts Gaming Commission grant licenses ...

Nevada AG says he’ll support Adelson ban of online wagering, kill Nevada poker; Gov rebukes

Lars Jones

November 27, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Law, Las Vegas, Online gambling regulation, Economy/Finance, Online Poker, Licensing, Nevada

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Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt told political reporter, Jon Ralston this week that he intends to add his name to a letter circulating among state attorneys general in support of the so-called Restoration ...

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Online gambling advertisements banned in Armenia

Illinois AG being sued by DraftKings and FanDuel

And Illinois makes eight; fantasy sports out says AG

As VictoryLand bingo casino prepares to open, Alabama Christian leader issues warning

RAWA hearing concluded in DC

Malta iGaming Seminar announces 2016 dates

Brazilian Senate approves gambling legislation

Indian state of Sikkim opens 50 online betting terminals

DFS players are safe in South Dakota….for now.

Eastern European casino operator weighs-in on Ukrainian Draft Gaming Law

House committee schedules RAWA hearing for Dec. 9

Massachusetts casinos could expand into online gambling

Increase in South Africa casino revenue after campaign against illegal online gambling

Massachusetts lawmaker interested in online gaming

Nevada AG says he’ll support Adelson ban of online wagering, kill Nevada poker; Gov rebukes

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