Online gambling regulation

Nevada Regulators Pursue Resorts World on Laundering Charges

Nevada's gaming watchdog has lodged a formal complaint against Resorts World, accusing the establishment of fostering an environment conducive to money laundering linked to illicit bookmaking activities. This 3...

Saracen’s Online Gaming Expansion Proposal Encounters Roadblocks

In Arkansas, a state known for its stringent gaming regulations, Saracen Casino Resort is making headlines with a proposal to expand online gaming. The Pine Bluff-based casino, under the leadership of Chief Mar...

Missouri Sports Betting and Minimum Wage Initiatives Head to Ballot

In Missouri, two major initiatives have successfully made their way onto the November 5 ballot, reflecting a significant bypass of the state legislature. The Secretary of State, Jay Ashcroft, confirmed that a p...

Ontario Eyes International Play for Online Gamblers to Boost Revenue

Ontario's government, led by Premier Doug Ford, is seeking a pivotal court decision that could reshape its online gaming landscape by permitting Ontarians to legally participate in games with international play...

Indonesia Steps Up Measures Against Payment Platforms Over Online Gambling

Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Informatics, under the stewardship of Minister Budi Arie Setiadi, has launched a robust initiative targeting 21 payment service providers. This action comes as part of...

UK’s Betting and Gaming Council Unveils New Codes of Conduct for Sports Sponsorship

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has recently heralded the introduction of new Codes of Conduct for Gambling Related Agreements across prominent sports organizations, marking a significant advancement in th...

US Senators Introduce WAGER Act to Eliminate Sports Betting Excise Taxes

U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) have recently introduced the Withdrawing Arduous Gaming Excise Rates (WAGER) Act, a pivotal piece of bipartisan legislation designed ...

Massachusetts to Initiate Online Lottery Targeting 2025 Launch

Following prolonged discussions and minimal progress, the Massachusetts Lottery is set to embrace the digital era. Governor Maura Healey's recent approval of the nearly $58 billion state budget includes provisi...

Philippine Senate Seeks to Outlaw POGO Operations with New Legislation

In a significant move to reshape the gaming landscape in the Philippines, Senator Joel Villanueva has introduced Senate Bill No. 2752, dubbed the "Anti-POGO Act." This bill aims to repeal the existing law taxin...

Maine Sports Gambling Sees Impressive Start with $319M in Bets and $3.2M Tax Revenue

Since its inception eight months ago, Maine's newly legalized sports gambling market has quickly gained traction, although it's still too soon to declare its long-term success guaranteed. The ongoing Olympic Ga...

Nevada Gaming Control Board Boosts Regulations and Tax Collection

The Nevada Gaming Control Board is actively pursuing a series of regulatory enhancements and technological advancements to bolster the gaming industry and increase contributions to the state’s general fund. Thi...

Big Brazil and Sportingbet Vie for Federal Licenses in Brazil’s Growing Betting Market

As the deadline for sports betting and iGaming license applications in Brazil approaches, major industry players Big Brazil and Sportingbet have officially submitted their applications, indicating their readine...