Online gambling regulation

Hacksaw Gaming Strenghtens European Presence Through Deal with JOI Gaming in the Netherlands

One of the leading gaming suppliers in the industry, Hacksaw Gaming, strengthens its position in the Netherlands through a partnership with one of the biggest companies in the market, JOI Gaming.  Dutch expa...

US Department of the Interior Updates Regulations to Mirror Florida Indian Gaming Compacts

The US Department of the Interior (DOI) has announced an update of federal regulations to make Indian gaming compacts similar to those enforced in Florida. The Department reportedly intends to have the clarity ...

Online Gambling Changes for Licensed Operators in Netherlands; Belgium Raising Minimum Gambling Age

In the Netherlands, the Dutch Parliament has approved a mandate that calls on the European country's government to introduce tough fixed cross-operator deposit limits for the online gambling market along with a...

Daily Fantasy Sports Pick’em Operators to Leave Florida by March 1, 2024

Following the second round of cease and desist letters recently sent out by the Florida regulatory body to daily fantasy sports pick’em operators in the state, Betr, PrizePicks and Underdog Fantasy reportedly p...

Penn Entertainment Acquires Sports Betting License for ESPN Bet Launch in New York

Casino corporation Penn Entertainment has bought a betting license to launch its vertical ESPN Bet to the largest legal sports betting market in the United States. The state of New York originally made only nin...

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Granted Complete B2B Gambling License to Booming Games

Alcohol and Gaming Commission (AGCO) of Ontario, the competent gambling authority in the Canadian province, has reportedly approved the B2B gaming license issuance for the fast-growing game developer and iGamin...

Alabama Could See First Votes on Gambling Legislation for State Lottery, In-Person & Online Sports Betting and Up to 10 Casinos

Sports betting, a state lottery, and casinos might become legal in Alabama after the voters decide upon the approval of the gambling legislation in the state, which is expected to be done this week.  Possibl...

Lawmakers Introduce House Bill 120 to Legalize Online Casino Gambling in Wyoming

The gaming market in Wyoming is growing rapidly, but the state is working hard on expanding other types of gambling, including online casino gambling. Online gaming legalization in Wyoming: Representative...

Fanatics Betting and Gaming Replaces PointsBet Online and Retail Operations in Iowa Following Acquisition

Fanatics Betting and Gaming (FBG) is rapidly expanding across the US, and the most recent state where its services will be offered is Iowa. The company will replace the popular PointsBet brand and strengthen it...

PAGCOR Wants To Lower Fees For iGaming Operators to 35% In March, Says Tengco

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), the gaming regulatory agency of the Philippines, revealed that it will lessen the fees imposed on iGaming providers to 35% in the 3rd month of this ongo...

New Jersey Court Dismisses Problem Gambling Lawsuit Against Borgata Casino and MGM

The U.S. District Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by a New York man against three Atlantic City's gambling companies in September 2022. After compulsive gambler Sam Antar accused Borgata casino, its parent MGM ...

Curaçao Gaming Control Board Issues First Direct License And Digital Seals Under Latest Legislative Regime

Under the country's fresh regulatory regime, Curaçao’s official regulator of the land-based casino industry, the Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB), has granted its 1st licenses. First licenses: The compa...

Mississippi House Approves the Bill to Legalize Online Sports Betting in the State

Online sports betting is about to be legalized, and the most recent step brought the final outcome closer than ever. On Thursday, February 1, the Mississippi House approved a bill that would lead to the legaliz...

Four countries that allow casino apps and rules surrounding them

The rules surrounding online gambling and the use of casino apps vary from place to place, and it has become near impossible to keep track of what country thinks what and what rules are binding. This confusion ...