Online gambling regulation

Tinian Moves Towards Internet Gaming: Sen. Hofschneider Introduces Bill for 20-Year Licenses

Sen. Jude U. Hofschneider (R-Tinian) has introduced Senate Local Bill No. 23-05, marking a significant step towards enabling internet gaming licenses on Tinian, the island in the Northern Mariana Islands, for a...

Christchurch Man Charged in Alleged Largest Illegal Lottery Case in New Zealand History; Over $11 Million Generated in Prizes

In what has been dubbed the largest illegal lottery operation ever uncovered in New Zealand, a Christchurch man and his company find themselves at the center of a significant legal battle. The charges they face...

Massachusetts Sports Bettor Faces Wagering Limits After Big Super Bowl Win, Prompting Public Regulatory Hearing

A Massachusetts sports bettor encountered unexpected limitations on their wagering accounts following a significant win during Super Bowl 58. With a $13,500 cashout on a $375 bet for any non-quarterback throwin...

Ontario Superior Court Upholds iGaming Ontario’s Authority Over Online Gaming, Dismissing Mohawk Council Challenge

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has rendered a verdict dismissing the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke's (MCK) legal challenge against the Ontario government's authorization of online gaming in the province. ...

Unveiling the Underworld: China’s Strict Anti-Gambling Laws Propel Crime into Southeast Asia

According to a comprehensive report from the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), China's stringent laws against gambling, both offline and online, have inadvertently driven organized crime groups into Sout...

Alabama Legislature’s Bid for Gaming Expansion Fizzles as Senate Rejects Bills in Nail-Biting Vote

The Alabama Legislature encountered a stalemate on Thursday, failing to push through highly contested gaming bills on the concluding day of the state's legislative session. Despite the House's approval of two b...

Brazil Introduces 15% Tax on Player Prizes in Betting and Online Gambling

Brazil has solidified its tax framework concerning player prizes and winnings within its burgeoning betting market. The Federal Revenue Service (RFB) of Brazil has officially outlined its stance on personal inc...

New York Senator Pursues Incremental Online Gaming Strategy with Poker-Only Legislation

In the realm of online gaming legislation, New York Senator Joseph Addabbo is recalibrating his approach. Faced with the challenge of garnering support for a comprehensive bill encompassing iGaming, online poke...

MLB Commissioner Manfred Acknowledges League’s Reluctance Towards Legalized Sports Betting, Emphasizes Integrity Measures

The landscape of recreational sports gambling continues to evolve, firmly establishing itself as a mainstream aspect of sports fandom alongside iconic traditions such as NCAA tournament brackets and fantasy spo...

Ukraine Blocks Over 2,500 Illegal Gambling Websites; Investigation Includes $1.2B Suspected Money Laundering Case

Following the recent military gambling ban imposed on Ukrainian soldiers over cyber security concerns, the Prosecutor General' Office reportedly reveals that the Ukrainian lawmakers continue to address the adve...

888.com to Withdraw Gambling Adverts from London’s Trains and Buses Amidst Political Campaign

Popular online casino operator 888.com reportedly decides to withdraw adverts from London's transport network following the gambling harm claims and the criticism of the UK capital's mayor Sadiq Khan raised for...