Online gambling regulation

EGBA criticizes Finland’s block on foreign online payment service providers

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The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has described Finland’s decision to implement legislation blocking foreign payment providers from being able to offer their services to local iGaming aficionad...

Chicago City Council set to vote on sportsbetting legalization measure

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The ordinance that could see Chicago legalize retail and online sportsbetting is reportedly due to be put to a full city council vote tomorrow after it cleared committee yesterday afternoon following several mo...

Ohio legislators pass measure to legalize online and retail sportsbetting

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Ohio could soon become the next American state to legalize online and retail sportsbetting after legislators passed a measure late Wednesday night following over three years of indecision and debate. Accordi...

Churchill Downs Incorporated said to be exploring potential TwinSpires sale

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American casino operator Churchill Downs Incorporated reportedly saw the value of its shares rise by 5.7% yesterday on news that it is potentially exploring the option of selling off its TwinSpires-branded onli...

Macau regulator confirms shuttering of all Suncity Group gaming lounges

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In Macau and the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau regulator has reportedly confirmed the temporary closure of all local VIP gaming lounges operated by junket firm Suncity Group. According to a repor...

New study highlights match-fixing dangers in non-competitive football

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In southern Europe and a fresh investigation has found that a lack of effective governance concerning non-competitive games of football is leaving such ‘friendly’ contests vulnerable to instances of match-fixin...

Underhanded tactics claim being levied at the Seminole Tribe of Florida

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The Seminole Tribe of Florida is allegedly paying petition-gathering firms to stay away from its home state as it reportedly looks to scupper rival efforts that could result in legalized online sportsbetting be...

Alvin Chau Cheok Wa to resign as boss of Suncity Group Holdings Limited

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Following his arrest by police in mainland China over the weekend and Alvin Chau Cheok Wa (pictured) is reportedly set to stand down as Chief Executive Officer for Asian casino investor Suncity Group Holdings L...

IGT files federal lawsuit in attempt to clear up Interstate Wire Act ambiguity

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American lottery and gaming machines innovator International Game Technology (IGT) has reportedly filed a federal lawsuit against the United States Department of Justice concerning perceived ambiguities in the ...

Macau arrests eleven over illegal mainland gambling allegations

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In Macau and the Judiciary Police has reportedly announced the arrest of eleven individuals for allegedly having ties to illicit gambling supposedly being conducted by local junket giant Suncity Group. Accor...

Seminole Tribe of Florida to fight federal online sportsbetting ruling

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The Seminole Tribe of Florida has reportedly announced that it will be appealing this week’s federal court decision that barred it from running online sportsbetting in Florida under the terms of a 30-year gamin...

Federal judge scuppers planned Florida online sportsbetting legalization

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In the United States and a federal judge has reportedly ruled against the state of Florida’s attempt to launch legalized online sportsbetting in partnership with the Seminole Tribe of Florida. According to a...