Online gambling regulation

MGM Resorts to Pay $45 Million Settlement Over Major Data Breaches

Vanja Mitic
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MGM Resorts International has agreed to a substantial $45 million settlement following two significant data breaches that compromised the personal information of millions of its customers. These breaches, which...

Legal Struggles Mount for Rio de Janeiro Lottery Amid Geolocation Ruling

Vanja Mitic
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Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro State Lottery, also known as Loterj, is facing mounting legal challenges as it grapples with a Supreme Federal Court (STF) ruling that restricts its ability to operate beyond state borde...

North Dakota Rejects Proposal for Online Sports Betting: What’s Next for Legalization Efforts

Vanja Mitic
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North Dakota lawmakers have once again decided against legalizing online sports betting. In a vote held on Wednesday, the North Dakota House of Representatives overwhelmingly rejected a resolution that would ha...

India: Goa Police Crack Down on Illegal Gambling, Blocking 61 Websites

Johnny K.
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In a concerted effort to curb illegal online gambling activities, the Cyber Crime Police Station in Ribandar, Goa, has blocked 61 gambling websites as part of an extensive crackdown. This action aligns with ong...

Michigan Gaming Regulators Take Action Against Unlicensed Online Gambling Site MyBookie.ag

Vanja Mitic
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The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued a formal cease-and-desist letter to Duranbah Limited N.V., the operator of MyBookie.ag, a popular online gambling platform based in Curaçao. This site, which ...

Hawaii Legislators Push for Legalized Sports Betting and Fantasy Sports

Vanja Mitic
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Hawaii has long been an outlier in the United States when it comes to gambling regulations, holding firm to its ban on all forms of betting. Despite repeated attempts in recent years to change this, lawmakers i...

Kalshi Plans to Introduce Super Bowl Event Contracts Despite Regulatory Concerns

Johnny K.
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Prediction market operator Kalshi is preparing to introduce event contracts tied to major American sports leagues, including the Super Bowl and the NFL's conference championships. The company recently submitted...

PAGCOR Cuts E-Games Fees to Strengthen Legal Market

Johnny K.
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced a further reduction in Electronic Games (E-Games) fee rates, bringing them down from 35% to 30% effective January 1, 2025. This decision is...

China Strengthens Cooperation with ASEAN to Combat Online Gambling and Telecom Fraud

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In a strategic effort to address growing regional security concerns, China has pledged to deepen cooperation with the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to combat the rise in on...

Sports Betting Demand Surge in American States Without Legal Online Options

Johnny K.
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As excitement builds around the NFL playoffs, fans in states where online sports betting remains illegal are increasingly looking for ways to place legal wagers. The demand for regulated sports betting in these...