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New Macau gaming machine regulation not expected to affect Scientific Games much

November 17, 2017

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Game manufacturers, Lottery, Macau

Lottery service and casino equipment provider Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) does not anticipate any negative impact to result from amendments proposed to Macau’s Administrative Regulation No. 26/2...

Gambling Commission introduces new five-point strategy

Adam Morgan

November 15, 2017

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Lottery, United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, the Gambling Commission regulator has unveiled a new five-point strategy it intends to roll out over the next three years that has been designed to ‘help shape a well-regulated gambling m...

Advertising practices prompt reprimand from Dutch regulator

Adam Morgan

November 8, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Netherlands

After last month announcing that it intends to stamp out the potential threats posed by social casino games, The Netherlands Gaming Authority has now reprimanded numerous local operators for advertising their w...

3-Day CAGRF forum in Miami Beach; Caribbean FATF, more

Lars Jones

October 31, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Caribbean Casino News, Money Laundering, Conferences / Trade Shows, Florida

The 5th Annual Caribbean and Americas Gaming Regulation Forum 2017: Promoting Compliance, Regulation and Regional Cooperation will be held November 20 through 23 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel by The International ...

Malaysia investigating tougher rules against illegal gambling

Adam Morgan

October 31, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Malaysia

In Malaysia, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reportedly revealed that the government is considering whether to tighten the rules on illegal gambling due to a recent explosion in the use of mobile d...

Indian state planning to make online rummy ban permanent

Adam Morgan

October 23, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, India, Online Gambling News

After issuing a temporary ban on the playing of online rummy in mid-June, the government for the southern Indian state of Telangana is now reportedly planning to introduce legislation that would make this prohi...

Isle of Man appoints Tony Ure to Head of e-Gaming post

Adam Morgan

October 12, 2017

Isle of man, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News

The Department of Economic Development for the Isle of Man has announced that experienced industry executive Tony Ure has been appointed to serve as its new Head of e-Gaming. Jonathan Mills, e-Business Direc...

Switzerland online gaming legislation passes final vote; could face referendum

Alex Lanter

October 10, 2017

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Licenses, Switzerland

Switzerland’s new Money Gaming Act that will officially legalize online gambling in the European nation has passed the final vote in the country’s parliament. The new legislation, which was drafted to modernize...

Online gaming approved on Tinian

Alex Lanter

September 26, 2017

Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Taxation, Northern Mariana Islands

Online gaming on Tinian was, on Friday, Sept 22, 2017, officially approved by the Tinian and Aguiguan Legislative Delegation as a local measure amending the 1989 Casino Gaming Control Act of Tinian, local news ...

BetConstruct receives French remote gaming license

Adam Morgan

September 21, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Licenses, Sports betting, France

Online and land-based gaming technology solutions innovator BetConstruct has announced that its sportsbook product has been granted a remote gaming license by the regulator in France. London-headquartered Be...

New law passes allowing sports betting in Andalusia

Kim M

September 15, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Sports betting, Spain

In Spain, the Andalusia Gambling Regulations have reportedly been approved by the Governing Council. The Regional Government expects the new gaming rules to raise about €1.65m a year in additional revenue, G3Ne...

iGaming bill introduced at Michigan committee hearing

Sadonna Price

September 14, 2017

Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Online Poker, Michigan

In Michigan, online gambling legalization is one step closer to becoming a reality, again, as a new piece of legislation was introduced earlier in the week and a hearing regarding the measure took place on Wedn...

Ministers agree to ban some sports betting incentives in Australia

Lars Jones

September 11, 2017

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Sports betting

About a month after gamblers in Australia learned that 'legal' online casinos and poker rooms were to become a thing of the past, the sports betting industry is facing its own tough odds in recruiting new playe...

Chinese government continues crackdown on VPNs

Lars Jones

September 8, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, China, Technology, Unlicensed Operation

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Chinese police have increased their crackdown on the use of virtual private networks (VPN). An ongoing crusade that is planned to run until March 31, 2018 was reported by calvinayre.com in January who also refe...

New Jersey the 16th state to enact fantasy sports law

Kim M

August 26, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Sports betting, Fantasy Sports, New Jersey

There are now 16 states in the U.S. with daily fantasy sports (DFS) laws on the books after New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill on Thursday, August 24 formally legalizing games like those run by DraftK...

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New Macau gaming machine regulation not expected to affect Scientific Games much

Gambling Commission introduces new five-point strategy

Advertising practices prompt reprimand from Dutch regulator

3-Day CAGRF forum in Miami Beach; Caribbean FATF, more

Malaysia investigating tougher rules against illegal gambling

Indian state planning to make online rummy ban permanent

Isle of Man appoints Tony Ure to Head of e-Gaming post

Switzerland online gaming legislation passes final vote; could face referendum

Online gaming approved on Tinian

BetConstruct receives French remote gaming license

New law passes allowing sports betting in Andalusia

iGaming bill introduced at Michigan committee hearing

Ministers agree to ban some sports betting incentives in Australia

Chinese government continues crackdown on VPNs

New Jersey the 16th state to enact fantasy sports law

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France Implements Sweeping Tax Hikes on Gambling Amid Broader Fiscal Reforms

Vallejo City Council Approves Scotts Valley Casino Project Amidst Wide-Ranging Debate

Macau Legend to Contest Termination of Casino Concession by Cape Verde Government

Northern Ireland Lawmakers Call for Gambling Ad Restrictions