Online Gambling Regulation | World Casino News

Belgium tightens the reins on gambling advertising

June 17, 2017

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

Measures which would tighten restrictions on gambling advertising in Belgium are being called for by the country’s Justice Minister, Koen Geens. The Belgium Gaming Commission (BGC) fully supports the propose...

New York Senate gives online poker bill green light

Kim M

June 15, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Law, Online gambling regulation, Online Poker, Licensing, New York

Passing by a vote of 54-8, the online poker bill, S 3898, was approved by the New York State Senate on Tuesday. Sponsored by Sen. John Bonacic, the bill, for the second consecutive year, seeks to legalize an...

Bright start for Portuguese online gambling market

Adam Morgan

June 13, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Economy/Finance, Portugal

Following the passage of legislation early in 2015 that legalized the provision of poker and casino games as well as sportsbettting via the Internet, the online gambling market in Portugal has reportedly genera...

Massachusetts may consider “broad brush” approach to online gambling

Adam Morgan

June 12, 2017

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Licenses, Fantasy Sports, Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, a special state commission studying the possibility of legalizing online gambling met last week and could soon reportedly recommend an all-inclusive approach to the industry in the future. ...

Philippines to limit number of offshore gaming licenses

Adam Morgan

June 6, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Licensing, Philippines

After beginning the process of awarding offshore gaming licenses in September, the Philippine Amusement And Gaming Corporation has now reportedly revealed that it intends to limit such authorizations to around ...

ESIC partnering with the Gambling Commission to improve integrity

Adam Morgan

June 5, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fantasy eSports, United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, the non-profit Esports Integrity Coalition (ESIC) has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding that will see it partner with the Gambling Commission in order to better d...

Offshore gaming operators driving demand for office space in the Philippines

Adam Morgan

May 30, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Economy/Finance, Licensing, Philippines

In the Philippines, a local property services firm has reportedly called on the government to provide offshore gaming firms with “clear, consistent and reliable” support so that the industry can continue to gro...

DTI confiscates online gamblers’ winnings in South Africa

Kim M

May 29, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, South Africa, Online gambling regulation, Crime

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in South Africa reportedly said on Saturday that approximately R1.25 million won by several gamblers participating in online gambling activities was confiscated. De...

Legislation that would end sports betting ban introduced by Congressional Committee

Kim M

May 26, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, NFL, Online gambling regulation, MLB, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Fantasy Sports

In Congress on Thursday, a draft of comprehensive legislation that would allow states to legalize online gambling was unveiled by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. ESPN reports that the aim of the leg...

Online gambling legislation endorsed by Pennsylvania State Senate

Adam Morgan

May 25, 2017

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

Attempts to legalize online gambling in Pennsylvania took a giant step forward yesterday after the Pennsylvania State Senate passed proposed legislation that would allow the state’s twelve casinos along with it...

National Indian Gaming Commission investigating PokerTribe.com developer

Adam Morgan

May 23, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Online gambling regulation, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, efforts by the federally-recognized Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma to launch an international online gaming website could be in jeopardy after the National Indian Gaming Commission reportedly revealed that...

Legislation to regulate daily fantasy sports easily navigates NJ Assembly; on to Senate

Kim M

May 23, 2017

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

A bill that would regulate and tax daily fantasy sports (DFS) was approved by a wide margin on Monday by New Jersey's Democrat-led Assembly. A 3532, legislation that would oversee the DFS industry, which inc...

Iron Man casino ad no longer banned at Ladbrokes

Sadonna Price

May 17, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, United Kingdom

A Ladbrokes email advertisement featuring Iron Man, a famous Marvel superhero, was banned last year when the standards watchdog felt that the betting promotion was targeting children. The gambling operator has ...

888 Holdings subsidiary under investigation by Gambling Commission in UK

Sadonna Price

May 16, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Online Gambling News, United Kingdom

Consumer protection is on the mind of the Gambling Commission, a group that is currently placing their focus on online gaming operator 888 Holdings. It was announced yesterday that a subsidiary of 888 Holdings ...

Sheldon Adelson proposes $8 billion casino idea to Rio Mayor

Alex Lanter

May 12, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Online gambling regulation, Brazil, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance

Casino mogul and Forbes’ 2017 world's richest gambling billionaire, Sheldon Adelson, has reportedly met with Rio De Janeiro Mayor Marcelo Crivella and President Michel Temer to pitch an idea for an $8 billion r...

Please confirm that you are not a robot.

Top Online Casinos in United States

Top Online Bingo in United States

Top Online Poker in United States

Top Online Sportbooks in United States

Belgium tightens the reins on gambling advertising

New York Senate gives online poker bill green light

Bright start for Portuguese online gambling market

Massachusetts may consider “broad brush” approach to online gambling

Philippines to limit number of offshore gaming licenses

ESIC partnering with the Gambling Commission to improve integrity

Offshore gaming operators driving demand for office space in the Philippines

DTI confiscates online gamblers’ winnings in South Africa

Legislation that would end sports betting ban introduced by Congressional Committee

Online gambling legislation endorsed by Pennsylvania State Senate

National Indian Gaming Commission investigating PokerTribe.com developer

Legislation to regulate daily fantasy sports easily navigates NJ Assembly; on to Senate

Iron Man casino ad no longer banned at Ladbrokes

888 Holdings subsidiary under investigation by Gambling Commission in UK

Sheldon Adelson proposes $8 billion casino idea to Rio Mayor

Play’n GO Teams Up with Stardust Casino and Austria’s Win2Day Launching Top Slots

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