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Philippines regulator establishes new offshore online sportsbetting license

May 11, 2017

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

In the Philippines, the state-run Philippine Amusement And Gaming Corporation gambling regulator has announced the establishment of a new offshore gaming license for firms offering online sportsbetting services...

BGO Casino becomes first operator to be fined for “misleading advertising” by Gambling Commission

Alex Lanter

May 5, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, United Kingdom

UK online gambling operator BGO Entertainment is the first operator to receive a fine and sanctions from the Gambling Commission (UKGC or UK Gambling Commission) for repeatedly failing to comply with social res...

Penn National Gaming Incorporated warns against steep iGaming tax rates

Adam Morgan

May 2, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Taxation, Pennsylvania

As the debate on whether to legalize online gambling in Pennsylvania continues, American casino firm Penn National Gaming Incorporated has warned legislators against setting the tax rate for iGaming operations ...

Norway’s regulator orders blocks on payments to online gambling operators

Alex Lanter

May 2, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Economy/Finance, Unlicensed Operation

Norway’s Gaming Authority, the Lotteri-og Stiftelsestilsynet, has issued orders to local banks in the country to stop transactions between Norwegian gamblers and online casino operators that haven’t been licens...

Online gambling blacklist for Poland grows larger as blockage deadline looms

Sadonna Price

April 30, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Poland

Since late December, Poland has been moving forward with changes to the Gambling Act, amendments that would see new changes take place within the online and land-based gaming sectors of the country. When it com...

Australian government unified on problem gambling measures

Lars Jones

April 27, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Online gambling regulation, Illegal Bookmaking, Unlicensed Operation

An agreement has been reached among federal, state, and territory ministers in Australia in a continued effort to crack down on problem online gambling. Among the items under consensus is a voluntary opt-out...

Former director of NJDGE signs on as consultant for Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission

Lars Jones

April 20, 2017

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

The Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission has engaged George Rover as a consultant for their nascent gambling industry. Rover has worked in various capacities as Deputy and Assistant Attorney General for the state o...

Colombian regulators to cooperate on online gambling regulation following Gaming Summit

Alex Lanter

April 10, 2017

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

Colombian regulators will be working together with colleagues from other Latin American bodies on different aspects of the gambling legislative, following the Ibero-American Gaming Summit last week, an official...

32Red withdraws services from Australia in wake of gambling regulation changes

Sadonna Price

April 6, 2017

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

Potential changes to gambling regulations in Australia have led to several online companies leaving the country in order to avoid any retribution for offering their services without licensing. 888 Holdings, Wil...

Popular Stockholm iGaming Forum Set to Overview Sweden’s 2017 Gaming Legislation

D. Graham

April 3, 2017

Isle of man, Sweden, Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Technology, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, Online Poker, European Casino News, Conferences / Trade Shows, Data Protection, Online Gambling News, Taxation

Expert electronic gambling operators and officials are gathering April 5th and 6th for Stockholm’s 9th Annual iGaming Forum. Attendees have a unique opportunity to evaluate and consider the opportunities of ent...

Sheldon Adelson is world’s richest gambling industry billionare

Renee Kingsley

March 26, 2017

U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Casino moguls, The Players Lounge, Macau, Nevada

Sheldon Adelson, owner of the Las Vegas Sands Corp. gambling company, has been named the world's richest gambling billionaire, according to Forbes Magazine. With his $30.4 billion fortune, Adelson is the 20th w...

William Hill to remove services from Poland

Sadonna Price

March 23, 2017

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

After reporting yearly revenues back in February and citing a ‘challenging year’ for 2016, sports betting company William Hill has now decided to remove their services from Poland. A letter was sent to affiliat...

Law Commission of India considering gambling regulation

Sadonna Price

March 21, 2017

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

In 2016, the Law Commission of India was given the task of examining the gambling industry, with consideration given to the legal aspects of betting on sports in the country. The review was based on the sport-f...

Philippine senator wants new online gaming regulator created

Sadonna Price

March 10, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Licensing, Philippines

Philippine Senator Richard Gordon announced during a recent senate hearing that he wishes to see a new regulator created for the regulation of online gaming in the Philippines. Gordon feels that a new regulator...

Committee approves iGaming bill in Michigan following push in Pennsylvania

Kim M

March 9, 2017

Poker Law, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Online Poker, Online Gambling News, Michigan, Pennsylvania

Just one day after a legislative hearing regarding the legalization of online gambling in Pennsylvania was held, a bill that would also legalize iGaming in the state of Michigan was approved by the Senate Regul...

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Philippines regulator establishes new offshore online sportsbetting license

BGO Casino becomes first operator to be fined for “misleading advertising” by Gambling Commission

Penn National Gaming Incorporated warns against steep iGaming tax rates

Norway’s regulator orders blocks on payments to online gambling operators

Online gambling blacklist for Poland grows larger as blockage deadline looms

Australian government unified on problem gambling measures

Former director of NJDGE signs on as consultant for Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission

Colombian regulators to cooperate on online gambling regulation following Gaming Summit

32Red withdraws services from Australia in wake of gambling regulation changes

Popular Stockholm iGaming Forum Set to Overview Sweden’s 2017 Gaming Legislation

Sheldon Adelson is world’s richest gambling industry billionare

William Hill to remove services from Poland

Law Commission of India considering gambling regulation

Philippine senator wants new online gaming regulator created

Committee approves iGaming bill in Michigan following push in Pennsylvania

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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