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KPMG’s 7th eSummit shows post-Brexit Isle of Man to be resilient

September 12, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Conferences / Trade Shows

September 12 - Isle of Man There was a distinct atmosphere of positivity in the Villa Marina yesterday, as KPMG hosted their 7th annual Isle of Man eGaming Summit. A delegate list of 280 people attended the ...

CRTC disputing bill blocking citizens from access unlicensed iGaming sites

Sadonna Price

September 6, 2016

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

In the province of Quebec, the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunication Commission is currently disputing a bill that passed recently that will block citizens of the region from having access to unlicens...

iPoker legislation continues to stall in California due to tribal conflicts

Sadonna Price

September 2, 2016

Tribal Gaming, Poker Law, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Online Poker, California

The state of California continues to have issues in regards to efforts being made to legalize online poker based on disagreements between tribes. Prominent tribes in the state are divided on key provisions whic...

The Innovation Group preparing for Brazil legalization

Adam Morgan

August 25, 2016

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

With lawmakers in Brazil preparing to vote on landmark legislation as early as November, gaming and leisure industry consultant The Innovation Group has announced that it is in the process of developing a natio...

Philippines: Pagcor to issue online gambling permits with six months initial validity

Renee Kingsley

August 24, 2016

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

Pagcor, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation who owns and operates casinos and delegates land based casino licenses in the most populated areas of the country, may be getting into the online gambling...

Amendments to California iPoker bill result in backlash from PPA and PokerStars coalition

Sadonna Price

August 20, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Online gambling regulation, California

Last minute amendments have been made to online poker legislation currently on the table in the state of California that the Poker Players Alliance and the PokerStars Coalition are not happy about. The changes ...

Philippine regulator takes aim at electronic bingo

Adam Morgan

August 19, 2016

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

After earlier announcing that it would not be renewing the license of online games developer PhilWeb Corporation, the Philippine gaming regulator is now reportedly taking aim at the electronic bingo sector. ...

Pennsylvania online gambling lobbyists remain optimistic over chances of new bill clearing

Renee Kingsley

August 19, 2016

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

Online gambling lobbyists in Pennsylvania continue to remain optimistic that the state senate will soon legalize online gambling and permit more electronic gambling options at brick & mortar casinos in the ...

UKGC shows thinking on eSports, virtual currencies, “social” gambling and more

Alex Lanter

August 18, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Bitcoin accepting properties, Fantasy eSports, United Kingdom

One of the industry’s most reputable gambling authorities, the UK Gambling Commission, has published a discussion paper in which it shines light on virtual currencies, eSports, social gaming and more. Moreover,...

Online poker revenue in N.J. could benefit from partnership with Pennsylvania if legislation is approved

Kim M

August 17, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Online Poker, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

State revenues in New Jersey could get a much-needed shot in the arm if online poker is approved in neighboring Pennsylvania and then partners with the Garden State, where its underwhelming poker franchise has ...

Lawmakers in Maine looking at regulating Daily Fantasy Sports industry

Renee Kingsley

August 15, 2016

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

A number of states including Nevada and New York put the Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) industry under close scrutiny after state attorneys came down on DFS providers such as DraftKings and FanDuel stating that the...

Crackdown on illegal Russian gambling intensifies

Adam Morgan

August 12, 2016

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

In Russia, the Ministry Of Finance has begun amending laws governing the local securities market with the aim of stamping out activities that could be considered as illegal gambling. According to a report fr...

Roberto Ongpin auctioning his controlling stake in PhilWeb Corporation

Adam Morgan

August 11, 2016

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

In a latch ditch effort to save Philippine online games developer PhilWeb Corporation, businessman Roberto Ongpin has announced that he will be holding an auction for the 53.76% stake he holds in the enterprise...

PhilWeb Corporation begins winding up operations

Adam Morgan

August 10, 2016

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

After the government announced plans earlier this month that could see it revoke up to 626 further online gaming licenses, Philippines online games developer PhilWeb Corporation has revealed that it has begun w...

UKGC to allow licensees to use Bitcoin beginning October 31

Lars Jones

August 3, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Bitcoin accepting properties, United Kingdom

Bitcoin may be coming of age in the online gambling space as UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) licensed casinos will be allowed to deal in convertible digital currencies as of October 31, 2016. Licence condition...

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KPMG’s 7th eSummit shows post-Brexit Isle of Man to be resilient

CRTC disputing bill blocking citizens from access unlicensed iGaming sites

iPoker legislation continues to stall in California due to tribal conflicts

The Innovation Group preparing for Brazil legalization

Philippines: Pagcor to issue online gambling permits with six months initial validity

Amendments to California iPoker bill result in backlash from PPA and PokerStars coalition

Philippine regulator takes aim at electronic bingo

Pennsylvania online gambling lobbyists remain optimistic over chances of new bill clearing

UKGC shows thinking on eSports, virtual currencies, “social” gambling and more

Online poker revenue in N.J. could benefit from partnership with Pennsylvania if legislation is approved

Lawmakers in Maine looking at regulating Daily Fantasy Sports industry

Crackdown on illegal Russian gambling intensifies

Roberto Ongpin auctioning his controlling stake in PhilWeb Corporation

PhilWeb Corporation begins winding up operations

UKGC to allow licensees to use Bitcoin beginning October 31

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