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The Innovation Group preparing for Brazil legalization

August 25, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, 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

Tribal Gaming, Latest Casino and Gambling News, 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

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, 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

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, 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

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, 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...

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Delays PokerTribe.com real money games as it is still working out regulations with foreign governments

Renee Kingsley

August 2, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Online gambling regulation, Online Poker, Licenses, Oklahoma

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma in collaboration with Universal Entertainment Group (UEG) it’s online software developer launched PokerTribe.com back in May 2016 and offered visitors a number of free to play games. ...

European Commission publishes draft legislation to abolish Bitcoin anonymity

Adam Morgan

July 28, 2016

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

After calling for an end to the anonymity of Bitcoin users in February, the European Commission has now proposed a directive that has been designed to help prevent the use of the digital currencies to finance c...

Dutch Government prepare to crack down on illegal gambling websites after Minister raises serious concerns

Renee Kingsley

July 28, 2016

St. Maarten, Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Caribbean Casino News, Curaçao Casinos, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Ard van der Steur, the Dutch Minister of Security and Justice raised concerns over the Curaçao online gambling industry in June 2016, during a meeting of the four justice ministers in the Dutch Kingdom. The min...

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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

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Delays PokerTribe.com real money games as it is still working out regulations with foreign governments

European Commission publishes draft legislation to abolish Bitcoin anonymity

Dutch Government prepare to crack down on illegal gambling websites after Minister raises serious concerns

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