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Massachusetts lawmaker interested in online gaming

November 28, 2015

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Bruce Tarr, the State Senate Minority Leader in Massachusetts, is currently making efforts to see online gambling offered in the state. Tarr would like to see the Massachusetts Gaming Commission grant licenses ...

Nevada AG says he’ll support Adelson ban of online wagering, kill Nevada poker; Gov rebukes

Lars Jones

November 27, 2015

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Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt told political reporter, Jon Ralston this week that he intends to add his name to a letter circulating among state attorneys general in support of the so-called Restoration ...

Malaysia seeks new laws to stop online gambling

Sadonna Price

November 25, 2015

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The Malaysian government is considering adjusting the current laws to stop what they are calling ‘widespread’ activity in online illegal gambling. Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed, the Deputy Home Minister, stated on W...

DFS class action suits amended to include sports leagues and media outlets

D. Graham

November 22, 2015

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Florida residents who originally filed a class action suit in their state’s federal court have once again filed a motion to amend. Specifically the amendment states that the plaintiffs seek to add a number of d...

The 2015 KPMG Isle of Man eGaming Summit surveys the future of the industry

D. Graham

November 21, 2015

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The Isle of Man (IoM) is recognized as one of the most reputable eGaming jurisdictions in the world, and KPMG’s eGaming Summits have established themselves as the eGaming industry's premiere events for stimulat...

New Jersey issues first exchange wagering license

Kim M

November 21, 2015

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The long and frustrating journey has ended for the UK-listed betting exchange Betfair’s US division, as New Jersey issues it an exchange wagering license making it the first US state to do so with Monmouth Park...

Massachusetts considering rollout of strong consumer protection laws for Daily Fantasy Sports industry

Renee Kingsley

November 20, 2015

U.S.A., Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Licenses, Fantasy Sports, Massachusetts

The Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) industry has been a hot topic for debate during the past month after Nevada decided to ban DraftKings and FanDuel, the two biggest DFS websites in the nation on the basis that the...

Pennsylvania online gambling & poker bill passes House committee

Sadonna Price

November 19, 2015

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

An online gambling bill to legalize poker and casino gaming in the state of Pennsylvania has passed through the House Gaming Oversight Committee, after an approval vote of 18-8. According to information provide...

Quebec moves closer to blocking gambling sites

Alex Lanter

November 17, 2015

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In April 2015 the government of Quebec introduced a new law that is going to block different gambling websites. A few days ago, Quebec authorities announced that they are moving forward with the plan to block u...

Senator Bridget McKenzie wants share of Aussie gambling tax

Kim M

November 12, 2015

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With the federal government struggling with a massive overspending problem, a tax windfall has been proposed on Australian gambling companies by Senator Bridget McKenzie. The National Party of Australia memb...

KPMG’s 2015 Isle of Man eGaming Summit November 10

D. Graham

November 6, 2015

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Online gaming is one of the fastest growing segments of the gambling industry. And the Isle of Man, one of eGaming’s most respected locales, will play host to an invitation only gathering of gaming professional...

Regulating DraftKings like a casino considered by Mass. Gaming Commission

Kim M

November 1, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Fantasy Sports, Massachusetts

Regulation of daily fantasy sports (DFS) is not within the scope of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, according to Chairman Steve Crosby who said that daily fantasy sports companies such as Boston-based Draf...

Conservative groups still fighting for online gambling ban

Sadonna Price

October 31, 2015

U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation

Despite three states already offering online casino and/or poker gaming, plus several states running online lottery options, certain conservative groups are still trying to stop the activity. Several groups hav...

Africa celebrates its 3rd annual Betting & iGaming Summit in Johannesburg

D. Graham

October 29, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, South Africa, Online gaming software, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Conferences / Trade Shows, Online Gambling News

The 2015 Betting & iGaming (BiG) Africa Summit, produced by Eventus International and hosted by The Emperors Palace, Johannesburg, South Africa, recently completed an intensive 3-day session, and included p...

New sports betting legislation for Canada

Kim M

October 29, 2015

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Canada will get another shot at approving single-game sports betting legislation, although it remains to be seen as to whether the effort will garner any more success the second time around. The C-290 sports...

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Massachusetts lawmaker interested in online gaming

Nevada AG says he’ll support Adelson ban of online wagering, kill Nevada poker; Gov rebukes

Malaysia seeks new laws to stop online gambling

DFS class action suits amended to include sports leagues and media outlets

The 2015 KPMG Isle of Man eGaming Summit surveys the future of the industry

New Jersey issues first exchange wagering license

Massachusetts considering rollout of strong consumer protection laws for Daily Fantasy Sports industry

Pennsylvania online gambling & poker bill passes House committee

Quebec moves closer to blocking gambling sites

Senator Bridget McKenzie wants share of Aussie gambling tax

KPMG’s 2015 Isle of Man eGaming Summit November 10

Regulating DraftKings like a casino considered by Mass. Gaming Commission

Conservative groups still fighting for online gambling ban

Africa celebrates its 3rd annual Betting & iGaming Summit in Johannesburg

New sports betting legislation for Canada

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