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Malaysian authorities block more than 500 websites due to illegal gambling

June 8, 2015

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

In efforts to lock down illegal gambling activity in Malaysia, authorities have shut down more than 500 online gambling sites from operating in the country. Based on the language of the Common Gaming Houses Act...

Peruvian Gaming Control Board working up draft legislation for online casinos

Lars Jones

June 7, 2015

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

Peru could soon approve online gambling according to local reports citing Manuel San Román Benavente, Director General of the Peruvian Gaming Control Board. In the current draft legislation for authorizing o...

William Hill to exit Romanian market

Sam Mitchell

June 5, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Online Poker, Sports betting, Licensing, Romania, United Kingdom

On June 4th 2015 it was reported that William Hill will be withdrawing its services from the Romanian market because of current regulatory developments in the country. From the 2nd of June their services wil...

Quebec authorities investigate Amaya Gaming CEO and CFO

Renee Kingsley

June 3, 2015

Canada, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Economy/Finance, Quebec, Online Gambling News, Tax Evasion, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Crime, Financial Fraud, Taxes

Amaya Inc based out of Canada, was a relatively unknown company until it surprised everyone in the poker industry in June 2014, when it confirmed that it had successfully acquired PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker...

Gov. Brownback signs fantasy sports bill–no SE Kansas casino news

Lars Jones

May 20, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Fantasy Sports, Kansas

Kansas Governor Sam Brownback put the final nail in the coffin of debate over whether fantasy sports betting is legal in his state. Brownback signed SB 267 into law Tuesday clarifying the legality of fantasy sp...

Global online gambling growing steadily–more regulation anticipated

Sadonna Price

May 11, 2015

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

yStats.com, a market research firm of Germany, recently released information from a study conducted on global online gambling. The study found that on a global scale, online gambling is expected to maintain a o...

Romanian gambling law goes to President

Sam Mitchell

May 10, 2015

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

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It has been reported on May 8th 2015, that the progression of Romania’s online gambling framework draft has been approved by Romania’s Chamber of Deputies. This draft will now be sent for final review and ap...

Indiana riverboat casinos can move onland–online horse race betting vetoed

Sadonna Price

May 9, 2015

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

Indiana Governor Mike Pence will not add his signature to a measure which will allow riverboat casinos in the state to move their gaming on-land. However, that is a political consideration and he will let one o...

Pennsylvania online casino hearings; one of two concluded–Abboud visits his ‘plague’ on committee

Sam Mitchell

April 18, 2015

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

Pennsylvania has a $2.3 billion budget deficit. Neighboring states are increasing casino competition. These two things have brought Representatives Payne and Hershey to the decision that online gambling may be ...

Louisiana seeking to legalize Fantasy Football

Sam Mitchell

April 13, 2015

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

Friday April 10, 2015, Rep. Joseph Lopinto submitted House Bill No. 475 to the Louisiana legislature. Lopinto wants to amend the state gambling laws for more clarity. He is asking to separate fantasy sports fro...

Earnings potential for Web gaming in U.S. downgraded

Sadonna Price

April 8, 2015

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

With little movement in regards to legalizing online gaming in the United States, Morgan Stanley has reduced the potential for future earnings from the activity within the states. The investment house of Wall S...

Quebec planning to block gambling sites

Bernard Richter

April 6, 2015

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

The Quebec Government is planning to create and implement a law that will soon enforce the blocking of access to different gambling websites. This new law is possibly illegal, according to internet law expert, ...

Spanish restrictions for online gambling ads

Jenn G

March 31, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Sports betting, Licensing, Spain

Measures are now being taken to provide stricter regulations in regards to advertising of online gambling. The announcement comes from the gambling regulator in Spain, Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego....

Harry Reid will not run in 2016 races

Sam Mitchell

March 30, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Nevada

Harry Reid, current US Senate minority leader (D-Nevada), has announced he is not going to try running for re-election. He states it has nothing to do with a fall he suffered earlier in 2015 which broke several...

US online gambling ban argued before House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime

Sam Mitchell

March 27, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Online gambling regulation

Wednesday, March 24, 2015 marked the next part in what many are calling a “dog and pony show” and "Fear mongering." Several witnesses for the gambling industry and those who oppose the idea appeared in front o...

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Malaysian authorities block more than 500 websites due to illegal gambling

Peruvian Gaming Control Board working up draft legislation for online casinos

William Hill to exit Romanian market

Quebec authorities investigate Amaya Gaming CEO and CFO

Gov. Brownback signs fantasy sports bill–no SE Kansas casino news

Global online gambling growing steadily–more regulation anticipated

Romanian gambling law goes to President

Indiana riverboat casinos can move onland–online horse race betting vetoed

Pennsylvania online casino hearings; one of two concluded–Abboud visits his ‘plague’ on committee

Louisiana seeking to legalize Fantasy Football

Earnings potential for Web gaming in U.S. downgraded

Quebec planning to block gambling sites

Spanish restrictions for online gambling ads

Harry Reid will not run in 2016 races

US online gambling ban argued before House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime

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