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Indian state of Sikkim opens 50 online betting terminals

December 10, 2015

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Two licensed gambling operators in the Himalayan state of Sikkim have finally launched their online operations. Golden Gaming International (formerly known as Maarm International) and Essel Group (operating the...

DFS players are safe in South Dakota….for now.

Kim M

December 9, 2015

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In a press release issued on Monday, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said that he would not be seeking felony indictments for the thousands of residents who bet on daily fantasy sports (DFS). Jackle...

Eastern European casino operator weighs-in on Ukrainian Draft Gaming Law

Lars Jones

December 9, 2015

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The Ukrainian Ministry of Finance recently presented draft legislation to fully regulate casinos, sports betting, and online gaming in the country. Gambling has been prohibited in Ukraine since it was outlawed ...

House committee schedules RAWA hearing for Dec. 9

Sadonna Price

December 5, 2015

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

Representative Jason Chaffetz is surely making Sheldon Adelson happy with the announcement that the House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will be holding a hearing next week to d...

Massachusetts casinos could expand into online gambling

Kim M

December 3, 2015

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A bill filed by a Republican leader in the Senate would allow casinos in Massachusetts, including Plainridge Park Casino, to expand into online gambling. Only casinos licensed in the state would be allowed t...

Increase in South Africa casino revenue after campaign against illegal online gambling

Alex Lanter

December 2, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, South Africa, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, African Casino News

On December 1, 2015, the Casino Association of South Africa (CASA) published the Survey of Casino Entertainment for the fiscal year 2014-2015. According to the figures, this year’s contribution to the South Afr...

Massachusetts lawmaker interested in online gaming

Sadonna Price

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, Online Poker, Economy/Finance, 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

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

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...

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Indian state of Sikkim opens 50 online betting terminals

DFS players are safe in South Dakota….for now.

Eastern European casino operator weighs-in on Ukrainian Draft Gaming Law

House committee schedules RAWA hearing for Dec. 9

Massachusetts casinos could expand into online gambling

Increase in South Africa casino revenue after campaign against illegal online gambling

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

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