Online gambling regulation

June 27, 2015

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

On the heels of Lindsey Graham and Marco Rubio's efforts to stick a fork in legal online gambling in the U.S., Republican Texas Congressman, Joe Barton has re-introduced legislation that would clarify online po...

Republican presidential candidates move to ban online gambling

Renee Kingsley

June 27, 2015

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

Nevada, New Jersey and Delaware are the only states that currently permit online gambling. There are reportedly another ten states who are currently considering the possibility of legalizing online gambling in ...

IRS wants to track penny slot play; AGA says not good idea

June 19, 2015

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

The American Gaming Association has spoken out against a proposal by the Internal Revenue Service that would involve electronic player tracking on casino gaming devices. During a recent IRS hearing, CEO and Pre...

Satellite casinos idea advances; Mount Airy opposed

June 15, 2015

Casino proposals, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Pennsylvania

A new proposal in Pennsylvania would allow casinos to open satellite facilities across the state. Mount Airy Casino in Mount Pocono is strongly opposed to the idea. The Senate bill's main thrust is to legalize ...

Malaysian authorities block more than 500 websites due to illegal gambling

June 8, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, 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

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

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

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

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

May 10, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling 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

May 9, 2015

Horse Racing, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, 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

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