Licensing

Tinian Moves Towards Internet Gaming: Sen. Hofschneider Introduces Bill for 20-Year Licenses

Vanja Mitic
Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Licenses, Online Gambling News, Licensing, Northern Mariana Islands
Sen. Jude U. Hofschneider (R-Tinian) has introduced Senate Local Bill No. 23-05, marking a significant step towards enabling internet gaming licenses on Tinian, the island in the Northern Mariana Islands, for a...

Entain and Accel Entertainment Secure Full Regulatory Approval in Nevada After Navigating Compliance Challenges

Vanja Mitic
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Entain, the British sports-betting and technology company, has successfully navigated compliance hurdles to obtain a full gaming license in Nevada. Entain's compliance journey: Previously operating under ...

Brazil Introduces 15% Tax on Player Prizes in Betting and Online Gambling

Johnny K.
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Brazil has solidified its tax framework concerning player prizes and winnings within its burgeoning betting market. The Federal Revenue Service (RFB) of Brazil has officially outlined its stance on personal inc...

New York Senator Pursues Incremental Online Gaming Strategy with Poker-Only Legislation

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In the realm of online gaming legislation, New York Senator Joseph Addabbo is recalibrating his approach. Faced with the challenge of garnering support for a comprehensive bill encompassing iGaming, online poke...

Petersburg City Council Votes Cordish to Develop Casino Complex

Marija Malenovic
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After a members-only meeting that lasted over an hour and a half, the Petersburg City Council, VA, suddenly voted unanimously on April 24 to select Cordish Companies, the company with headquarters in Baltimore,...

Victorian Government Developing New Legislation to Ensure Crown Melbourne Continues Transformation Efforts

Marija Malenovic
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The Allan Labor Government will take action to make sure Crown proceeds to lead its casino in Melbourne to elevated standards while decreasing the negative effects of gambling. This action will involve the form...

Malaysia Explores Possibility of Issuing 2nd Casino License for Forest City Project; Possible Negative Effects for Marina Bay Sands and Genting Group

Marija Malenovic
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Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, has reportedly met up with 2 of Malaysian's top business leaders, including Lim Kok Thay, CEO of Genting Malaysia Bhd, to talk about the chance of issuing a 2nd ca...

Democratic Alliance Submits New Bill to Regulate Online Gambling in South Africa

Marija Malenovic
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Recently, the Democratic Alliance (DA), the formal opposition to the governing South African-based African National Congress (ANC), officially submitted the fresh legislation, dubbed the Remote Gambling Bill (B...

United Keetoowah Band Shares Enid Casino Plans with Garfield County

Marija Malenovic
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Recently, representatives of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians and Garfield County commissioners discussed plans to develop a casino in the region. Additionally, the tribe has submitted a new casino...

The Star Sydney Faces Charges Over Alleged Forgery of Welfare Checks Amid Second Investigation Into License Suitability

Marija Malenovic
Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Poker, Licenses, Oceania Casino News, Crime, Licensing, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Financial Fraud
According to The Sydney Morning Herald, a special manager of The Star Sydney has reportedly claimed the casino forged welfare checks on pokie gamblers and inadvertently permitted clients to obtain $3.2m they di...

Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy Grants Approval for Parnitha Casino Move to Marousi

Marija Malenovic
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Greece's Environment Ministry has granted its validation to the Marousi’s multi-million euro casino & hotel project, which involves a deluxe hotel and casino. That means that another obstacle on the way to ...

Genting Might Increase New York’s Tax Revenue by 1$ Billion if Awarded New License

Vanja Mitic
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Since the opening of Genting Malaysia Bhd’s Resorts World casino in New York City, the place has become very popular among the residents and tourists, and the popularity will be further increased by expanding t...

VGCCC Issues AU$100,000 Fine to MintBet for Facilitating 35-hour Gambling Period for Client

Marija Malenovic
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MintBet, a registered sportsbook in Victoria, must pay a fine of $100,000 to the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) for recurring violations of regulator's Responsible Gambling Code of Con...