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Holland Casino privatization legislation moves through lower house

February 1, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Netherlands

In The Netherlands, the lower House Of Representatives legislative body has reportedly passed a measure that could see state-owned gambling operator Holland Casino privatized before having some of its licenses ...

Former boss of Sheriff Gaming files lawsuit against Dutch authorities

Adam Morgan

January 11, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Netherlands

In the Netherlands, the past Chief Executive Officer for former three-dimensional online games developer and operator Sheriff Gaming has reportedly filed a lawsuit against the government for just over $79 milli...

Florida legislators willing to compromise for gambling agreement with Seminole Tribe

Marie Kelley

December 29, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Florida

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The House and Senate chambers in the state of Florida remain in disagreement on whether or not slot machines should be allowed in eight counties, despite voters in those counties having approved gambling. Howev...

Lumbee Tribe Of North Carolina continuing fight for federal recognition

Adam Morgan

September 7, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, North Carolina

The Lumbee Tribe Of North Carolina is continuing with its efforts to gain full federal recognition and revealed that its Chairman, Harvey Godwin, will be appearing before the Senate Committee On Indian Affairs ...

Decisive vote looms for Canadian single-game sports wagering legislation

Adam Morgan

September 7, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Canada

In Canada, the future prospects for proposed federal legislation that would amend the national criminal code to legalize single-game sports wagering could be known as early as September 21. According to an u...

New casino legislation proposed in Paraguay

Adam Morgan

July 13, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Central & South America Gaming

The President of Paraguay, Horacio Cartes, has submitted draft legislation to Congress that aims to grow the nation’s casino industry while implementing better regulations and controls. If subsequently passe...

The Netherlands passes online gambling legislation

Adam Morgan

July 9, 2016

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

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The Netherlands could soon become the latest nation to legalize online gambling following the passage of historic legislation by the European country’s House Of Representatives on Thursday. According to a st...

New Hampshire Senate to consider gambling legislation

Marie Kelley

March 17, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, New Hampshire

Today, the State Senate of New Hampshire will meet to discuss close to 30 bills, one of which covers the topic of gambling. The bill would bring casino gambling to the state and has already been introduced in t...

Brazil could have casinos by 2019 if Bill 186 is passed

Marie Kelley

December 22, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Brazil

According to recent research reports, it is believed that if Brazil is able to pass gambling legislation, the country could have a major provider of slots gaming. Eilers Research, LLC Founder and the Director o...

Sports betting plans approved by New Jersey senate

JT

October 16, 2014

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, North America Casino News

iGaming Business - Lawmakers in New Jersey have passed a new bill that will allow casinos and racetracks in the US state to offer sports betting services. The bill, which is yet to be approved by the Assembl...