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Ireland Appoints First Ever Gambling Regulator
Ireland has taken a step in the right direction this week, announcing Anne Marie Caulfield as CEO of the Gambling Regulatory Authority. T...
Netherlands: Kansspelautoriteit - Online gambling market stable
The legal market for online games of chance, which opened on October 1, 2021, is showing itself to be quite stable. Monthly gro...
A game about sheep is going viral in China even as gaming regulation remains tight
A new game called “Sheep a Sheep” that sits within Tencent’s WeChat surged in popularity earlier this month despite ongoing restrictions ...
Sweden: Spelinspektionen: Municipalities Need to Update Info for Lotteries
The Swedish Gaming Authority has mapped the information about lotteries on the municipalities' websites, and the mapping shows that ma...
Luis Gama: Brazil, how much longer?
In an analytical column for Yogonet entitled Até cuándo Brasil ('Brazil, how much longer?'), international consultant and former Uruguaya...
Illinois gambling revenue hits all-time high in fiscal year 2022 at almost $1.9 billion
Gambling revenues in Illinois during the last fiscal year hit an all-time high for the state, according to the latest data, with almost $...
Nevada gambling revenue tops $1B for 18th consecutive month in August at $1.2B
Nevada’s winning streak shows no sign of slowing down: the Silver State has now reported its 18th consecutive month of more than $1 billi...
Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) released a 103-page report, carried out by Spectrum Gaming Group
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The Indian Government Incorporated looking to create An On-Line Gaming Regulation Frame
There are two panels under the indian high minister Narendra Modi and three heads of the sports and money ministers. This is very helpful...
Nebraska Gaming Commission approves Warhorse Casino license
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The first casino in Lincoln, and the state, will open Saturday.
The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission voted F...
Massachusetts Allows Unlimited Temporary Sports Betting Licenses With Just 7 Full Available
MA Gaming Commission’s Temporary Sports Betting License Creating Confusion
Only Seven of Fifteen Sports Betting Licenses Full Licenses...
Nevada Gaming Commission OKs $100K fine for William Hill sportsbook
The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday unanimously voted to fine the operators of the William Hill sportsbook and several affiliate com...
Georgia's Ministry of Finance meets with gambling industry representatives to discuss sector requirements for EU bid
According to an announcement from the Ministry of Finance of Georgia, Deputy Ministry of Finance Mikheil Dundua on Monday met with repres...
Nevada Gaming Commission considers fining William Hill $100K for regulatory failures
The Nevada Gaming Commission is considering punishing the Caesars Entertainment-owned William Hill sportsbook with a $100,000 fine, follo...
Ohio: New sports betting licenses approved for casinos, operators and pro sports teams
The Ohio Casino Control Commission approved Wednesday several licenses for stakeholders seeking to provide sports betting in the state. H...
The Online Gaming Regulation Conundrum: Who Will Regulate The Sector?
In December last year, Member of Parliament and senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi introduced the topic in Parliament and drew attention...
Australian government commences wide ranging online gambling inquiry
The Australian government has launched an inquiry into the country’s online gambling ecosystem which will delve into the impacts this has...
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Releases Gross Gaming Revenue For August
SPRINGFIELD — The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported that the month of August at MGM Springfield, Plainridge Park Casino, and Encor...
Four Casinos/Racinos Among 1st Batch of Approved Ohio Sports Betting Licenses
The Ohio Casino Control Commission has approved an estimated 500 sports betting licenses in preparation for the state launch in 2023.
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Massachusetts Gaming Commission Discusses Responsible Gambling
A roundtable of experts helped commissioners learn more about tools to address potential risks
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission held ...
Gaming Commission: Indiana casinos rake in $2.5 Billion in past year
It appears gambling is paying off for the Hoosier state.
Indiana’s 12 casinos raked in about $2.5 Billion between July 2021 and June 202...
IAGR ANNOUNCES DIGITAL TICKET TO UPCOMING CONFERENCE
MEDIA RELEASE
16 September 2022
IAGR ANNOUNCES DIGITAL TICKET TO UPCOMING CONFERENCE
IAGR looks forward to welcom...
Treasurer Goldberg Provides Testimony to the Massachusetts’ Gaming Commission
Today, State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg joined the Massachusetts' Gaming Commission for a virtual hearing to discuss the recent legali...
Peru’s Gaming Regulator Fines More Than 30 Casinos Over Violations
Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur, for its Spanish acronym) is developing the country’s online gaming sector. Since ...
UK's BGC calls on new Secretary of State for DCMS to "find the right balance" in Gambling Review
The UK's Betting and Gaming Council has congratulated Michelle Donelan on becoming the new Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media...
Massachusetts regulators to take their time with sports betting launch; Treasurer pushes for Lottery protection in rules
As Massachusetts works on launching its sports betting market, with more than 40 companies having notified regulators of interest in appl...
Ireland appoints Anne Marie Caulfield as CEO of first gambling industry regulator
James Browne TD, the Minister of State in charge of Law Reform, announced Thursday the appointment of Anne Marie Caulfield as the new Chi...
Ohio Casino Commission Approves First 200 Sports Betting Licenses
Last Week, the OH Casino Control Commission Approved 200 Type C Licenses
Type C Licenses Allow Holders to Place Betting Kiosks in a Ve...
UKGC reappoints John Baillie and Catharine Seddon as Commissioners
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced Friday that the Secretary of State has reappointed John Baillie and Catharine Sed...
UKGC to launch consultation and update timeframe of upcoming customer protection requirements
The UK Gambling Commission has issued an update on the introduction of its new remote customer interaction requirements and guidance. The...