Public Gaming Industry
Regulatory Issues
The Dutch gaming authority KSA has called for legislation and regulations concerning online gambling to be tightened
Gaming sites ‘not doing enough to prevent gambling addiction’
The Dutch gaming authority KSA has called for legislation and regulations co…
United Arab Emirate (UAE) establishes General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), appoints Kevin Mullally to CEO
The UAE has announced a new federal authority to manage commercial gaming and a national lottery in the country.
The General Commercial Ga…
New UK Gambling Regs Under Fire Over Lack of Evidentiary Support Claims
Some of the measures the UK government proposed through its gambling white paper may do more harm than good. Absent solid evidence to suppo…
Tabcorp fined $1 million for not complying with VGCCC directions
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has fined Tabcorp Wagering (VIC) Pty Ltd $1 million for not complying with two…
Brazil’s Updated Sports Betting Framework Could Include Gambling Provisions
There’s a chance that Brazil could consider bringing back its gambling market much sooner than anticipated. It could be covered in the upco…
Lootbox regulation: experts confirm WestLotto's call for a round table
You can follow the current discussion on the subject of loot boxes at the webinar of the authorities' mirror with WestLotto and w…
New York State regulators release first set of answers to queries from Downstate casino license applicants
State gambling regulators have released the initial Q&A responses from downstate New York casino applicants, shedding light on their ea…
For Bacelar, the lack of regulation of sports betting in Brazil ‘borders on the absurd’
The Federal Deputy of the Green Party (PV), Bacelar, is a declared enthusiast of the gambling sector. In an interview with Projeto Prisma…
Attorney: MA Gambling Regulators Proving They’re ‘Not To Be Trifled With’
Tim Lowry is a partner at national law firm Holland & Knight, specializing in gaming law. He’s based in Philadelphia, but his job requi…
Pennsylvania Chief Gaming Regulator Asks Lawmakers to Resolve Skill Gaming Issue
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s (PGCB) top official is calling on state lawmakers to settle the skill gaming debate.
Skill gaming…
German gambling regulator calls Malta’s Bill 55 "incompatible" with European requirements
Gluecksspiel (GGL), Germany's federal gambling regulator, has called Malta’s new gaming bill (Bill 55) "a protective shield" that is not co…
What Are Unregulated ‘Skill Games’ And Why Should Consumers Be Concerned About Them?
Many businesses, even smaller ones, are nearly always interested in ways to capture as much of their customers’ money as possible. In that…
Amid gambling violations, NFL players debate betting policy
Ten NFL players have been suspended for gambling violations since April, and the infractions have revealed a foundational problem: Many pla…
Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group hit with $550k fine
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission has fined the Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group AU$550,000 for operating 220 ga…
The UK Government's Call to Regulate Crypto Trading as Gambling
The House of Commons Treasury Select Committee recently released a report advocating for the UK government to regulate crypto trading as ga…
Massachusetts Gaming Regulator Hints at DFS (Daily Fantasy Sports) Review
Single-player DFS may seem like an oxymoron to old-school DFS fans who enjoy peer-to-peer play through DraftKings and FanDuel. But it’s rea…
Major Regulatory Changes in the Greek Casino Sector Being Considered by the Hellenic Gaming Commission
Major changes in the way casinos are operated in Greece are expected to become one of the main discussion topics in the next few weeks.
Ma…
India: 28% GST on online gaming may not impact taxation on e-sports, video games
Rules in the works for demarcation between the two forms of online gaming
The recently proposed 28 per cent goods and services tax (GST) o…
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Fines Sports Betting Operators for Violating Gaming Commission Regulations
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission recently issued decisions resulting in fines for three of the state’s sports betting operators — MGM Sp…
NFL seeks federal help to combat 'illicit' sports betting
The NFL outlined the league's gambling policy and called for federal assistance to address the "illicit sports betting market" in a respons…
Brazil: Federal Government is already starting to debate on ‘Legal Framework for Gambling‘
The Federal Government is already starting to debate on an interim basis the support for the processing of the project that can legalize ga…
UK Takes a Swipe at Video Game Loot Boxes Through New Guidelines
The UK will soon see more stringent guidelines on the sale of video games, particularly when it comes to in-game purchases from loot boxes…
Brazil: Sports betting and online games can be taxed at 15% by the Government and Senate
The Federal Government and the Federal Senate are considering the implementation of a 15% tax on sports betting and online gaming.
Accordi…
Following announcements from the UK government over the gambling review white paper, key players within the industry have given their feedback
Following announcements from the UK government over the gambling review white paper, key players within the industry have given their feedb…
UK Gambling Commission issues £594,000 penalty
The UK Gambling Commission has handed operator Star Racing a £594,000 penalty over anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures…
GERMANY: Gambling on the Internet: New seal to signify legal license and protect consumers
Gambling on the Internet: New seal to protect consumers
Highlights: The Joint Gambling Authority of the Länder (GGL) will introduce the se…