Spain’s Supreme Court Rolls Back Stringent Gambling Ad Restrictions In a landmark ruling, Spain’s Supreme Court has partially upheld an appeal by the Spanish Digital Gaming Association (Jdigital) against the stringent Royal Decree 958/2020, bringing significant changes to the country’s gambling advertising landscape. This decree, initially enacted in November 2020 to curb minors’ exposure to […]
Italy Revamps Online Gambling License Framework and Prepares for Lotto Euro Tender Italy’s government has unveiled a comprehensive overhaul of its online gambling license framework, signaling a significant shift in the regulatory landscape. Published in the parliamentary gazette, the new structure introduces nine-year online gambling concessions, set to be granted by year’s end, with license […]
Alabama’s Legislative Tug-of-War: The Fate of Lottery and Casino Bill Hangs in Balance In the heart of Dixie, a legislative standoff unfolds over the future of gambling in Alabama. The Alabama House of Representatives, facing a pivotal moment, rejected Senate amendments to a significant lottery and gambling legislation on Thursday. This action underlines the persistent […]
Bulgaria’s Gambling Legislation Reform Stalls in Parliament A Legislative Limbo: Bulgaria’s Failed Attempt at Gambling Reform In a surprising turn of events, Bulgaria’s parliament sees proposed gambling reforms fall flat, leaving the industry in a state of uncertainty. Among the reforms was a controversial blanket ban on gambling advertising, a bold move aiming to reshape […]
Kansas Advances Tribal Sports Betting: A New Horizon for the Iowa Tribe A Milestone in Tribal Gaming Legislation The landscape of sports betting in Kansas is poised for a transformative shift with the recent legislative approval granted to the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska. This pivotal decision marks not just an expansion of gaming […]
Mississippi’s Leap Towards Online Sports Betting: Navigating the Legislative Hurdles Mississippi Stands on the Precipice of Online Sports Betting Revolution The Mississippi Senate Gaming Committee‘s recent approval of House Bill 774 marks a pivotal moment in the state’s gambling history. With the legislative clock ticking, the prospect of legalizing online sports betting in Mississippi has […]
Navigating the Hurdles: Italy’s Slow March Towards Gambling Reform Italy’s ambitious plan to overhaul its gambling sector is encountering significant roadblocks, as negotiations between the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and the nation’s 20 autonomous regions struggle to gain momentum. Amid the complexities of harmonizing updated legislation across diverse jurisdictions, stakeholders grapple with proposed […]
Sweden Bolsters Fight Against Match-Fixing with New Legislative Measures Sweden has taken a decisive step forward in the battle against match-fixing with a proposed expansion of laws governing information sharing among key stakeholders. This initiative, spearheaded by the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS), underscores a national commitment to cleansing sports and betting markets […]
The Tumultuous Fate of Jackson’s Casino Bill: A Missed Opportunity for Mississippi? In a dramatic turn of events, the Mississippi House of Representatives witnessed the rapid rise and fall of a bill that could have significantly altered the gaming landscape of Jackson, Mississippi. Amidst a flurry of political maneuvering, the proposal, HB 1989, introduced by […]
Georgia Sports Betting Bill Fails Amid Tax Dispute, Awaiting Future Consensus In a pivotal moment for Georgia’s gambling landscape, the state’s legislative session concluded with a significant setback for sports betting proponents. The proposed bill, advocating for a 20% tax on sports betting proceeds, faltered amidst a tax dispute, underscoring deep divisions within the legislature. […]