With a unanimous vote of 105 in favor and none against, the National Congress of Peru has successfully passed amendments to its Gambling Law 2022, effectively closing a series of loopholes. The Gambling Law in Peru is pending the signature of President Dina Boluarte. The recent amendments, which include a revision to article 40, aim […]
With the signing of Senate Bill 475 by Governor Bill Lee, Tennessee will implement a unique taxation system for sports betting operators. Instead of taxing gaming revenue, the law will tax the operators’ sports betting handle. This distinctive tax regime will go into effect on July 1, making Tennessee the sole state in the United […]
Three state lawmakers in New Jersey are advocating for a reevaluation of how underage gamblers are penalized for violating the state law that restricts gambling to individuals aged 21 and older. Currently, offenders face fines ranging from $500 to $1,000. In 2022, New Jersey Senators James Beach (D-Camden), Shirley Turner (D-Mercer), and Patrick Diegnan Jr. […]
The latest survey on gambling harms reveals that the number of individuals in Norway affected by problem gambling has significantly decreased, more than halving since 2019. A recent study conducted by Spillforsk at the University of Bergen has revealed that approximately 23,000 individuals in Norway are currently dealing with problem gambling, while an additional 93,000 […]
North Carolina has taken a significant step towards the legalization of sports betting, as its state Senate has successfully voted in favor of a bill that would facilitate this process. On March 13, House Bill 347 was introduced in North Carolina. After successfully passing the state’s House of Representatives on March 30, it advanced to […]
During the Q1, Austrian police conducted raids on illicit gambling establishments, while Austria’s financial police provided updates on their enforcement measures against illegal gambling. Austria’s financial police force, known as the Bundesministerium Finanzen, revealed that it issued fines amounting to €492,000 for illegal gambling during the initial quarter of this year. The authority conducted inspections […]
In an effort to mitigate children’s exposure to certain content, the UK government is actively examining an “Online Safety Bill.” Recent findings have revealed instances of pre-teens accessing “hook-up” and gambling websites, which is likely to prompt significant reforms from platforms such as Google, Apple, and others. Social media platforms and service providers are facing […]
New regulations have been approved in Peru, leading to a threefold increase in the cost of acquiring gaming licenses. The price for new licenses will now amount to Sol2.97m ($808,000/ £652,000/ €753,000). On the evening of May 25th, the Commission of Economy, Central Bank, Ministry of Finance, Financial Intelligence Unit, and the Congress of Peru […]
During a raid on a premises in Amsterdam, suspected of facilitating illegal gambling activities, the police in the Netherlands have arrested 11 individuals. In collaboration with the regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the police conducted a raid on a location situated on Nieuwpoortkade in Amsterdam-West on May 20. The operation was prompted by reports of illegal commercial […]
Experts have engaged with Congress regarding the evaluation of modifications to the law governing online gambling and sports betting. The Foreign Trade and Tourism Commission conducted a session yesterday to assess these proposed changes. Less than a year after the approval of Law 31,557, which regulates remote gaming and sports betting in Peru, lawmakers are […]