Proposed legislation to restrict sports gambling advertisements in Chile advances to Senate

Chilean lawmakers are pushing for a ban on sports clubs advertising betting, with a proposed bill that would prohibit agreements between clubs and sports betting operators. Chile’s Chamber of Deputies has passed a bill, bulletin N°14.892-29, that seeks to ban agreements between sports clubs and betting operators. The bill aims to safeguard sports integrity by […]

April 23, 2023

Kahnawake challenging Ontario on iGaming

The passage of Bill C-218, also known as the Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act, and the subsequent amendments to the Criminal Code have paved the way for provinces and territories in Canada to offer single-event sports betting within their jurisdictions. Provinces such as Ontario have wasted no time in seizing this opportunity, not only […]

SBC Summit North America

SBC Summit North America MAY 9-11 2023MEADOWLANDS EXPOSITION CENTER, NEW JERSEY The Leading iGaming & Sports Betting Event in North America The SBC Summit North America is the premier conference and tradeshow dedicated to the rapidly growing online betting and gaming industry in the United States and Canada. Set in New Jersey, a hub for […]

April 23, 2023

Oklahoma Senate rejects advancement of sports betting bill

Although House Bill 1027 successfully passed in the House, the Senate has expressed the need for additional discussions with tribes, preventing the bill from advancing further. Oklahoma’s House Bill 1027, sponsored by state representative Ken Luttrell, did not progress beyond the Senate committee before the deadline, resulting in its failure. As a result, sports betting […]

April 22, 2023

Macau Introduces New Legislation on Casino Credit and Junket Agreements

The Macau government has introduced a bill that, if approved, would replace an existing gaming credit law. The proposed bill specifically requires junket operators to establish formal contracts when extending credit to players. This is part of the government’s efforts to regulate and oversee the junket industry, potentially mitigating risks associated with illegal activities and […]

April 21, 2023

Three igaming operators face monetary penalties from AGCO

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has imposed monetary penalties totaling CA$70,000 (approximately $52,000) on three igaming operators. However, all three operators retain the right to appeal these rulings. The registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued notices of monetary penalty to three AGCO-registered internet […]

April 21, 2023

Governor of Virginia Enacts Legislation Establishing Committee for Problem Gambling Treatment

Governor Glenn Youngkin has taken a proactive step in preventing gambling addiction by signing SB, which establishes the Virginia Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Advisory Committee. This new committee will be dedicated to addressing the issue of problem gambling in the state and developing strategies and programs to provide treatment and support to those who […]

April 21, 2023

The Oklahoma Senate does not advance sports betting bill

Despite being passed by the House, House Bill 1027, which pertains to sports betting, fails to advance in the Oklahoma Senate as further discussions with tribal representatives are sought by the Senate. Oklahoma’s House Bill 1027, sponsored by state representative Ken Luttrell, did not pass the Senate committee before the deadline, resulting in a delay […]

April 13, 2023

Proposed legislation aims to lift prohibition on gambling in Albania

The draft legislation aims to reverse the four-year-long prohibition on sports betting and non-casino gambling in Albania, which was implemented in 2018. The Albanian government is currently in the process of reviewing a draft law that proposes to lift the country’s ban on gambling. Since January 2019, gambling has been prohibited outside of state-sanctioned casinos […]