April 3, 2023

The sports betting bill was signed into law by the governor of Kentucky after receiving approval from the Senate

In February, Michael Meredith introduced the bill which has now been signed into law as HB551. Governor Andy Beshear signed House Bill 551 into law on Friday, legalizing sports betting in Kentucky after it received approval from the state Senate. The bill was introduced in February by representative Michael Meredith and allows for retail and […]

April 1, 2023

New AML/CTF legislation approved by the committees of the European Parliament

The Economic and Monetary Affairs and Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs committees of the European Parliament have given their approval to three draft legislations that aim to strengthen the EU’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) regulations. One of these draft legislations is the “single rulebook” regulation, which aims to standardize AML/CTF policies across […]

March 31, 2023

The rules for suspension of gambling licenses in Ukraine are set to undergo reform

As per the proposals put forward by the Ukrainian gambling regulator, the government has agreed to establish fresh certification and inspection protocols. As part of its 2023 action plan, the Ukrainian government has adopted the proposals made by the country’s gambling regulator, the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL). The planned reforms […]

March 27, 2023

Dutch gambling advertising ban enforced from July 1

The prohibition on untargeted gambling advertisements was originally scheduled to take effect at the beginning of this year. Dutch Minister for Legal Protection, Franc Weerwind, has committed to enforcing the ban on untargeted gambling advertisements by no later than July 1. The ban was initially intended to be implemented at the start of this year […]

March 27, 2023

North Carolina’s House approved sports betting bill heads to Senate.

HB347 will allow between 10 to 12 online sports betting operators. HB347 has advanced out of the North Carolina House. Representative Jason Saine and a bipartisan group of lawmakers filed House Bill 347, which has now been approved by a vote of 64-45 in the North Carolina House. The bill will now advance to the […]

March 27, 2023

Irish Labour Party repeats call for ban on gambling ads

The Labour Party introduced a bill to ban gambling ads in 2021. Senator Mark Wall wants the country to follow Belgium’s move to ban all gambling ads. The Labour Party introduced a bill to ban gambling ads in 2021. The Irish Labour Party has repeated its call for tough restrictions on gambling ads in the […]