On Wednesday, the Vermont Senate granted preliminary approval to a bill that legalizes online sports betting in the state. The Senate made some changes to the regulations proposed in the House version of the bill. Bill H127 will require final approval from the Senate and then it will return to the House for review. If […]
Merkur Casino has been fined €45,000 (£39,589/$49,763) by the Netherlands’ gaming regulator, de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), for permitting a self-excluded player to access its casino premises in the municipality of Almere. According to KSA, the self-excluded player, who was registered with the Netherlands’ self-exclusion register Cruks, was able to enter Merkur Casino nine times between 17 […]
The Commission of Economy, Banks, Finance and Financial Intelligence has granted approval for the amendment of multiple law articles in Peru. One of the recently introduced regulations is related to the iGaming and online sports betting industry, which prohibits players from maintaining anonymity while playing. This move aims to curb financial fraud and potential tax […]
Sweden’s government has urged the Spelinspektionen, the country’s gambling regulator, to collaborate with the Financial Supervisory Authority (Finansinspektionen) to effectively combat illegal gambling. This move follows recent changes made to the Spelinspektionen’s powers. The government believes that closer coordination between the two regulators will help regulate financial transactions associated with gambling, allowing them to better […]
The Victorian gambling regulator, VGCCC, directed Crown Casino in Melbourne on May 4th to ensure that all electronic gaming machines in Victoria have visible play and expenditure limits. This directive must be implemented by December 2023. As an anti-money laundering measure, every electronic gaming machine at Crown Casino will now be linked to a patron’s […]
Laurence Robertson, a Conservative MP, is being investigated by the UK Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards regarding his association with the Betting and Gaming Council, following a report by NationalWorld. The media outlet suggested that Robertson’s £2,000-per-month position may violate regulations. Since the Owen Paterson controversy in 2021, a new code has been implemented that prohibits […]
The UK government’s gambling white paper has caused controversy not for its proposals, but for leaving much to be defined through further consultations, as criticized by members of the House of Lords. In an exchange with parliamentary under-secretary of state Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay, several peers expressed support for the white paper’s provisions but […]
Regulators overseeing gaming in seven US states have jointly appealed to Attorney General Merrick Garland to prioritize the crackdown on illegal offshore sportsbooks and online casinos. In a letter co-signed by officials from Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Nevada, they emphasized the need for collaboration with the Department of Justice, citing their […]
The UK government has released a gambling white paper outlining proposals for updating the 2005 Gambling Act, which includes a large number of proposed consultations to be carried out by the Gambling Commission. The Commission is already working on implementing these proposals, and some of the required consultations will be launched soon, according to Tim […]
CT Interactive has received certification for over 190 games to be used in Georgia, which grants Georgian operators access to the exclusive portfolio of the global casino content provider. Dimitar Muhovski, the Chief Development Officer in Georgia & Central Asia at CT Interactive, expressed his enthusiasm by stating that it is a great honor for […]