Ontario’s ambitious proposal to integrate daily fantasy sports (DFS) and online poker with international players is under judicial review. The Court of Appeal’s ruling could redefine Ontario’s online gambling landscape, influencing regulations across Canada. By pooling global liquidity, Ontario aims to create a dynamic gaming ecosystem while enhancing consumer protections and revenues. Explore the legal […]
Kyrgyzstan has taken a significant step toward revitalizing its economy by approving a bill to legalize casinos in hotels. In a move designed to attract foreign investment and tourism, Kyrgyzstan’s parliament passed the bill through three readings, marking a turning point in the country’s approach to gambling. Under the new framework, casinos will be allowed […]
The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) has imposed a significant €675,000 fine on NetX Betting Limited for offering unlicensed online gambling services in the Netherlands. This is not NetX’s first legal violation in the Dutch market, but the second time the company has faced penalties from the KSA for operating without the necessary permits. The fine […]
New York has taken a firm stand on responsible gaming, now mandating problem gambling warnings in mobile betting ads. Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a law requiring all sports betting and gaming advertisements to include these vital warnings. This move aims to protect New Yorkers from the addictive effects of gambling, fostering a safer gaming […]
Belgium Sets 21 as Minimum Age for All Gambling; Concerns Over Illegal Market Rise Belgium has implemented a significant change in its gambling regulations, raising the minimum age for gambling to 21 across all sectors. This move, intended to standardize age requirements and enhance player protection, comes amid growing concerns about the impact of gambling […]
Brazil’s Congress Overturns Presidential Veto, Altering Betting Tax Framework A Strategic Shift in Brazil’s Gambling Tax Policy In a surprising legislative turnaround, Brazil’s Congress has overturned a significant presidential veto concerning gambling taxes. This pivotal decision alters the tax obligations for countless bettors and may reshape the gambling industry’s landscape. Explore the implications of this […]
A New Era for Ukrainian Gambling: Parliament Votes to Dissolve KRAIL Amidst Regulatory Overhaul In a landmark decision, Ukraine’s parliament has voted to dissolve the key gambling regulator, KRAIL, reshaping the future of gambling in the nation. Amidst the backdrop of ongoing conflict and societal concerns, this move is set to redefine how gambling is […]
Reform and Resistance: The Stakes of Curaçao’s New Gambling Legislation Attention, Gambling Industry Stakeholders! – Amid sweeping regulatory changes worldwide, Curaçao’s ambitious overhaul of its offshore gambling laws has hit a procedural snag, drawing sharp criticism from the Dutch State Secretary for Kingdom Relations and Digitalisation, Alexandra van Huffelen. As the island aims to refine […]
Romania Tightens iGaming Controls with New B2B Regulations Navigating New Norms in Romanian iGaming—Romania has introduced groundbreaking legislation that significantly alters the operational landscape for Business-to-Business (B2B) iGaming service providers. Law no. 107/2024, heralding a new era of stringent regulatory measures, was published in the government gazette and is set to be implemented swiftly, reshaping […]
DraftKings Accused of Deceptive ‘Risk-Free’ Bets in New York Class Action Lawsuit DraftKings Under Legal Scrutiny for ‘Risk-Free’ Bets—DraftKings is facing a class action lawsuit in the Southern District of New York, challenging its marketing of “risk-free” bets as misleading. Filed on behalf of plaintiff Samantha Guery by Reese LLP, the lawsuit alleges that these […]