Brazil Moves to Legalize Land-Based Gambling: A Transformative Bill Heads to Senate Debate A New Era for Brazilian Gambling—In a significant legislative development, the Brazilian Senate is gearing up to debate Bill 2,234/2022, a comprehensive proposal aimed at revolutionizing the country’s gambling landscape. This bill, which introduces federal regulations for land-based casinos, horseracing, and the […]
Virginia’s Skill Games Bill Controversy: Legislative Debates and Community Protests A Pivotal Moment for Virginia’s Gambling Landscape—As Virginia gears up for a critical legislative session on April 17, the state finds itself at the heart of a heated debate over the future of skill games. Governor Glenn Youngkin’s recent amendments to Senate Bill 212, which […]
Navigating the High Stakes: Ireland’s Path to Gambling Regulation and the Cost of Delays A Crucial Transition in Irish Gambling Oversight—As Ireland stands on the cusp of implementing comprehensive gambling legislation, the formation of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland has sparked significant public and political interest. Despite not yet being operational, this new body […]
Maryland’s Stalled Online Casino Bill: A Delayed Bet on iGaming’s Future Imagine the excitement of hitting the jackpot from the comfort of your home in Maryland. This vision of convenient and engaging online gambling was on the brink of realization with the proposed House Bill 1319. However, the dreams of Maryland’s avid gamers were put […]
A Bold Move Against Gambling Fraud The Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine has taken a dramatic step by confiscating UAH700 million (approximately €17.3 million) from a top gambling operator, signaling a tough stance against tax evasion within the gambling sector. This action underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring compliance and integrity within the industry. In-Depth […]
Mississippi Set to Pave the Way for Online Sports Betting with Groundbreaking Legislation In an ambitious move to redefine its gambling landscape, the Mississippi House of Representatives is gearing up to debate HB774, a pivotal bill that proposes the legalization of online sports wagering in the Magnolia State. This legislation represents a significant leap forward […]
Historic Milestone: Kyrgyzstan Issues Its First Online Casino Licenses In a groundbreaking development for the Kyrgyzstan gambling industry, the country has taken a significant step by issuing its first-ever online casino licenses. Palmium and Internet Technologies Venice are the pioneers who have been granted these coveted licenses, marking a new era in Kyrgyzstan’s approach to […]
Dutch Regulator KSA Takes Firm Action Against Illegal Bingo Events in Dordrecht The Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has intensified its crackdown on illegal gambling activities by shutting down an unauthorized bingo operation in Dordrecht, Netherlands. The illegal bingo events, which attracted hundreds of customers including minors, were held by the Dordtse Queens bingo business. […]