Legal
UK CMA Threatens Gambling Operators with Legal Action
- June 26, 2017 By Oliver Young -
The UK is one of the countries with a very liberal approach towards gambling and betting. In the UK both online and offline gambling and betting are legal and available. But the market is also regulated and the operators that wish to offer betting and gambling services to UK citizens have to adhere to the […] Continue Reading
Netherlands Could Regulate Online Gambling Market by July 2018
- June 21, 2017 By Riley Wilson -
This year’s Gaming in Holland conference was held on June 13-14 at Amsterdam’s De Hallen Studios, and one of unavoidable topics was the Netherlands’ Remote Gaming Bill. The bill is still waiting its introduction, and according to officials of Dutch Ministry of Security and Justice, the road towards becoming the law is very bumpy. Dutch […] Continue Reading
Online Gambling Association Established in the US
- June 21, 2017 By Oliver Young -
It seems that the support for online gambling legalisation in the US is growing. US is one of the few countries of the developed world where many types of online gambling are restricted or even prohibited. The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 certainly complicated things, although many feel that it might be unconstitutional, […] Continue Reading
Spectrum Gaming Reflects on the SIGHT after 15 Years
- June 19, 2017 By Oliver Young -
The United States is the largest economy in the world and it is understandable that it is one of the most interesting markets for casino operators. The legal situation regarding gambling is rather complicated, it has to be said. Namely, the US is one of the few countries where there are severe restrictions on gambling, […] Continue Reading
EU Court of Justice Considers Gibraltar Part of UK
- June 14, 2017 By Oliver Young -
Gibraltar is one of the leading destinations for international online gambling operators, as this UK overseas territory offers very favourable conditions, low taxes and a perfect environment for all interested parties. That is why a number of operators have decided to move their operations to Gibraltar, either entirely or in part and many of the […] Continue Reading
PAGCOR Suspends Resorts World Manila Licence
- June 12, 2017 By Oliver Young -
A lot of things have happened in the Philippine casino industry in the past few years. There have been serious worries after gambling opponent Rodrigo Duterte became the country’s President. Duterte pledged to stop online gambling and that raised the concerns that the whole casino industry is in danger. Fortunately, Duterte took a step back […] Continue Reading
Adelson Campaigning against VGT Legalisation in Pennsylvania
- June 7, 2017 By Oliver Young -
Legalising online casinos and other forms of gambling in the United States, as a whole and on a state level, would’ve been much easier if there wasn’t such strong opposition. There are many powerful individuals and organisations who oppose all sort of legal reforms that would allow states to be less restrictive in regards to […] Continue Reading
Illinois One Step Closer to Online Gambling Legalization
- June 6, 2017 By Riley Wilson -
The legalization of online gambling is still a hot topic in the United States, since many states are preparing their legislation for such a move. Although we’re still waiting all those bills to become proper laws, the whole situation regarding this issue is changing for the better. The latest state seriously considering the legalization of […] Continue Reading
New Jersey to Offer Relief to Atlantic City Casinos
- June 5, 2017 By Oliver Young -
New Jersey will be introducing new legislation in the upcoming weeks that are to give Atlantic City casinos some relief and stimulate the growth of the industry in the city, Governor Chris Christie revealed in an official press conference last Thursday. The expected time by which the legislative changes are to be revealed is within […] Continue Reading
First Draft of GAME Act Revealed, Next Stop the Congress
- June 1, 2017 By Riley Wilson -
After the House Energy & Commerce Committee revealed the first draft of ‘The Gaming Accountability & Modernisation Enhancement Act’, the next stop on the road to its adoption is the United States Congress. The GAME Act, as it’s also known, will stipulate the terms and conditions for those states who wish to allow licensed sports […] Continue Reading