Legal
Australia Bans Online Gambling Credit Lines
- May 3, 2017 By Riley Wilson -
Australian online gambling operators have suffered a new blow from the country’s legislators, who decided they won’t be able to offer credit lines to their customers. Legislators believe credit lines encourage players to gamble money they do not have and can lead into debt and problem gambling. A Tough Time For Operators Credit lines were […] Continue Reading
Alabama Senate Committee Approves DFS Bill
- May 3, 2017 By Oliver Young -
It seems that Alabama is on its way join the group of US states which have legalised daily fantasy sports. This Southern state has come a long way since last year, when Alabama Attorney General informed daily fantasy sports operators that DFS are banned in this state. Now, those that pushed towards DFS legalisation have […] Continue Reading
Nevada Governor Discussed Online Gambling in Washington
- May 1, 2017 By Oliver Young -
Supporters of online gambling legalisation in America have been fighting their battle for many years. The future of US online casinos is still not determined, but there have been certain new developments. Ever since Trump was elected and he appointed new people on several positions in the White House, there have been speculations and debates […] Continue Reading
Trump – Adelson Alliance in Tatters, Casino Mogul Disappointed
- April 26, 2017 By Oliver Young -
It is no secret that Sheldon Adelson is one of the most prominent opponents of online gambling legalisation in the US. In fact, he has, on several occasions requested a federal online ban, even though most experts agree that such a ban would violate the constitution. Adelson has listed few different reasons as his main […] Continue Reading
UKGC Has a Clear Position on Regulation of eSports
- April 25, 2017 By Riley Wilson -
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has released a 17-page report on esports, focused on the existing regulations in this area, and discussing its impact on the British market and the risks it could bring. The so called ‘position paper’ is quite clear when it comes to regulating esports, saying the same legal framework can […] Continue Reading
Florida Supreme Court Approves Constitutional Amendment Regarding Gambling
- April 24, 2017 By Oliver Young -
Earlier this year the Florida House passed a new gambling bill. However, that wasn’t the end of it, as the problems started when the bill was supposed to be introduced in the State Senate. The Senators weren’t as keen as the House Representatives, so it seemed that the bill was blocked. Gambling proponents tried to […] Continue Reading
New Hampshire Senator Places Another Casino Bill on the Table
- April 17, 2017 By Samantha A. -
The sale of a prime location for constructing a casino, Rockingham Park this past year has not prevented lawmakers’ in their attempts to expand upon gambling within New Hampshire. Senator Lou D’Allesandro is the man behind a bill this current year which would allow two casinos to be constructed within the state. Although, the Senator […] Continue Reading
PhilWeb’s 2016 Income Falls Dramatically
- April 17, 2017 By Oliver Young -
The Philippines have been one of the top gambling destinations on the Far East for quite a while. Many online gambling licences were issued by the country’s licencing authorities and many operators had their branches and offices in the country. Casino gaming developers and technology providers were also established. Things were going pretty well for […] Continue Reading
Massachusetts Tribe Gets Court Approval for Casino
- April 12, 2017 By Oliver Young -
Massachusetts is a state where gambling and gambling related topics often find their way in the news. Even though voters rejected the idea of opening a second slot parlour in the state on a referendum held on the same date with the 2016 Presidential Election, the gambling industry in this state has a lot to […] Continue Reading
Kenya’s New Gambling Tax Threatens the Entire Industry
- April 6, 2017 By Riley Wilson -
Gambling industry in Kenya is in shambles, after the latest announcement from the government regarding the tax rates. The current fiscal budget will include a new 50% tax, which came as a serious blow to the country’s gambling operators. An Unfair Increase Up until now, they were paying a 7,5% tax on their gambling revenue. […] Continue Reading