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Industry
August 23, 2024
Missourians Sue to Block Sports Betting Measure from November Ballot
Two Missouri citizens are suing to remove a proposed constitutional amendment legalizing sports betting on the state’s 5 November ballot. Political consultants Blake Lawrence and Jacqueline Wood have accused Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft of incorrectly conducting the certification procedure whether the petition had met the necessary criteria for inclusion on the ballot. The Measure […]
Lottery
August 7, 2024
Proposal in Utah Calls for Border-Only Lottery to Retain Gambling Revenue
There are currently only two US states that have the toughest laws when it comes to gambling. Those are Hawaii and Utah, where any form of gambling, including lottery, is illegal. In Utah, there’s an active constitutional ban on gambling activities dating back to 1896. Last year lawmakers in the state tried to legalize a […]
Industry
August 5, 2024
Australia Considers Gambling Ads Cap Instead of Blanket Ban
Australia continues to mull over a ban on gambling ads. As the discussions continue, Anthony Albanese’s administration has reportedly proposed a cap on TV ads instead of an outright ban. Under a new measure proposed by communications minister Michelle Rowland, ads would be capped to no more than two adverts an hour on each TV […]
Industry
July 30, 2024
New Zealand Government Opens Online Casino Licensing Process
In a significant shift, the New Zealand government has announced plans to auction off licenses for online casinos. The country is introducing measures to regulate gambling activity, minimize gambling harm, and bolster tax revenues. While such a dynamic shift will be challenging, New Zealand remains confident that liberalizing its gambling market will bring significant positives. […]
Lottery
July 30, 2024
Massachusetts Online Lottery Eyes Q4 2025 Launch
Massachusetts lawmakers first pondered the concept of an Internet lottery platform in 2012, but it faced significant resistance. Legislators have consistently opposed online gambling for the past 12 years. However, a recent legislative compromise has finally addressed these lingering concerns, leading to the long-expected legalization of iLottery in Massachusetts. iLottery Should Provide Significant Benefits Governor […]
Casino
July 30, 2024
LVS Remains Bullish on Texas, Meets with Local Leaders
The efforts to get gaming legalized in Texas continued as Las Vegas Sands representatives met with North Texas leaders. The casino and hospitality powerhouse hopes to secure enough support to get resort-style casinos legalized in the state finally. While experts predict that gambling could create as many as 70,000 new permanent jobs and over twice […]
Industry
July 29, 2024
Online Gambling Skyrockets in Australia, Sparking Renewed Calls for Reform
Online gambling in Australia has surged over the past 12 months, new data shows, placing more pressure to introduce wide-ranging industry reforms. Recent findings also confirmed that problem gambling is also on the rise, highlighting Australia’s ongoing difficulties in introducing meaningful change to the sector. The country’s federal nature further complicates this matter, making centralized […]
Industry
July 12, 2024
Oklahoma’s Gambling Legislation Stalls amid Stakeholder Disagreements
Oklahoma’s latest attempt to legalize sports betting has encountered a substantial roadblock due to ongoing disagreements between the Governor and the state’s tribes. Despite Governor Kevin Stitt’s public push for sports betting legalization during the last legislative session, there has been little progress, according to Matthew Morgan, chairman of the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association. Tribes […]
Industry
July 8, 2024
Canada’s Gambling Ads Bill Continues to Draw Controversy
Operators and sports organizations are growing uneasy as the Canadian parliament is mulling over a bill (Bill S-269) that could limit or even ban gambling ads. Critics have voiced their concerns arguing that harsher measures could have adverse effects. The Canadian Football League, for example, doesn’t agree that a national framework is required to regulate […]
Industry
July 5, 2024
NJ Measure Would Allow Wagering on In-State College Teams
A new measure in New Jersey seeks to revoke the ban preventing operators from offering wagering on in-state college teams. Arguing that the restriction is outdated, proponents of the new bill seek to remove it and refresh the state’s betting market. New Jersey was among the pioneers of sports betting following the PASPA’s repeal in […]
