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Gambling News - 'Legislation'
Industry
April 25, 2024
EU’s Anti-money Laundering Efforts Strengthened with New Rules
Newly approved anti-money laundering (AML) rules will safeguard the Old Continent from such criminal activities. On Wednesday, the European Parliament confirmed that it has approved a new package of AML rules applicable to the European Union. The new rules, as explained by the EP, seek to ensure “people with a legitimate interest, including journalists, media […]
Legal
April 25, 2024
Gambling Ad Rules in Ireland to Impact Some Charity Draws
Changes to the gambling sector in Ireland are expected with a review of the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022. Similar to the UK, lawmakers pushed for changes that would help curb the rate of problem gambling, protecting vulnerable individuals while also safeguarding children from the activity via restrictions related to gambling advertising. One of the tough […]
Legal
April 24, 2024
Ireland: Lawmakers Consider Exception for Ads by Gambling Charities
Similarly to the overhaul of the gambling sector in Great Britain, lawmakers in Ireland are considering significant changes to the gambling regulations. The review of the 2022 Gambling Regulation Bill is expected to protect consumers, while establishing strict rules related to gambling advertising and inducements that licensed casinos and sports betting operators may offer. Wednesday […]
Industry
April 24, 2024
Bulgaria Mulls over Gambling Ad Ban
Bulgarian MPs have proposed new changes to the country’s Gambling Act several weeks after shooting down a proposal that sought to reduce problem gambling via changes to the gambling advertising regulations. The latest proposal, sponsored by GERB-UDF and the Movement for Rights and Freedom (MRF/DPS), seeks to introduce a blanket ban on gambling ads. The […]
Industry
April 22, 2024
New Bill Proposes Regulation of Online Gambling in South Africa
For three decades the African National Congress (ANC) has dominated the political scene in South Africa. This enabled the party’s majority to reject or approve different bills, making it difficult for the opposition to push for change. Yet, ahead of the upcoming national and provincial elections at the end of May, the Democratic Alliance (DA), […]
Industry
April 22, 2024
UK Government Is Reluctant to Restrict In-Stadium Ads
The UK government is reluctant to introduce stricter restrictions of gambling advertising in spite of calls from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). In response to the latter body’s second report, the government said that more evidence is needed. For context, the DCMS urged for a reduction in ads during sporting events, […]
Casino
April 19, 2024
NYC City Council Approves Zoning for Casino Legalization
New York State previously announced its plans to introduce three new downstate casino licenses. One of those licenses is expected to be awarded for New York City and there are plenty of leading gaming operators and developers who have already shown interest. Overall, there are nine bids for a casino license for the Big Apple. […]
Sports
April 18, 2024
Missouri Pro-Betting Campaign Has Collected 300K Signatures
Winning for Missouri Education, a campaign that seeks to legalize sports betting and generate more taxes for schools in the state, has reached a significant milestone. According to a spokesperson, the campaign has now collected over 300,000 signatures, nearing its goal. The campaign still has a month before its official deadline. Winning for Missouri Education […]
Legal
April 18, 2024
Virginia Senate Rejects Youngkin’s Skill Games Amendments
The Virginia Senate rejected Governor Glenn Youngkin’s amendments to a proposal to legalize and tax skill games. However, Youngkin can still opt to veto the legislation and keep skill games banned. Skill games have been a point of contention for years. While similar to slot machines, such games allow players to choose the winning paylines […]
Industry
April 17, 2024
Alabama Gambling Bill Advances to Senate Conference Committee
An Alabama bill, proposing a significant expansion of gambling activities has been gaining traction recently. The proposal, House Bill 151 (HB 151), has undergone many amendments as the House and Senate lawmakers continue to disagree on key points within the text of the proposal. Back in February, the House representatives implemented changes to the bill, […]