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Industry
February 28, 2025
Lottery Couriers Disappointed as Texas Votes to Prohibit Their Services
Texas lawmakers unanimously agreed to pass a bill prohibiting lottery couriers in Texas. The measure, which Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick had been promoting for a while, was deeply disappointing to the Coalition of Texas Lottery Couriers, which claimed that they have always honored the trust of their Texan customers. Lottery Couriers Have Become a Point […]
Industry
February 27, 2025
Philippines Mulls Over Online Casino Ban as POGOs Evade the Law
Philippine lawmakers are calling for a prohibition on online casinos amid instances of non-compliance from the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Although POGOs were banned in 2024, some have continued to operate regardless, violating the country’s law. Senator Hontiveros Asks the President to Stop Online Gaming Senator Risa Hontiveros called for a prohibition of online […]
Industry
February 27, 2025
Kentucky Bill to Channel Betting Money Toward Local Governments
A new bill in Kentucky seeks to change how the money from the state’s horse racing wagering tax is distributed. Lawmakers proposed injecting some of these proceeds back into local governments, which would thus be able to fund a variety of initiatives. HB 782 to Redirect Betting Money Toward Communities Kentucky, for context, currently channels […]
Industry
February 25, 2025
Second US State Considers Banning Online Sports Wagering
Maryland lawmakers are considering a significant overhaul of the state’s gaming landscape with the introduction of Senate Bill 1033, which seeks to ban online sports betting as of 1 January 2026. The bill, spearheaded by Senator Joanne Benson, proposes banning sports wagering while keeping retail sportsbooks. The bill also includes provisions to refund application fees […]
Lottery
February 25, 2025
Texas Lottery Commission Puts Forward Ban on Lottery Couriers
The Texas Lottery Commission has put forward a proposed ban on lottery courier services amid recent controversies. Local authorities have long argued that such products undermine the integrity of the lottery and are akin to online gambling. Lottery Couriers Have Stirred Controversies Lottery couriers are services, which purchase lottery tickets on behalf of players and […]
Industry
February 24, 2025
Hong Kong Considers Legalizing Basketball Bets to Address Budget Deficit
Hong Kong is reportedly considering to legalize bets on basketball. This move would tap into the popularity of basketball in the region and would generate additional funds for the government. The Government Needs Additional Tax Streams The South China Morning Post (SCMP) said that Paul Chan Mo-po, Hong Kong’s financial secretary, is eyeing a variety […]
Industry
February 20, 2025
Sweden to Review Gambling Act Shortly after 2024 Gaming Report
The Swedish government has decided to review the country’s Gambling Act shortly after the Spelinspektionen published the industry’s financial report for 2024. The Swedish Online Gambling Industry Association (BOS) has long requested this review. 2024 Was a Stable Year for Swedish Gambling The Swedish regulator, Spelinspektionen, reported that licensed gaming companies recorded a total turnover […]
Industry
February 20, 2025
Casino Smoking Ban Bill Picks up Speed in Iowa
The debate on smoking while on the casino gaming floor has been ongoing for more than a decade. While since the pandemic, some casinos across the US decided to go from being smoke-free temporarily to banning smoking permanently, casinos in some states are still permitted to offer indoor smoking. That’s the case for Iowa, a […]
Industry
February 20, 2025
Mississippi Senate and House Gambling Bills in Conflict
Mississippi was among the first states to introduce legal sports betting after PASPA’s repeal by the US Supreme Court back in 2018. While the state launched retail sports betting, efforts toward the legalization of mobile betting continue. Earlier this month, the House moved forward with a mobile sports betting bill, which passed after an 89-11 […]
Industry
February 19, 2025
Vermont Lawmakers Push to Ban Online Sports Betting Just One Year After Legalization
Just a year after Vermont launched online sports betting, three state lawmakers are taking steps to bring down the entire industry. House Representatives Thomas Stevens (D), Troy Headrick (I), and Michael Mrowicki (D) have introduced House Bill H.133, aiming to repeal the law legalizing online sports betting and the state lottery. Online Sports Betting Is […]
