12/17/19 Osaka changed its plans for an IR opening Interested operators had expressed its concern about the short time they have to construct a resort before the Expo
12/14/19 Sports betting in Hesse gets no applicants The licencing process for sports betting in the German state of Hesse had not a single application, Minister for the Interior Peter Beuth revealed.
12/14/19 Macau: security tech for gaming is not allowed yet Authorities informed they did not receive applications by gaming operators to install security technology.
12/14/19 Japan: strong opposition to casino winning tax plan Japanese government planned to tax casino winnings of foreign visitors, but the strong opposition to that measure resulted on a postposition.
12/14/19 Ireland investigates National Lottery anomaly The Tanaiste of Ireland said the government will open an independent investigation on a National Lottery mistake that excluded four prizes worth €180k.
12/13/19 NJ adopts new rules for fantasy sports The Division of Consumer Affairs from New Jersey has announced that the new fantasy sports rules address operator fees and protection for minors.
12/12/19 MGA publishes new directive The gambling regulator from Malta has published the Amusement Machines Directive for operators that wish to apply for licences.
12/11/19 Malta regulator signs agreement with football association The Malta gambling regulator (MGA) has announced that it reached a Data Sharing Agreement with the football association.
12/10/19 Dean McKenzie to lead RITA transformation The New Zealand’s Racing Industry Transition Agency informed that he will replace John Allen as Chief Executive.
12/10/19 Portugal grants another online gaming licence Portugal’s gambling regulator has approved two new licences to Malta-headquartered Caravel Entertainment.
12/09/19 Banks in Australia could block credit gambling An association that backs banks in Australia said that the entities could ban or limit the use of credit cards for online gambling.
12/07/19 Dutch authority adds age verification criteria The Dutch gambling authority KSA has added age verification as priority criteria in the approach to online gambling.
12/07/19 Gambling participation down in Sweden The gambling regulator from Sweden has revealed that there was a 6% decrease in participation this year.
12/07/19 India: Meghalaya approves state lottery’s rules With the aim of generating new revenues for the state, the Cabinet introduced the way the lottery will be conducted and will be opened to the Indian states where the activity is legal for the first time since 2005
12/07/19 Philippines gives POGOs 3 days to solve tax obligations President Duterte said he would personally “slap” those who do not pay.
