{"id":777011930,"date":"2023-12-15T08:38:41","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T11:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/?p=777011930"},"modified":"2026-04-22T14:39:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T17:39:22","slug":"cnmi-bill-to-legalise-internet-gambling-proposed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/cnmi-bill-to-legalise-internet-gambling-proposed","title":{"rendered":"CNMI: bill to legalise internet gambling proposed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Representative Ralph N. Yumul has proposed a bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Northern Mariana Islands.- Representative\u00a0Ralph N. Yumul\u00a0has introduced a bill in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) to propose the legalisation of internet gambling.\u00a0According to Mariana&#8217;s Variety, the bill outlines the inclusion of &#8220;electronic gaming websites or other internet-accessible software applications through which bets may be placed.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Permitted electronic gaming websites would range from traditional games of chance or skill like roulette and blackjack to betting on the outcomes of sports and esports, tournaments and special events like reality shows or political elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yumul also emphasised the need for stringent standards to ensure\u00a0the honesty, security, reliability and auditability of gaming websites and software applications.\u00a0Operators would have to establish a business office in the CNMI, with all financial transactions conducted via blockchain technology. The CNMI government would regulate and collect taxes and fees from the internet gaming operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yumul drew parallels with states like New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and West Virginia, highlighting the success of internet casino gambling there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not the first time there has been talk of legalising online gambling in the CNMI. In 2021,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/cnmi-governor-in-favour-of-allowing-online-gambling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">governor Ralph DLG Torres spoke in favour<\/a> of such a move.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Representative Ralph N. Yumul has proposed a bill.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":176,"featured_media":17016,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_press_release":false,"is_interview":false,"is_opinion":false,"focusai_summary":"Representative Ralph N. Yumul has introduced a bill in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) to legalize internet gambling, encompassing traditional casino games, sports betting, and special events. The proposed framework mandates stringent operational standards, a local business presence for operators, and the exclusive use of blockchain technology for all financial transactions. This legislative initiative aims to establish a regulated iGaming market, drawing parallels with successful US state models, and represents a significant development in the CNMI's economic diversification efforts.","focusai_entities":"Ralph N. 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