05/22/18 Japanese lawmaker targets pachinko Takashi Takai has questioned the “moral fitness” of the pachinko industry and claimed there’s a lack of consumer protection.
05/18/18 California could also offer sports betting California is moving forward with a sports betting legislation after the US Supreme Court’s resolution.
05/18/18 Florida encounters legal battle on dog racing The Department of State of Florida has been sued by the Florida Greyhound Association.
05/18/18 New bill could hurt Italy’s gambling industry The new government is pushing a bill that could do serious damage to the local gambling industry should it pass.
05/17/18 UK authority boosts lottery expansion The Rt Hon Priti Patel MP proposed looser legislation on the lottery licence process when it funds social programs.
05/17/18 UK to slash FOBTs maximum stake in 2020 The limit amount that can be wagered in fixed odds betting terminals is set to be slashed 98 per cent but not before 2020.
05/17/18 Louisiana floating casinos to move to land The state House passed a bill to change the casino landscape and sent it to the Governor for final approval.
05/17/18 Japan submits problem gambling bill The ruling coalition submitted a bill to the Lower House along with opposition party Nippon Ishin no Kai to tackle problem gambling.
05/16/18 Tabcorp could pay fewer taxes An amendment in Victoria’s taxing legislation could reduce the company’s fee payments.
05/16/18 William Hill against FOBTs reform The proposed cut on the maximum stake on FOBTs could negatively affect the company.
05/16/18 Utah Senator to promote anti-sports betting bill US Sen. Orrin Hatch announced that he’ll introduce a bill to make sports gambling illegal, hours after the Supreme Court revoked PASPA.
05/15/18 Australia: Victoria to set 8 pct iGaming tax The government of Victoria has announced that it plans to introduce an 8 per cent tax for online betting agencies to increase tax revenue.
05/15/18 Japan authorises poker in IR bill The government decided to change its policy and will allow operators to offer poker games under the Integrated Resorts bill.
05/14/18 Kambi welcomes full repeal of federal sports betting ban in US Supreme Court judgment permits individual states to dictate their own sports wagering laws.
05/14/18 Delaware casino legislation in doubt The future of the bill that would give casinos tax relief has been questioned by a House Speaker.
