01/12/18 Japan launches anti-gambling addiction center The government of Kobe in Japan has installed an anti-gambling addiction center.
01/11/18 British Horseracing Authority names chairman The BHA has appointed former UK government minister Sir Hugh Robertson as independent chair of the new Racing Authority.
01/11/18 Ireland could see creation of new regulatory body The Irish gambling industry could undergo a major change as it could be overseen by an independent regulatory body in the future.
01/11/18 Switzerland to decide on international operators The Swiss government is set to organise a referendum to decide on online gambling operators with international licenses.
01/10/18 Australian Liberal Party defends pokies The Australia Liberal Party has supported the operations of poker machines in Tasmania.
01/10/18 More US states to join sports betting push in 2018 At least 18 states are expected to introduced bills on sports betting and 11 are most likely to finally passing legislation.
01/10/18 Pennsylvania sued over gambling expansion regulation Pennsylvania has seen three different lawsuits, led by Sands, filed against it over the recently approved gambling expansion.
01/10/18 UK government appointment could have positive impact on gambling UK Prime Minister Theresa May has named Matt Hancock as Culture Secretary in a move that is expected to benefit the British gambling sector.
01/09/18 Senet Group could support UK problem gambling levy Industry watchdog backs statutory levy to help tackle responsible gambling issues.
01/09/18 Yokohama awaits national IR policy The potential bidding for an IR at Yokohama is still on hold as the city Mayor Fumiko Hayashi is waiting for “fully aparent” national policy to decide.
01/09/18 New York joins debate on sports betting New York legislators will also debate a pontential sports betting market based on US Supreme Court’s resolution.
01/08/18 Kentucky seeks sports betting legislation The Congress of Kentucky could evaluate the legalisation of sports betting operations after federal resolution.
01/08/18 Europe embraces shared poker liquidity The agreement between European jurisdictions related to shared online poker liquidity has taken effect.
01/03/18 Labour deputy leader warns over impact of social games on children The UK politician claims social games available on Facebook could lead children to develop a gambling addiction when they grow older.
01/03/18 Russia okays new gambling law Gaming operations in Russia will be regulated by new taxing law, exempting casinos from deducting fees.
