06/25/21 Malta put on FATF money laundering grey list The igaming hub of Malta has been put on the FATF’s grey list of untrustworthy jurisdictions due to failings on anti-money laundering measures.
06/24/21 Louisiana governor signs sports betting bills Governor John Bel Edwards has signed two bills into law, bringing sports betting in Louisiana a step closer.
06/24/21 German legislature approves 5.3% online casino tax The Bundestag has voted to approve the bill that imposes a 5.3% tax on online slots and poker turnover.
06/23/21 Anti-casino group seeks to stop Florida deal with Seminole Tribe The gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe is awaiting the signature of the Department of the Interior but resistance continues.
06/23/21 Canada: Senate passes bill to legalise single-event sports betting The Senate has approved the bill to legalise betting on single events. It now needs the signature of the chief justice of the Supreme Court before being implemented by each Canadian province.
06/22/21 Sports franchises could shut casinos out of sports betting in Ohio Ohio’s soon-to-be approved sports betting bill includes language that limits licensees and could shut casinos out of the business if sports franchises apply for permits.
06/17/21 Ohio passes sports betting expansion bill The Ohio Senate has passed a bill to legalise sports betting online and at casinos, racinos and at bars and restaurants with machines.
06/17/21 UK charity: 63% support total ban on gambling advertising The Royal Society for Public Health has added its voice to the growing debate on gambling advertising in the UK.
06/17/21 EGBA warns plans to cut Italian igaming licences could breach EU rules The EGBA has warned that plans to reduce the number of Italian igaming licences and increase fees risks causing a surge in illegal gambling.
06/16/21 Swedish ministry proposes “special moderation” of gambling advertising The Swedish Ministry of Finance has proposed that gambling advertising receive similar treatment to ads for alcohol.
06/15/21 UK: all Gambling Commission licence fees to rise The UK government has given the green light for all Gambling Commission licence fees to rise starting from October 1. Licence application fees will rise by 60 per cent.
06/14/21 Louisiana to pass legislation on historical horseracing games A bill to allow the expansion of horseracing betting has been passed by Senate and now awaits the signature of the Governor.
06/14/21 Doral City bans passes ban on gambling Doral City, Florida, has passed a ban on casino gambling to prevent Trump’s resort from pursuing a licence.
06/14/21 Malta may have to drop veto on EU sports betting convention The island may need to withdraw its veto to win the approval of the EU’s Financial Action Task Force.
06/11/21 North Carolina: sports betting bill to be discussed in June Despite no progress since a bill was introduced in April, senators expect to discuss sports betting in North Carolina this month.
