05/05/21 EGBA says Germany’s online casino turnover tax illegal The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) claims Germany’s proposed 5.3 per cent online casino turnover tax violates EU law.
05/04/21 Ohio to introduce sports betting bill this week According to Senator Kirk Schuring, who backs the bill to legalise sports betting in Ohio, the regulation will be presented for discussion in the Senate.
04/28/21 Senators debate creation of new Irish gambling regulator The debate has begun ahead of the creation of the new Irish gambling regulator, now due to launch in 2023.
04/27/21 Missouri Gaming Commission claims no capacity to regulate slots Missouri has been trying to expand its gambling market for the past four years. Current tensions are slowing the process.
04/26/21 Canadian sports betting bill moves closer to approval The bill has passed the House of Commons and now has to be approved by the Senate to become law and allow single-event sports betting in Canada.
04/23/21 Germany’s new gambling legislation passes last hurdle Germany’s new gambling legislation allowing the regulation of online gaming has been approved by the last state parliament.
04/18/21 Minister proposes ban on lottery betting in Ireland Public expenditure minister Michael McGrath has proposed a ban on lottery betting in Ireland to avoid the undermining of the main lottery draws.
04/16/21 Scotland: West Lothian opens gambling consultation West Lothian’s consultation on gambling policy will run until June.
04/16/21 YGAM calls for more funds for education in UK gambling law review The Responsible gambling charity YGAM has added its voice to calls for the government to introduce a statutory levy on operators as part of its review of UK gambling law.
04/15/21 Las Vegas Sands launches campaign to push for casinos in Texas The casino giant will promote legislation to expand gambling in Texas with a major ad campaign.
04/15/21 GamCare responds to consultation on UK gambling legislation The charity GamCare has added its voice to calls for more investment in the UK for gaming regulation and to tackle problem gambling.
04/14/21 Alabama Senate approves lottery and casino bill The legislation will allow voters to decide whether the state wil have a lottery and casinos.
04/13/21 Florida Senate close to updating gambling regulation A bill is being analysed in Florida to regulate sports betting but faces opposition due to the impact on live racing.
04/13/21 UK government to investigate Football Index collapse Government ministers are planning to formally investigate Football Index’s collapse.
04/13/21 UK gambling charity calls for mandatory levy to fund treatment GambleAware has made the call in its submission as part of the UK government’s review of gambling legislation.
