Legislation

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.

06/11/21

Washington regulator approves sports betting at tribal casinos

Amendments to allow sports betting at tribal casinos in Washington have been sent to the governor’s desk for its approval.

06/11/21

German gaming tax passes finance committee

Germany’s gaming tax bill, which sets the tax rate for online slots at 5.3 per cent on turnover, now heads to a vote in the Bundestag.

06/10/21

Iowa Governor signs new racing legislation

Casinos in Iowa are now authorised to simulcast horse and greyhound races run in other parts of the US or abroad.

06/09/21

NJ lawmakers propose help for problem gamblers who commit crime

A bill has been introduced intended to offer treatment for people with gambling addiction that turn to crime.

Check the latest Legislation news

Canada: Senate passes bill to legalise single-event sports betting

Sports franchises could shut casinos out of sports betting in Ohio

Ohio passes sports betting expansion bill

UK charity: 63% support total ban on gambling advertising

EGBA warns plans to cut Italian igaming licences could breach EU rules

Swedish ministry proposes “special moderation” of gambling advertising

UK: all Gambling Commission licence fees to rise

Louisiana to pass legislation on historical horseracing games

Doral City bans passes ban on gambling

Malta may have to drop veto on EU sports betting convention

North Carolina: sports betting bill to be discussed in June

Washington regulator approves sports betting at tribal casinos

German gaming tax passes finance committee

Iowa Governor signs new racing legislation

NJ lawmakers propose help for problem gamblers who commit crime

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