07/24/20 Bulgaria amends Gambling Act to dismantle regulator Bulgaria’s National Assembly has approved a bill amending to the country’s Gambling Act and transferring oversight to the National Revenue Agency.
07/20/20 UK MPs: increase minimum age for National Lottery MPs are calling for the minimum age for National Lottery products to be raised to 18 to avoid a “betting addiction epidemic”.
07/15/20 Ukraine passes bill to legalise gambling The Ukrainian legislature has passed a long-awaited bill to regulate land-based and online gambling in the country.
07/10/20 Nebraska to vote on casino gambling Citizens in Nebraska have collected enough signatures to secure a referendum on casino gambling in November’s vote.
07/08/20 Court favours California tribes over sports betting bill A US court has given tribes extra time to collect signatures for sports betting ballot.
07/07/20 BGC criticises Scottish restrictions UK trade organisation the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has criticised “draconian” restrictions imposed on betting shops reopening from lockdown.
07/03/20 Miami-Dade closes casinos as curfew imposed Miami-Dade County will impose a curfew and close casinos and other venues due to a growth in Covid-19 cases.
07/03/20 California closes cardrooms again The authorities of California have mandated a new closure for cardrooms and other business due to new Covid-19 cases.
07/03/20 Industry reacts to Lords’ call for UK gambling overhaul The House of Lords has recommended major changes to UK gambling regulations.
07/02/20 Illinois Lottery reopens claim centers The Illinois Lottery has published guidelines that must be followed by players who prefer to collect prizes at claim centers.
07/01/20 NJ bans smoking, drinking and eating inside casinos New Jersey says venues cannot offer dining services or allow guests to smoke when they reopen from tomorrow.
07/01/20 Norway to consult on new Gambling Act Norway is to launch a consultation on plans to consolidate the country’s three gambling laws into one new act later this year.
06/26/20 Pennsylvania pushes for slot machines in bars Pennsylvania’s senators are promoting a bill that will allow slot machines in bars and restaurants.
06/26/20 Nevada approves cashless gaming The Nevada Gaming Control Board has approved cashless gaming in all casinos.
06/23/20 California sports betting bill dead for now Californian lawmakers have ended a bid to legalise sports betting in the state as the deadline for the November ballot approaches.
