Regulation

RGA chief believes gambling regulators haven’t considered gaming affiliates

Clive Hawkswood, Chief Executive of the Remote Gambling Association (RGA) thinks that gambling regulators have not given much consideration to gaming affiliates.

09/20/16

Competitiveness Minister asked PN not to jeopardise Malta’s gaming industry

Manuel Mallia, Malta’s Competitiveness Minister said that the the opposition should not jeopardise Malta’s gaming industry.

09/20/16

Bill Moyes appointed as new Chair of the UK Gambling Commission

The UK Department of Culture, Media & Sport announced the appointment of Bill Moyes as new Chair of the Gambling Commission.

09/19/16

Greece set date for iGaming licenses

The government will introduce a new license legislation for the iGaming industry.

09/19/16

Nick Xenophon demands crackdown on gambling money laundering

After a Chinese-Australian businessman allegedly washed AUD 850 million (US$637 million) through Melbourne’s Crown Casino, Senator Nick Xenophon is pushing for a crackdown on money laundering in gambling venues.

09/19/16

Malta faces the European Union to defend its online gaming sector

Malta is standing its ground against the rest of the European Union to protect its coveted online gaming sector, which accounts for 11 percent of the country’s gross domestic product.

09/16/16

US Department Of Justice delivers strong anti-money laundering message

At the National AML Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, representatives from the US Department Of Justice and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network sent a warning to casino operators and financial institutions.

09/16/16

Panel to study online gaming and DFS created in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) voted unanimously to create a panel named the Massachusetts Online Gaming Study Commission to study online gaming and daily fantasy sports.

09/16/16

European regulators met to discuss online poker desegregation

The national regulators from Europe’s largest online gambling markets met informally in Paris from September 12 to September 14, to discuss common concerns, including shared liquidity for online poker.

09/15/16

Gambling regulator concerned over legal loopholes in Kenya

The Betting Control and Licensing Board admitted there are legal loopholes that make it difficult to regulate gambling in Kenya.

09/14/16

PAGCOR will grant iGaming licenses

The Philippines seek to boost the casino industry with foreign players, whilst discouraging national gambling.

09/14/16

Adelson interest in the Oakland Raiders contradicts his stance on online gambling

Sheldon Adelson’s attempts to lure the Oakland Raiders to Las Vegas may be in vain under NFL’s policies prohibiting league owners from having ties to gambling.

09/13/16

Extended plan for North Jersey casinos

This week, a new resolution will be introduced to support the legalisation of casinos in New Jersey.

09/12/16

DFS next conquest: Texas

The legislative session will reopen the debate next year.

09/12/16

Theresa May ordered a crackdown on high-stakes gambling machines

After predecessor David Cameron last year blocked action against fixed odds betting terminals, the Prime Minister has now cleared the way for a review on high-stakes gambling machines.

Check the latest Regulation news

RGA chief believes gambling regulators haven’t considered gaming affiliates

Competitiveness Minister asked PN not to jeopardise Malta’s gaming industry

Bill Moyes appointed as new Chair of the UK Gambling Commission

Greece set date for iGaming licenses

Nick Xenophon demands crackdown on gambling money laundering

Malta faces the European Union to defend its online gaming sector

US Department Of Justice delivers strong anti-money laundering message

Panel to study online gaming and DFS created in Massachusetts

European regulators met to discuss online poker desegregation

Gambling regulator concerned over legal loopholes in Kenya

PAGCOR will grant iGaming licenses

Adelson interest in the Oakland Raiders contradicts his stance on online gambling

Extended plan for North Jersey casinos

DFS next conquest: Texas

Theresa May ordered a crackdown on high-stakes gambling machines

Legislation

Bipartisan bills to propose safer gambling measures in Pennsylvania

EMEA

FA CHAI Gaming launches Revolver Hare slot

EMEA

Tom Light, FIRST.bet: “UltraCup reflects exactly where we believe sportsbook technology is going”

LatAm & Caribbean

Players are invited to play against a global football icon in BGaming’s Penalty Duel with Júlio César