Regulation

Premier Willies Mchunu to shake up KwaZulu-Natal province’s gambling industry

Premier Willies Mchunu plant to remove finance MEC Belinda Scott’s control of the multibillion-rand gambling industry in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal.

09/26/16

Council backs demands to tackle ‘crack cocaine’ gambling machines

The North East Lincolnshire Council will ask the government for new powers so it can tackle “crack cocaine” gambling machines in the borough.

09/26/16

Turkey’s Erdogan wants Georgia to close casinos

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants Georgia to close its casinos because too many Turkish citizens are crossing the border to gamble in the neighbouring country.

09/26/16

Iran strengthen barriers against sports betting

Iran’s Football Federation and the Interpol will work on sports betting websites ban.

09/22/16

RGA asks Polish Government to amend online sports betting tax

The Remote Gambling Association (RGA) has called on the Polish government to amend its online sports betting tax.

09/22/16

Massachusetts studies impact of gambling

The state is studying the impacts of gambling before the first full resort casino opens in Massachusetts.

09/22/16

Constant Lestienne banned for seven months after betting on matches

Tennis player Constant Lestienne has been banned for seven months after admitting to betting on matches.

09/20/16

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.

Check the latest Regulation news

Premier Willies Mchunu to shake up KwaZulu-Natal province’s gambling industry

Council backs demands to tackle ‘crack cocaine’ gambling machines

Turkey’s Erdogan wants Georgia to close casinos

Iran strengthen barriers against sports betting

RGA asks Polish Government to amend online sports betting tax

Massachusetts studies impact of gambling

Constant Lestienne banned for seven months after betting on matches

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

Legislation

Indiana bill banning sweepstakes casinos takes effect

EMEA

King is back: Conor McGregor is new 1xBet Global ambassador

LatAm & Caribbean

TaDa Gaming brings fast fortune to Brazil with Fortune Coins Unlimited Fortune