Regulation

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.

09/12/16

Pennsylvania and New Jersey pushing to lift ban on sports gambling

The states want the ban on sports gambling lifted so they can get a piece of the revenues generated during NFL season.

09/09/16

Pagcor to close down 53 Leisure & Resorts World Corp outlets

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation ordered the closure of 53 electronic gaming and electronic bingo parlours, owned by gaming company Leisure & Resorts World Corp.

09/09/16

Pinnacle gets approval to acquire The Meadows Racetrack and Casino

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has approved a deal that will allow Pinnacle Entertainment Incorporated acquire the casino and racetrack operations at The Meadows Racetrack and Casino.

09/09/16

Yggdrasil Gaming awarded with Romanian licenses

Yggdrasil Gaming has been granted two licenses by Romania’s National Gambling Office to supply licensed operators in the country with its portfolio of slots and promotional tools.

09/09/16

Hesse to launch its own regulation for sports betting

The collapse of Glücksspielstaatsvertrages or the German State Treaty on Gambling has resulted in the state of Hesse launching its own regulatory system for sports betting.

09/09/16

UK Gambling Commission sets the agenda

The major gaming authority in the UK expressed its concern regarding gambling problems.

09/08/16

Canadian Federal Government shuts down Québec’s Bill 74

In May, the Canadian province of Québec passed Bill 74, which authorises the province to require internet service providers to block unlicensed online gambling sites.

09/08/16

ASA scolds Coral Interactive

The UK Advertising Standards Authority has filed two complaints against Coral Interactive regarding two separate promotions for free bets.

Check the latest Regulation news

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

Pennsylvania and New Jersey pushing to lift ban on sports gambling

Pagcor to close down 53 Leisure & Resorts World Corp outlets

Pinnacle gets approval to acquire The Meadows Racetrack and Casino

Yggdrasil Gaming awarded with Romanian licenses

Hesse to launch its own regulation for sports betting

UK Gambling Commission sets the agenda

Canadian Federal Government shuts down Québec’s Bill 74

ASA scolds Coral Interactive

Legislation

Indiana bill banning sweepstakes casinos takes effect

EMEA

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LatAm & Caribbean

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Africa

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