Regulation

Virgin Islands Casino Commission amended casino regulations

The St Croix office of the Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission amended regulations for enterprise zone hotel casinos, commission bylaws and application approval for non-gaming services and employees.

09/02/16

PhilWeb Corporation’s Mobile Lottery Proposal rejected by PAGCOR

Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) shot down gaming technology provider PhilWeb Corporation’s proposed mobile lottery venture.

09/01/16

Australian National Lottery could bet on Olympics

The National Sports Commission will present a request to gather further funds.

09/01/16

Gala Coral demands lower taxes

The gaming company is facing several payments during the merger with Ladbrokes.

08/31/16

Taiwan casino referendum scheduled for October

Residents in the country’s outlying island of Penghu will have to decide on whether they will allow casinos in their hometown.

08/31/16

Cartel Court prohibits Novomatic takeover of Casinos Austria

The planned merger between Novomatic and Casinos Austria was prohibited by the Cartel Court because it would limit competition.

08/31/16

NYS Gaming Commission likely to license Tioga Downs

NYS Gaming Commission may formally award a casino license to Tioga Downs soon.

08/29/16

Cryptocurrency not to be banned in Russia

Russia’s Deputy Finance Minister, has announced the new bill on cryptocurrency and a series of meetings with experts to consider the development of Bitcoin technology.

08/29/16

Malta to regulate daily fantasy sports

The European country is set to become the first to specifically regulate fantasy sports and it will roll out a specific skill game license.

08/29/16

Rational Group and GVC Holdings licensed in Romania

Rational Group and GVC Holdings have been granted long-term approval to continue to operate in the European country.

08/29/16

London’s councils considering tackling illegal gambling games at tourist hotspots

Lambeth and Westminster are considering to tackle illegal gambling games at top tourist hotspots in London.

08/26/16

Pagcor targets offshore online gaming operators

Pagcor is on the lookout for overseas online gaming business after the regulator’s crackdown in the Philippines threatens to shrink revenue.

08/24/16

Philippines reconsidering Pagcor regulatory functions

The Philippines Department of Finance may strip Pagcor of its right to operate public sector casinos.

08/22/16

Alabama lottery bill faces battle

Governor Bentley and Senator McClendon’s lottery bills were approved on Senate floor but they’re currently fighting a set back in Alabama.

08/22/16

Victoria to ban gambling ads on transport and near schools

Gambling advertising on trains, trams, buses and taxis could be banned under a new plan by the government of Victoria.

Check the latest Regulation news

Virgin Islands Casino Commission amended casino regulations

PhilWeb Corporation’s Mobile Lottery Proposal rejected by PAGCOR

Australian National Lottery could bet on Olympics

Gala Coral demands lower taxes

Taiwan casino referendum scheduled for October

Cartel Court prohibits Novomatic takeover of Casinos Austria

NYS Gaming Commission likely to license Tioga Downs

Cryptocurrency not to be banned in Russia

Malta to regulate daily fantasy sports

Rational Group and GVC Holdings licensed in Romania

London’s councils considering tackling illegal gambling games at tourist hotspots

Pagcor targets offshore online gaming operators

Philippines reconsidering Pagcor regulatory functions

Alabama lottery bill faces battle

Victoria to ban gambling ads on transport and near schools

LatAm & Caribbean

Opposition deputy proposes end of regulated sports betting in Brazil

EMEA

UK gaming hall sector confidence plummets amid government criticism and calls for machine game duty increase

EMEA

Ukraine’s gambling harm strategy receives Cabinet of Ministers approval

EMEA

Review of Estonian online gambling tax to be brought forward