Regulation

Massachusetts to launch gambling addition prevention system

Massachusetts is set to launch this week a system allowing slot players to limit their bets, following months of planning and after facing some pushback from the gambling industry.

05/31/16

The GPEB admits “administrative error” on gambling violation stats

British Columbia’s Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch issued a report that showed Gaming Control Act violations increased by 735 percent last year.

05/31/16

Stricter visa requirements in Macau

Macau has decided to tighten visa renewal regulations for non-resident casino executives.

05/31/16

NetEnt was granted with two gaming licenses in Romania

Net Entertainment, the Swedish gambling software provider, announced it secured two gaming licenses in the European country.

05/30/16

Loto-Quebec to blacklist 2,200 online-gambling sites

Under Quebec Canada’s Bill 74, online gambling sites not authorised by Loto-Quebec will be blocked.

05/30/16

War against FOBTs intensifies in the UK

A cross-party group sent a letter to the Culture Secretary calling for a reduction in betting amounts to protect “the young and vulnerable.”

05/27/16

On-shore casinos discussed in Maharashtra

A meeting was held in the Indian state, to discuss whether or not to allow on-shore casinos in Maharashtra.

05/27/16

New casino considered in Northern Ontario

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is examining a number of possible sites for the proposed development.

05/27/16

Battle for casino licenses in Cape Town

Rival casinos Tsogo Sun and Sun International are ready to compete against each other now that there is an increased possibility of a second casino licence in the South African city.

05/26/16

Greece passes 35 percent tax on online betting

The Greek Syriza government has approved 35 percent Gross Gaming Revenue charges on licensed online betting operators.

05/24/16

Betclic re-enters Belgium

Betclic Everest Group was awarded a B+ license which allows it to return to the Belgian gambling market.

05/24/16

Proposal to increase taxes rejected in South Korea

A proposal aimed to double the gross gaming revenue tax in South Korea’s Jeju Island has been turned down by the national government in Seoul.

05/23/16

Gambling expansion considered in Illinois

Whilst state negotiators put together a budgetary framework, they considered gambling expansion as a way to generate revenue.

05/23/16

Macau’s increased controls redirect clientele to other destinations

After the government increased control and regulations, promoters are directing high rollers to casinos in Southeast Asia and other tropical destinations.

05/23/16

CMA provisionally passed Ladbrokes and Gala Coral merger

The UK’s Competition and Market Authority would give green light to the merger provided that the operators fulfil some requirements.

Check the latest Regulation news

Massachusetts to launch gambling addition prevention system

The GPEB admits “administrative error” on gambling violation stats

Stricter visa requirements in Macau

NetEnt was granted with two gaming licenses in Romania

Loto-Quebec to blacklist 2,200 online-gambling sites

War against FOBTs intensifies in the UK

On-shore casinos discussed in Maharashtra

New casino considered in Northern Ontario

Battle for casino licenses in Cape Town

Greece passes 35 percent tax on online betting

Betclic re-enters Belgium

Proposal to increase taxes rejected in South Korea

Gambling expansion considered in Illinois

Macau’s increased controls redirect clientele to other destinations

CMA provisionally passed Ladbrokes and Gala Coral merger

Legislation

Indiana bill banning sweepstakes casinos takes effect

Business

Delaware North rebrands gaming business to Ember Entertainment

Casino

Catawba Nation plans two additional casinos in North Carolina

EMEA

Austria online gambling reforms put to consultation