Regulation

Spread betting companies are not fulfilling the FCA’s requirements

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a warning letter to firms that offer spread betting contracts, regarding their compliance to the regulatory body’s rules.

02/03/16

Daily Fantasy Sports operators cease operations in Hawaii

Honolulu City Prosecutor issued a cease and desist order against DraftKings and FanDuel after Hawaii’s AG stated that DFS operations were illegal in the state.

02/02/16

Trans-Atlantic Alliance to combat illegal gambling

The American Gaming Association and the European Casino Association, has announced the creation of a partnership to address illegal gambling.

02/01/16

Daily Fantasy Sports also deemed illegal in Mississippi

Mississipi’s AG joins his peers in New York, Nevada, Texas, Vermont and Illinois, who also declared DFS illegal under their states’ law.

01/28/16

Daily Fantasy Sports bill passed at California Assembly

The approval for the AB 1437 was an impressive 62-1 vote, with Assembly member Marc Levine voting against it.

01/27/16

William Hill, Unibet and Betway on Lithuania’s black list

The country’s National Parliament deemed the online operators’ activities illegal.

01/27/16

California coming closer to daily fantasy sports regulation

The Government Organisation Committee passed a bill that would allow websites to legally offer DFS services.

01/21/16

Oneida Nation up in arms against NY casino

The tribe is concerned the opening of Finger Lakes casino may affect negatively its own Turning Point Resort and Casino.

01/21/16

Layoffs rumours surrounding Daily Fantasy Sports

Senior executive published the decision, but spokesperson for FanDuel denied it; various emails to FanDuel’s confirmation went unreturned.

01/20/16

European Parliament adopted a Digital Single Market report

The European Gaming and Betting Association is thrilled to learn the news.

01/20/16

Texas takes a stand against Daily Fantasy Sports

The state’s Attorney General claims DFS is illegal according to Texan laws.

01/20/16

Japan keeps delaying casinos’ legalisation

2020 Summer Olimpics Games could be the excuse for the development of gaming industry.

01/19/16

Nevada studies DFS online gaming policy

Gaming regulators found DraftKings and FanDuel -biggest daily fantasy sports servers- too similar to casino industry, so they were banned in the State.

01/18/16

Vermont’s Attorney General deems Daily Fantasy Sports illegal gambling

Vermont AG’s John Treadwell considers DFS activities “fall within the coverage of Vermont’s gambling statutes.”

01/15/16

Daily Fantasy Sports in Florida closer to become a reality

A bill to regulate Daily Fantasy Sports in the state passed first committee.

Check the latest Regulation news

Spread betting companies are not fulfilling the FCA’s requirements

Daily Fantasy Sports operators cease operations in Hawaii

Trans-Atlantic Alliance to combat illegal gambling

Daily Fantasy Sports also deemed illegal in Mississippi

Daily Fantasy Sports bill passed at California Assembly

William Hill, Unibet and Betway on Lithuania’s black list

California coming closer to daily fantasy sports regulation

Oneida Nation up in arms against NY casino

Layoffs rumours surrounding Daily Fantasy Sports

European Parliament adopted a Digital Single Market report

Texas takes a stand against Daily Fantasy Sports

Japan keeps delaying casinos’ legalisation

Nevada studies DFS online gaming policy

Vermont’s Attorney General deems Daily Fantasy Sports illegal gambling

Daily Fantasy Sports in Florida closer to become a reality

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