Missouri Town Tables Tribal Casino Resolution

The Lake Ozark board of aldermen tabled a resolution supporting the Osage Nation’s proposed casino until the tribe can provide more information, including tax collection and impacts on traffic,...

Published June 5, 2023

VSiN to Broadcast in New Hampshire

The VSiN sports betting network has reached an agreement with Binnie Media to broadcast its sports betting content around the clock on the WFNQ-FM/106.3-FM HD2 station..

Published June 5, 2023

Beta Test Begins in Massachusetts for Fanatics Sportsbook

Fanatics Sportsbook has begun its beta testing in Massachusetts. The phase is open only to retail customers of Fanatics apparel. Massachusetts becomes the company’s third launch.

Published June 5, 2023

New York Commission Keeps Third-Party Advertising

To regulators, third-party affiliates are a thorn in the side. The New York State Gaming Commission considered a ban, but chose instead to retain the policy…for now.

Published June 5, 2023

Massachusetts Commission Votes to Retain Tax on Promo Play

One of the controversies in sports betting legislation is whether to tax promotional play. Massachusetts did, and then voted unanimously to retain the tax since it has not been...

Published June 5, 2023

Five Fantasy Sports Apps Under Investigation by OCCC

The Ohio Casino Control Commission has said it is investigating five fantasy sports websites that they allege are offering sports betting not fantasy sports.

Published June 5, 2023

Tennessee Changes Tax from Revenue to Handle

The 36 states with sports betting in operation tax gross gaming revenue. Tennessee has voted to buck the system and tax handle. The tax rate drops from 20 to...

Published June 5, 2023

Illinois Governor Gets Two Sports Betting Bills to Sign

The Illinois Legislature passed two sports betting bills, but they look far different than when they were introduced. Now they await the signature of Governor J.B. Pritzker (l.)

Published June 5, 2023

Texas Can’t Revisit Sports Betting Until 2025

The Texas House voted 101-42 to pass a sports wagering bill, but it failed in the Senate, largely due to Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s (l.) efforts. The legislature meets...

Published June 5, 2023

North Carolina Rushing to Get a Sports Betting Bill Passed

The North Carolina Legislature is determined. A sports betting bill has jumped out of the gate thanks to Senators and Representatives. One committee puts in horse racing slots. Another...

Published June 5, 2023

Norway to Strengthen Loss Limits for Minors

Norsk Tipping, Norway’s state-owned gambling monopoly, has announced stricter loss limit restrictions for players under 20 years old as of June 1, 2023. Minors placing bets will be allowed...

Published June 5, 2023

U.K. Gambling Commission Fines Paddy Power $600K

Paddy Power and Betfair, subsidiaries of PPB Counterparty Services Ltd., have been fined £490,000 ($604,319). They are accused of sending promotional materials to gamblers who had self-excluded. The incident...

Published June 5, 2023

Spotlight Sports Group Predicts Tighter U.K. Regulations

Spotlight Sports Group, is telling readers that tighter gambling regulations are coming to the U.K.: “any countries that have legal sports betting and/or igaming regulations in place have begun...

Published June 5, 2023

Entain Could Face Sizable Penalty for Violations in Turkey

Officials at Entain say they are expecting a large penalty following an investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) regarding its Turkish operations.

Published June 5, 2023

Debate on Spanish Gaming Ad Ban Remains Hot

Spanish gambling companies are still hotly contesting the Royal Decree 958/2020 on Commercial Communications for Gambling Activities. The pros and cons of restrictions on advertisements was a much discussed...

Published June 5, 2023

SkyCity Adelaide Ordered to Appoint Expert to Revise AML Standards

SkyCity Adelaide (l.) has been ordered to appoint a third-party expert to review and amend its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing protocols.

Published June 5, 2023

Kenya Watchdog Group Warns Over Rise in Gaming Ads

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) is warning media groups against the rise of gambling advertisements and promotions. It has issued an advisory “to protect investors and to ensure...

Published June 5, 2023

Brazil’s IBJR Pushes for Sports Betting Regulation

Brazil’s Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) is warning that the country should not further delay implementing a framework for regulation of sports betting. IBJR warned lawmakers and regulators that...

Published June 5, 2023

Canadians Becoming Increasingly Disgruntled with Betting Ads

Canadian airwaves have seen an explosion of gambling related advertisements, calling for more regulation to protect people from problem gambling.

Published June 5, 2023

Junket Decline Immaterial to Singapore IR

Malaysian gaming giant Genting Bhd is unconcerned about the decline of VIP junkets in Macau. CEO Tan Hee Teck said the decline will have no ripple effect in Singapore,...

Published June 5, 2023