Amazon Invokes U.S. Legal Shield Law in Casino App Lawsuit

Amazon.com has invoked a law shielding internet platforms from liabilities related to third-party content in defense against a lawsuit alleging the company is illegally profiting from casino apps.

Published January 15, 2024

Indonesian Lawmakers Target Illegal iGaming

The government of Indonesia is cracking down on illegal online gambling. Thus far, it’s restricted access to more than 805,000 types of content, in part by blocking websites and...

Published January 15, 2024

Mexico’s Online Gaming May Grow 70 Percent Over Next 3 Years

Although Mexico is moving towards the total ban of slot machines by not granting any more licenses, it is allowing online gaming to flourish. The sector could grow 70...

Published January 15, 2024

John Rees Named SVP, Hotel Ops for Hard Rock International

Hard Rock International has appointed John Rees (l.) as its new senior vice president of hotel operations.

Published January 15, 2024

Light & Wonder Names Marchetti To Board

Light & Wonder named Michael Marchetti (l.) to its board of directors. Currently chief financial officer at Age of Learning Inc., Marchetti has held leadership positions at financial institutions...

Published January 15, 2024

Slew of Entertainment Execs Depart Caesars

Several entertainment executives from Caesars Entertainment have left the company in recent weeks, in what appears to be a large-scale restructuring.

Published January 15, 2024

Kambi Group CEO Nylén to Step Down

Kambi Group CEO and co-founder Kristian Nylén (l.) is stepping down this year, after an executive search picks a successor; Nylén will move to the board of directors, which...

Published January 15, 2024

Google Reveals Ad Placement for Sports Betting in Delaware

The new year brought the approval of Google Ads for sports betting in tiny Delaware, once the ads meet the accreditation and standards of the Google policy.

Published January 15, 2024

No Date Yet, but North Carolina Moves Toward Sports Betting

The North Carolina Lottery Commission has not stamped the sports betting launch date. But trust them, they’re getting rules in place, vetting the applicants.

Published January 15, 2024

Missouri Tries Again to Get Sports Betting Legalized

Missouri lawmakers have been trying to get sports betting bills passed in the state legislature but stumbling blocks such as video lottery terminals have been difficult to overcome.

Published January 15, 2024

Sportsbooks Turn Down California Pitch Opposed by Tribes

The major coalition of tribes already made its opposition to the Eagle 1 ballot initiative known. Now add the Sports Betting Alliance to the opponents. The Alliance includes major...

Published January 15, 2024

Georgia Lawmakers Return to Deal With Sports Betting Again

Georgia is one of those states that always seem to find a way to shoot down sports betting legislation. But heck, it’s a new year and the second day...

Published January 15, 2024

Iowa Adopts New Betting Rules to Reduce Criminal Activity

Athletes at Iowa State and the University of Iowa went through a bad time when it came to sports betting last year. More than two dozen criminal charges. Now...

Published January 15, 2024

German Gambling Addiction Hotline Funded for Several Years

Germany’s gaming regulator Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) has arranged for funding to continue for several more years for the country’s free gambling addiction hotline. The gaming industry is...

Published January 15, 2024

British Black Market Gambling Operators Target Vulnerable Population

Illegal gaming operators in the U.K. appear to be stepping up their efforts to lure vulnerable members of society to play on their black market sites. Statistics from Yield...

Published January 15, 2024

Entain Leaves Unregulated Markets

Entain has announced that it has left 140 unregulated markets. That, along with paying £600 million is part of the agreement with prosecutors to avoid prosecution for a bribery...

Published January 15, 2024

Estonian Gov’t Wants More Regulation on Gambling Influencers

Estonia is seeing a rise in social media influencers in areas like gambling and in response the government is drafting a bill with stricter regulations.

Published January 15, 2024

Italy to Reform Online Gambling Laws in 2024

Italy has announced an expansive overhaul of the laws on online gaming that were first established in 2011. The Ministry of the Economy and Finance (MEF) announced the...

Published January 15, 2024

Rush Gaming Loses Operating License in Malta

Rush Gaming was found by the Malta Gaming Authority to be in non-compliance with regulatory law and had its operating license suspended.

Published January 15, 2024

Indian State Governor Amends GST Tax on Gambling

The governor of the Indian state of Kerela has taken his disagreements with the state’s legislature over Goods & Service Tax (GST) as it relates to gambling to a...

Published January 15, 2024