ONLINE GAMING
In March, Philippine police raided an offshore gaming operation, rescuing more than 860 workers who allegedly were victims of human trafficking. Last week, police seized cars, cash and other...
Maine Legislature Divided Over Tribal Exclusivity
A recent vote on giving tribal exclusivity for internet casinos went down to defeat by a small margin in Maine. Supporters thought the tribes deserved this. Opponents worried about...
New Jersey to Report Revenues by iGaming Operators
New Jersey regulators have revealed a plan to report individual revenues publicly for each online gaming operator, or skin, instead of adding them to the reports for brick-and-mortar partners.
New Jersey Senator Proposes Doubling iGaming Tax
New Jersey Senator John McKeon has introduced a bill that would double the state tax rate on internet gaming revenue from 15 percent to 30 percent.
Time Runs Short for Maryland iGaming Bill
Maryland senators declined to vote on an iGaming bill last Tuesday. If they don’t do so by April 8, the legislation is kaput for the year. The proposal passed...
Philippine Senate Bill Would Ban iGaming Promos
Philippine Senator Robin Padilla has filed a bill to ban online content that promotes iGaming. The legislation would prohibit gambling ads and any materials that show viewers how to...
Excitement Grows for Alberta iGaming Growth
The Alberta provincial government has earmarked money in its latest budget for an analysis of its regulatory structure, leading many to wonder whether or not the province could be...
Addabbo: Budget Won’t Include iGaming
New York state Senator Joseph Abbaddo (l.) says the fact that the Senate’s budget does not include reference to online casino revenue means iGaming likely won’t pass this year.
Maryland Operators Split on iGaming
At recent hearings before lawmakers, four of six Maryland casino operators came out in support of legal iGaming, but two were unconvinced. Several bills on the docket would place...
Mexico’s Online Gaming Expected to Bloom
Mexico’s online gaming industry is projected to increase by 70 percent in the next three years. This is due to a crackdown by the government on land-based casinos, especially...
Maryland Majority Oppose Online Gambling
A survey conducted by Public Policy Polling on behalf of the Maryland Retailers Alliance indicated 64 percent of respondents oppose online casinos and iLottery. Still, the state House and...
Rhode Island Launches Online Casino
Bally’s Corporation, the sole operator in Rhode Island, has launched the state’s first online casino, making the state the seventh in the U.S. to offer online casino gaming.
China Busts $100 Billion iGaming Ring
China’s Ministry of Public Security has uncovered a “mega cross-border online gambling case” valued at $100 billion. Law enforcers arrested 93 people on the mainland in association with the...
Study: iGaming Does Not Cannibalize Casino Revenues
A new study by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming has found that the addition of online gaming does not cannibalize brick-and-mortar casino revenues, and in fact boosts them.
Maryland Seeks to Prevent Online Gambling On Campuses
One lawmaker introduced a bill to permit online gambling in Maryland. Another prevents college students from participating in online gambling on campus grounds.
Illinois iGaming Legislation Could be Shut Down in 2024
Despite initial excitement, Illinois online casino legislation is facing significant hurdles, one of them being concerns by video gaming terminal operators.
PAGCOR Calls on Public to Reject Illegal iGaming
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. says it has successfully blocked up to 80 percent of illegal iGaming sites in the country, but needs the cooperation of the public...
North Koreans Peddle Illegal iGaming Sites
North Korea’s National Intelligence Service has discovered a domestic group building illegal online gaming websites and selling them to South Korean gangs.
Online Casino Legalization Efforts for 2024 Wyoming Session dead
The rejection of iGaming legislation for the 2024 session by Wyoming legislators is a setback for those advocating for the legalization of online casinos in the state.
Columbia Mulls Hiking Taxes on Online Gaming
The Republic of Columbia’s upper house has begun revamping the country’s tax structure as it applies to online gaming. This is being considered as part of an overhaul of...