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DraftKings is shutting down its non-fungible token (NFT) business following recent legal challenges
Sports gambling giant DraftKings is shutting down its non-fungible token (NFT) business following recent legal challenges. The decision c...
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Could Finally Settle Skill Games Issue
The issue of whether Pennsylvania skill games represent illegal gambling in the state has finally arrived at its inevitable destination. ...
In an opinion piece published on Icelandic news website Visir, (EGBA) secretary-general Martin Haijer called for a “rethink” of the nation’s monopoly-based market
European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) secretary-general Martin Haijer believes Iceland can follow Nordic neighbours Denmark and ...
German Court approves GGL position on foreign-based streamers
The Higher Administrative Court of Saxony-Anhalt has upheld a ban from German gambling regulator GGL against streamers based abroad from ...
An insider-betting scandal helped sweep the Labour Party to a landslide victory in the UK general election
An insider-betting scandal has helped sweep Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party to a landslide victory in the UK general election.
Sir Keir ...
Coquille Indian Tribe has lashed out at efforts by other tribes to oppose its plans for a casino in the city of Medford, Ore
Oregon-based Coquille Indian Tribe has lashed out at efforts by other tribes to oppose its ambitions for a casino in the city of Medford,...
Danish Gambling Authority to host third round training anti-money laundering (AML) and financing of terrorism case-based training event
The Danish Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, has announced that it will be hosting a third anti-money laundering (AML) and financing...
Skill Games Remain Banned in Kentucky Following Judge’s Ruling
Skill games in Kentucky won’t be powered back on anytime soon after a county judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on the...
Federal Court’s Ruling Strengthens ‘Public Domain’ Status Of Geolocation Technology For Online Gambling
If you take some time to look through the enormous catalog of patents the United States government has granted over the course of nearly ...
The U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding a ruling allowing a tribal and state compacts to include statewide online gaming eases their path for adoption
The U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding a ruling allowing a tribal and state compacts to include statewide online gaming won’t impact t...
Scratchcards and ECJ jurisprudence debate on the agenda for EU gambling regulators
A plethora of European regulatory bodies recently held a joint discussion to explore various gambling issues spanning across the Old Cont...
California Lottery Won’t Pay Out On Courier-Bought Tickets
Meanwhile, the Lottery has written to its 23K ticket retailers warning them that selling tickets to lottery couriers could result in the ...
Kindred Group’s Trannel subsidiary has been ordered by a Dutch court to return more than €676,000 to a losing player.
The plaintiff is a player in the Netherlands who gambled on Trannel’s Malta-licensed website between September 2011 and September 2021, w...
Bovada Blocked In Michigan, Connecticut Follows Suit
Offshore betting and online casino online Bovada added Michigan to the list of states that cannot access the website.
The move comes abo...
Pennsylvania Skill Games Legality to Be Determined by State Supreme Court
The legality of so-called skill games in Pennsylvania will be determined by the state’s Supreme Court.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court an...
Supreme Court Holds Meeting On Key Florida Sports Betting Case
As the Supreme Court nears summer recess, the clock is ticking on a decision that may determine the future of the Florida sports betting ...
Georgia: Social Casino Provider VGW Faces Illegal Gambling Lawsuit
Game developer Virtual Gaming Worlds, known for its free-to-play online games, is facing a class action lawsuit in Georgia alleging that ...
Vlaemminck.law Expansion: Connecting Europe
We are thrilled to share that VLAEMMINCK.law has officially signed a Cooperation Agreement with a prestigious Polish law firm - Jabłoński...
Resignation of UK Gambling Minister Stuart Andrew leaves industry with further election uncertainty
The limbo that the gambling industry was left amidst Rishi Sunak’s surprise decision to call a summer election was elevated upon the anno...
Florida Sports Betting Gets its Day in (Supreme) Court
The ability to offer sports betting in Florida is at stake.
The Seminole Tribe and its Hard Rock Bet sportsbook enjoy sole jurisdiction...
Appeals court rules against Torch Electronics and Missouri Gaming Commission
Appeals court rules against Torch Electronics and Missouri Gaming Commission
An appeals court refuses to declare whether or not the vide...
Swedish court reduces Kindred’s sanction fee for bonus violations
In 2020, the SGA hit Kindred with a hefty SEK100m (€8.7m) administrative fine for breaching regulations relating to customer bonus offers...
The biggest threat to Australia’s lotteries? This Oregon sports bar
It’s an understated sports bar on the outskirts of Portland, a low-slung, brown building that sits in a suburban strip mall surrounded by...
iGaming Ontario Handed Court Victory Over Mohawk Tribe
Private operator to earn $20 million bonus
The battle over control over Ontario’s bustling legal sports betting industry became a little...
US appeals court punts on liability shield for Apple, Google, Meta in casino app cases
May 22 (Reuters) - In the 18 months since the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed, opens new tab to hear a mid-case appeal on wheth...
West Flagler to SCOTUS: DoJ laid out why you should hear Florida wagering case
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West Flagler and Associates (WFA) Tuesday (21 May) discounted a recent argument by the the US Department of Justice ...
Interior Department Asks Supreme Court to Dismiss Florida Gaming Compact Case
The United States Department of the Interior (DOI) has petitioned the Supreme Court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the Class III gaming...
Hard Rock Eyes Florida Online Casino Push Once Compact Legality Settled
A favorable US Supreme Court decision on the challenge of its compact could lead the Seminole Tribe to begin pursuing Florida online casi...
Cayuga Nation Sues New York State Over Lottery Sales on Reservation
The Cayuga Nation is suing the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) for selling lottery tickets on its reservation in the state’s Fin...
North Carolina State Lottery Commission ACTION: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
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DATE: March 20, 2024 AGENCY: North Carolina State Lottery Commission ACTION: Notice of Proposed R...