Public Gaming Industry
Regulatory Issues
New UK Gambling Regs Under Fire Over Lack of Evidentiary Support Claims
Some of the measures the UK government proposed through its gambling white paper may do more harm than good. Absent solid evidence to sup...
Tabcorp fined $1 million for not complying with VGCCC directions
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has fined Tabcorp Wagering (VIC) Pty Ltd $1 million for not complying with t...
United Arab Emirate (UAE) establishes General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), appoints Kevin Mullally to CEO
The UAE has announced a new federal authority to manage commercial gaming and a national lottery in the country.
The General Commercial ...
Attorney: MA Gambling Regulators Proving They’re ‘Not To Be Trifled With’
Tim Lowry is a partner at national law firm Holland & Knight, specializing in gaming law. He’s based in Philadelphia, but his job req...
New York State regulators release first set of answers to queries from Downstate casino license applicants
State gambling regulators have released the initial Q&A responses from downstate New York casino applicants, shedding light on their ...
Pennsylvania Chief Gaming Regulator Asks Lawmakers to Resolve Skill Gaming Issue
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s (PGCB) top official is calling on state lawmakers to settle the skill gaming debate.
Skill gamin...
Lootbox regulation: experts confirm WestLotto's call for a round table
You can follow the current discussion on the subject of loot boxes at the webinar of the authorities' mirror with WestLotto and...
For Bacelar, the lack of regulation of sports betting in Brazil ‘borders on the absurd’
The Federal Deputy of the Green Party (PV), Bacelar, is a declared enthusiast of the gambling sector. In an interview with Projeto Prisma...
German gambling regulator calls Malta’s Bill 55 "incompatible" with European requirements
Gluecksspiel (GGL), Germany's federal gambling regulator, has called Malta’s new gaming bill (Bill 55) "a protective shield" that is not ...
Amid gambling violations, NFL players debate betting policy
Ten NFL players have been suspended for gambling violations since April, and the infractions have revealed a foundational problem: Many p...
Historical entry in the Government Programme: Finland will switch to a partial licensing model in 2026
The new Government Programme published on Friday 16.6. contains a historical entry on the Finnish gambling system. The aim of Petteri Orp...
Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group hit with $550k fine
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission has fined the Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group AU$550,000 for operating 220 ...
What Are Unregulated ‘Skill Games’ And Why Should Consumers Be Concerned About Them?
Many businesses, even smaller ones, are nearly always interested in ways to capture as much of their customers’ money as possible. In tha...
The UK Government's Call to Regulate Crypto Trading as Gambling
The House of Commons Treasury Select Committee recently released a report advocating for the UK government to regulate crypto trading as ...
Massachusetts Gaming Regulator Hints at DFS (Daily Fantasy Sports) Review
Single-player DFS may seem like an oxymoron to old-school DFS fans who enjoy peer-to-peer play through DraftKings and FanDuel. But it’s r...
Major Regulatory Changes in the Greek Casino Sector Being Considered by the Hellenic Gaming Commission
Major changes in the way casinos are operated in Greece are expected to become one of the main discussion topics in the next few weeks.
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India: 28% GST on online gaming may not impact taxation on e-sports, video games
Rules in the works for demarcation between the two forms of online gaming
The recently proposed 28 per cent goods and services tax (GST)...
Brazil: Federal Government is already starting to debate on ‘Legal Framework for Gambling‘
The Federal Government is already starting to debate on an interim basis the support for the processing of the project that can legalize ...
NFL seeks federal help to combat 'illicit' sports betting
The NFL outlined the league's gambling policy and called for federal assistance to address the "illicit sports betting market" in a respo...
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Fines Sports Betting Operators for Violating Gaming Commission Regulations
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission recently issued decisions resulting in fines for three of the state’s sports betting operators — MGM ...
UK Takes a Swipe at Video Game Loot Boxes Through New Guidelines
The UK will soon see more stringent guidelines on the sale of video games, particularly when it comes to in-game purchases from loot boxe...
Brazil: Sports betting and online games can be taxed at 15% by the Government and Senate
The Federal Government and the Federal Senate are considering the implementation of a 15% tax on sports betting and online gaming.
Accor...
Following announcements from the UK government over the gambling review white paper, key players within the industry have given their feedback
Following announcements from the UK government over the gambling review white paper, key players within the industry have given their fee...
UK Gambling Commission issues £594,000 penalty
The UK Gambling Commission has handed operator Star Racing a £594,000 penalty over anti-money laundering and social responsibility failur...
Belgium Readies for Stringent Gambling Advertising Rules Despite Industry Pushback
Belgium is gearing up to enforce stringent gambling advertising restrictions. These changes, initiated by Vincent Van Quickenborne, Belgi...
SWEDEN: Licensing requirements for game providers come into force in Sweden
Spelinspektionen (SGA) is introducing new rules in an attempt to make it harder for unlicensed operators to offer their gambling services...
GHANA: Six-member Audit Committee inaugurated for Gaming Commission
The Gaming Commission of Ghana has inaugurated a six-member audit committee to help to ensure sound financial management and control syst...
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Introduces New Sports Betting Logo Requirement
As the Commonwealth’s gaming commission authorizes a new requirement for sports betting provider branding to be displayed in state sporti...
LAW 31.806 Peru: Law modifying iGaming regulatory framework and taxing foreign gambling operators is enacted
The Peruvian Government decided to enact Law 31.806, which modifies certain aspects of the law that regulates online gambling and sports ...