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California Card Rooms Face Tribal Lawsuit Over Alleged Illegal Gambling Practices

Licensed card rooms in California are facing legal action from Native American tribes who claim the establishments are providing illegal banked games. Typically found in tribal casinos, these games mimic the Las Vegas gambling format by pitting players against the house. The lawsuit comes in the wake of the Tribal Nations Access to Justice Act, […]

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Regulatory Oversight Tightens as Evolution Gaming Faces UKGC Review

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has initiated a formal review of Evolution Gaming’s operating license, signaling an intensifying regulatory environment for the gaming industry. The investigation centers on allegations that Evolution’s games were accessible in the UK through operators without the required UKGC licenses, raising critical questions about compliance practices. The UKGC’s investigation is part […]

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Macau Casino Industry Faces Major Reforms as New Anti-Gambling Law Takes Effect

On October 29, Macau passed the “Law to Combat Crimes of Illegal Gambling”—a landmark measure to limit illegal operations in its world-famous casinos. The legislation, which was announced in the Official Gazette the day before, introduces extensive changes to combat illegal gambling in the city’s integrated resorts. It addresses issues such as unlicensed online betting […]

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Calls for Stricter Gambling Ad Regulations Intensify Ahead of Australian Election

As the election draws near, Australia’s Labor government is grappling with significant pressure to tackle the escalating concerns surrounding gambling advertising. Amid calls from the Greens, federal communications minister Michelle Rowland announced that the government would outline its plans regarding gambling advertisements before the election, yet she refrained from confirming whether these plans would include […]

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Singapore Embraces Cashless Gaming, Keeps Ban on Crypto Wagers

In a significant update to its gambling regulations, Singapore has amended its Casino Control Act, allowing cashless gaming in its two major casinos. This change reflects the nation’s focus on modernizing its gaming industry, aligning it with global trends. Still, it stops short of permitting cryptocurrency for betting, maintaining a firm stance on financial security […]

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Finland A Step Closer to Major Overhaul of Gambling Laws

In a major step toward breaking the long-standing monopoly of Veikkaus Oy over betting, online slot machines, and casino games, the Finnish government has revealed a detailed draft plan to revise the country’s gambling regulations. As part of a crucial effort mentioned in the Government Programme, the Ministry of the Interior has extended the deadline […]

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Gambling Commission Sued by Northern & Shell Over National Lottery License

The Gambling Commission is the target of a legal action brought by the British publishing powerhouse Northern & Shell, owned by the media billionaire Richard Desmond. The lawsuit is based on allegations of improper management during the National Lottery licensing competition, which occurred after the commission denied Northern & Shell’s attempt to acquire the UK […]

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UKGC Takes Phased Approach to Strengthen Gambling Regulations

At the beginning of May 2024, the UK Gaming Commission (UKGC) published a press release detailing major reforms to the gaming sector with the goals of increasing customer choice and safety. In line with the UK government’s White Paper “High stakes: gambling reform for the digital age.” The changes encompass a range of initiatives, such […]

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Brazil’s Charts New Course for Gaming Future with New Laws

After lengthy negotiations with Congress in 2023, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil finally passed Law 14.790/23, which would greatly affect the regulation of internet gambling and sports betting in the country. The new. rules and regulations affecting the country’s gaming environment were formally published in the Official Gazette’s special edition on December […]

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Philippines’ Multi-Faceted Battle Against Illegal Gambling

The government of the Philippines is stepping up its efforts to get rid of websites that facilitate illicit betting and e-sabong, or online cockfight betting, as part of its ongoing campaign to combat illegal gambling. The country is now seeing a dramatic increase in online gambling, which has made these digital platforms attractive options and […]

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