Connecticut General Assembly to Debate All Things Gambling – Next Year

Online Gambling

In the wake of PASPA’s repeal, the sky is the limit for sports betting enthusiats, proponents, and industry watchdogs. However the SCOTUS-maintained lift of the 1992 ban is not in itself grounds for the legalization of sports wagering and the gambling industry en masse across the US. States are all churning with excitement, trepidation, and […]

Delaware, Mississippi Prepare for post-PASPA legalization

Legislation

The States of Delaware and Mississippi have long been planning to step up their gaming revenue obtained from games of skill. On Thursday, the pair has inched even closer to this sacred goal by fleshing out plans to unroll single-game sports betting on the territory of the states. Delaware’s Department of Finance announced on Thursday […]

WRD Pushes Strongly in Japan Despite Scandals

Industry

Despite what Wynn Resorts Development LCC (WRD) president Chris Gordon has described as a “string of negative events,” the company is still very much intent on making a splash in Japan. However, the eddy of controversy surrounding the company, including sexual misconduct allegations, pending lawsuits and inner strife have not been enough to stave Wynn […]

The State of New Jersey’s Legal Bill Soars to $8.7m

Legislation

The State of New Jersey has reportedly committed $8.7 million in the state’s attempt to tackle the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) and open the sluicegates of legal sports betting. Gambling in NJ. Who benefits? New Jersey has spared neither effort nor penny, with the bill soaring quite high. However, the trade-off is […]

The Legalization of Online Gambling in New Jersey

Poll: United States Sports Betting Legislation – Unnecessarily Contentious

Legislation

The United States has one of the most convoluted relationships with gambling affairs in the world. While individual states are pushing their cases in the US Supreme Court and through Senate bills, most forms of online gambling in the country remain prohibited. However, a new poll reveals that citizens and enthusiasts prefer their local states […]

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Four Social Gaming Providers Facing Online Gambling Lawsuits

Online Gambling

In the wake of a federal court ruling that Big Fish Casino violated Washington State gaming laws, four other online gaming companies have been put in the spotlight by state officials for the online games they offer. Class action lawsuits have been filed against DoubleDown Interactive, Playtika, Huuge Games and High 5 Games for violating […]

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Poland’s Gambling Law That Backfired

Legislation

Blockchain technology is not just popular in the finance industry. In fact, now, it is getting the attention of governments. Maduro’s Venezuela has come up with its very own oil-backed cryptocurrency. And now, Chile’s National Energy Commission has announced that it is going to launch a blockchain project. Its goal is to increase transparency, accuracy, […]

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Is UK’s Gambling Commission Doing Enough to Protect Problem Gamblers?

Industry

Gambling can be a serious problem for a lot of individuals especially for areas low-income families. However, after attempts to regulate betting terminals, regulators have failed to get the ball rolling considering that it would put profits back for bookmakers. Fixed-odds betting terminals can be highly addictive. In fact, there are a lot of elements […]