Some lawmakers hope to make another push for legalized gambling Alabama gambling regulation looks to have a new ally. Still, the thought of legalizing in a state without regulated gaming seems more appealing than the process needed to make it happen. Alabama Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nathaniel Ledbetter, believes a lack of regulated
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Maryland lawmakers discuss use of credit cards in gambling
Using credit cards for charitable gaming may lead to their use in other forms of gambling A proposal to allow residents to use credit cards to play online fundraising games of chance sponsored by non-profits may be added to the 2024 Legislative Package for the Frederick County Council. Members voted on Tuesday to conduct a
California looks to change what’s legal at its cardrooms
California may eliminate blackjack from its legal cardrooms Proposed draft regulations by the California Bureau of Gambling Control look to prohibit blackjack-style games in California cardrooms. The Bureau of Gambling Control (BGC) issued draft language to change regulations regarding blackjack-style games and the rotation of player-dealer positions at California cardrooms. The BGC draft regulation proclaims
Brazil considers including fantasy games in gambling legislation
Brazil’s lawmakers continue to tweak gambling and betting legislative initiatives Brazilian lawmakers are divided on the issue of including fantasy games in the legal framework for the electronic games industry. During a Wednesday debate on bill 2,796/2021, senators defended postponing a vote on the matter, which is ready to be deliberated in the House Plenary.
No gambling segment safe from Ireland’s advertising reforms
Upcoming legislation in Ireland will prohibit all gambling ads during the day When the upcoming ban on daytime TV gambling ads is introduced in Ireland, no gambling segment will be spared. The government says even horse racing TV channels will not be exempt from the new law. The Cabinet approved the Gambling Regulation Bill in
UAE sets its sights on regulated casinos
There’s a new gambling hub that is emerging on the global gaming stage The United Arab Emirates has established a “General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA),” headquartered in Abu Dhabi, to act as a federal authority, introducing a “world-leading regulatory framework” for commercial casinos and a national lottery. UAE casinos could generate $6.6 billion in
Ontario alters iGaming advertising rules for operators
Gambling continues to be treated as a topic that shouldn’t be seen The province of Ontario announced on Tuesday that it will ban the use of athletes in online gambling advertising while also boosting standards to restrict the use of celebrities who, according to the government, may appeal to minors. The opposition NDP and a
The gaming industry speaks up on regulation of skills games
States like Pennsylvania are still trying to define what does and doesn’t constitute gambling Pennsylvania businesses operating in the unregulated gray area defining games of skill and chance could soon find stricter guidelines from state legislators. The Democratic Policy Committee met this week in Radnor to examine the expansion of skill games across the state.
Lawmakers in Argentina introduce gambling ad ban bill
Argentina is following other countries in cracking down on gambling advertising Congresswoman Marcela Campagnoli (CC-ARI) of Argentina recently introduced a bill prohibiting online gambling advertising. The proposal also includes banning gamblers from using debit cards “to avoid the accumulation of gambling debts.” Based on the document published by media outlet El Parlamentario, the proposed legislation
Questions arise over lobby group challenging UK’s gaming reforms
The UK’s gaming industry is undergoing a major shift, and a group opposing it is catching flack The Gambler’s Consumer Forum (GCF), a lobby group hoping to derail the scheduled overhaul of UK gambling laws and claiming to be acting on behalf of ordinary gamblers, may not be so neutral. It was discovered to be
Oklahoma governor accused of using citizen fund for gaming legislation disputes
Ongoing disputes over tribal gaming legislation are draining Oklahoma accounts Payment records show that nearly $2 million in state funds paid from Oklahoma tribal gaming operations was used to pay lawyers representing Gov. Kevin Stitt in his legal battles against the tribes. The funds came from annual fees paid by tribes to the state to
A beginner’s guide to online craps
Craps is a straightforward casino game that still requires a certain amount of strategy Online craps is an exciting and popular casino game that offers players the chance to enjoy the thrill of the dice roll from the comfort of their own homes. For beginners, the game might seem intimidating at first, but with a