Federal lawmakers and banking officials are pushing for a ban on the use of credit cards for gambling Brazil’s gambling market could soon face significant changes, as the Brazilian banking federation has pushed for an early ban on credit card use in online gambling. Isaac Sidney, president of Febraban, has called for the restriction to
The party voted on Saturday to oppose any gambling legislation The Alabama Republican Party recently voted to reject any potential expansion of gambling within the state. During their summer business meeting, party members overwhelmingly supported the resolution, with a strong 74% to 26% margin in favor of opposing gambling expansion. This decision came despite objections
This is the second time this year lawmakers strike out at online gambling in Argentina Argentine lawmaker Gabriel Solano has introduced a bill to ban online casinos in Buenos Aires, citing concerns over the increasing exposure of children to gambling. Solano, a City Legislator, raised the issue after receiving complaints from citizens worried about the
Ohio Senator Niraj Antani presented the bill as he wraps up his time in the chamber Ohio Senator Niraj Antani has introduced new legislation aiming to legalize online casino gaming in the state. Following the success of Ohio’s online sports betting market, the bill seeks to expand the range of online gambling options available to
The country makes the minimum age for all forms of gambling 21 Belgium is tightening its gambling regulations, raising the minimum age for all forms of gambling to 21. This change, which came into effect in February 2024, aligns the age requirement for sports betting, arcades, and bingo with that of physical casinos. The shift,
The chamber is being pushed into voting on the subject instead of waiting until later this year The Brazilian Senate is getting ready for a potentially significant vote on legalizing casinos by the end of September. Senator Irajá Abreu is leading the push to finalize and vote on Bill 2,234/22, which aims to update Brazil’s
A bill that would have forced an expedited licensing timeline will die in two days Efforts to expedite the licensing process for downstate casinos in New York appear to be facing significant challenges. A bill passed earlier this summer by New York lawmakers aimed to accelerate the process and bring more transparency to it. However,
The government is putting the final touches on its biggest gambling reforms to date Ireland is set to introduce new gambling legislation by October, despite ongoing lobbying efforts from the betting industry. Justice Minister James Browne, who spearheaded the Gambling Regulation Bill in 2022, confirmed that a final vote on the proposals is expected to
A push by a local cardroom for new gambling laws has proved successful Tulare County, California, is set to see significant changes in its gaming industry following a recent decision by the Board of Supervisors to update the county’s gambling ordinance. This move, which was approved unanimously, will allow casinos in the county’s unincorporated areas
A Senate committee is reportedly going to get the ball rolling on iGaming legalization discussions Louisiana is potentially moving closer to potentially legalizing online casinos, with a Senate committee set to begin a detailed study in October. The committee will focus on understanding the advantages, challenges, and best practices surrounding iGaming, as the state considers
The state currently has different agencies controlling different aspects of gambling Virginia is considering changes to how it regulates its growing gambling industry, which has expanded rapidly in recent years. Lawmakers are discussing the possibility of establishing a centralized regulatory body, the Virginia Gaming Commission, to oversee the state’s diverse gaming activities. This new entity
Brazil is advancing online and land-based gaming options, leading to greater scrutiny of the market The Brazilian government is stepping up efforts to combat the black market in gambling as the country prepares to launch its regulated betting market on January 1, 2025. With concerns arising over the proliferation of offshore gambling websites, the government
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