The country’s president has signed off on legislation that will alter the country’s gambling ecosystem Paraguay has passed Law 7438, a significant reform aimed at ending the gambling monopoly and modernizing the country’s gaming industry. The legislation, approved by the Chamber of Deputies in December, introduces measures to combat illegal gambling, safeguard minors, and promote
Both states have iGaming bills on the table this week Maryland and Virginia are entering the debate over legalizing online gambling, potentially reshaping the iGaming landscape in their respective states. Both states are exploring legislation that could bring digital gambling platforms to their residents, signaling a broader shift in gambling regulations nationwide. In Maryland, House
The governor is once again willing to consider gambling to offset budgetary deficits Illinois Governor JB Pritzker might soon lend his support to the legalization of online casinos, a move that could provide significant financial benefits for the state. Facing a projected $3 billion budget shortfall, the governor has described online casino gambling as “worthy
The tribes are hoping to shut down cardrooms across the state A coalition of Native American tribes in California has filed a lawsuit against several cardrooms. The group is alleging illegal gambling practices involving banked games. The suit, filed in Sacramento’s Superior Court, comes on the heels of the Tribal Nations Access to Justice Act,
An appeals court rules that sweepstakes casinos may violate state laws The North Carolina Court of Appeals has upheld efforts to crack down on sweepstakes casinos, siding with law enforcement in a closely contested decision regarding video gaming kiosks operated by No Limit Games in Robeson County. The ruling is part of an ongoing legal
The country is scrutinizing a number of its gambling laws Italy has launched a significant overhaul of its gambling regulations, starting with a new licensing framework for online gambling operators. The country’s Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) has opened the application process for these licenses, which all operators serving Italian players must acquire by late
The reform is just one of many the country’s new gaming regulator is looking to implement Ireland is preparing to introduce a ban on using credit cards for gambling as part of broader efforts to address gambling-related harm. The country’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), led by Anne-Marie Caulfield, is collaborating with major banks to implement
The change would result only in fines for underage gambling New Jersey lawmakers are considering a significant shift in how underage gambling is handled, aiming to reduce criminal penalties and instead treat it as a civil offense. Under the proposed legislation, individuals under 21 caught gambling would face fines rather than criminal charges, marking a
The country continues to face backlash over some of its lax gambling regulations Curaçao is preparing to implement significant changes to its online gambling industry as Parliament reviews the proposed Gambling Ordinance (LOK) next week. The new legislation aims to replace the current double-licensing system with a more streamlined framework, creating an independent regulatory authority
A bill could alter the tax rates for both operators and players Brazil is considering new legislation that could impose a “sin tax” on sports betting, online gambling, and fantasy sports, treating them similarly to goods like alcohol and cigarettes. This proposal is part of a broader federal tax reform effort, as outlined in a
Two state senators want to increase the taxes betting and iGaming operators pay Michigan lawmakers are considering measures to raise tax rates on internet gaming and sports betting, aiming to increase state revenue from the rapidly growing gaming industry. Two proposed bills, introduced by Democratic state Senators Sam Singh and Jeremy Moss, outline these changes.
Alabama has missed several opportunities, and may miss another next year Alabama is unlikely to see any significant progress on gambling legislation during the 2025 legislative session, according to State Senator Sam Givhan. Recent changes in Senate leadership and shifting political dynamics suggest that a comprehensive gambling and lottery package will remain stalled. Efforts to
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