Legislators are already taking sides on whether the state needs to add new casinos in 2025 Iowa’s 2025 legislative session promises a heated debate on gambling expansion. Lawmakers are divided on allowing new casinos, with concerns about existing casino revenue and potential benefits sparking disagreement. Representative Bobby Kaufmann (R-Wilton) is leading the charge against new
The country’s online gaming market has been working through some changes for years The Italian online gambling industry is undergoing a significant transformation. The Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM), Italy’s gambling regulatory body, has proposed a new framework for online gambling licensing. This framework, submitted to the Treasury and forming a key component
The backing could signal renewed positive momentum for the bill The long-awaited legalization of casinos in Brazil might be edging closer to reality. A recent meeting between Senator Irajá Silvestre, Rapporteur of the Constitution and Justice Commission (CCJ), and Finance Minister Fernando Haddad has yielded significant support for Bill 2,234/22, which proposes legalizing and regulating
Lawmakers decide that now’s not the time to concern themselves with updating gambling laws Northern Ireland’s gambling regulations are stuck in a rut, with calls for reform falling on deaf ears in the recently formed Stormont Assembly. Despite growing concerns about the potential harms of online gambling, particularly the ease of access for young people,
The Racing Commission will start reviewing applications this week Casino hopefuls in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, are gearing up for a potential new development. A joint application from Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) and the Linn County Gaming Association is expected at the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) by the end of the month, marking the
Illinois has been on the cusp of iGaming legalization but continues to falter After several setbacks, Illinois Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr. is still committed to pushing for the legalization of iGaming in the state. Despite the failure of recent attempts to pass online casino legislation, Gonzalez remains determined to bring the issue back to the
Cardroom owners aren’t happy with legislation that would give tribes the ability to sue them Over 100 demonstrators rallied in Sacramento, California, on Tuesday to protest a bill granting tribal casinos the ability to sue cardrooms. Senate Bill 549, also known as the Tribal Nations Access to Justice Act, was advanced by the California Assembly’s
Finland’s online gaming monopoly continues to fail, and the government may finally react Finland’s online gambling market is on the verge of a major overhaul. The government has proposed a new Gambling Act that would dismantle the current monopoly held by Veikkaus Oy and usher in an open licensing system. This significant shift aims to
The move would reverse a previously announced decision to delay the vote Senator Irajá mentioned that discussions on the proposal have reached their conclusion and expressed confidence in having enough support to pass the text. He plans to seek assistance from Senator Davi Alcolumbre, chair of the Senate Constitution and Justice Committee, to engage with
Concerns over youth gambling leads to a moratorium on online casino growth The online gambling industry in Buenos Aires, Argentina, has encountered a roadblock. The Autonomous City of Buenos Aires government, led by Jorge Macri, has announced a halt on issuing new online casino licenses. This decision stems from growing concerns about potential gambling harm
Lawmakers want to either restrict the popular video game items or eliminate them completely Ireland’s Department of Justice is reviewing its gambling laws, with a potential focus on loot boxes in video games. These randomized in-game purchases, often containing cosmetic items or gameplay advantages, have sparked debate about their addictive nature and potential exploitation of
Lawmakers are considering a measure that would create a stand-alone gaming regulator Northern Ireland’s All Party Group on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling recently published a report with 57 recommendations, including recognizing gambling as a public health issue and a tax on gaming operators to support problem gambling research, prevention, and education. The Belfast News
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