The bill could cause some cardrooms to shut down California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 549, allowing tribal casinos in the state to sue card rooms that they claim are illegally hosting certain table games like blackjack and pai gow poker. This decision marks the culmination of one of the most contested political
The country is giving non-licensed operators until October 1 to shut down or face the consequences Brazil is stepping up efforts to regulate its expanding betting market by targeting operators without proper authorization. Starting October 1, betting companies that haven’t applied for a license will be forced to suspend their operations. This move is part
The legislation would clarify what constitutes gambling, perhaps leading to a large crackdown A new bill introduced in Alabama, HB 41, seeks to address the growing issue of illegal gambling by tightening the state’s existing regulations. Filed by Rep. Matthew Hammett, the bill aims to clarify what constitutes gambling and related activities, while also increasing
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
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 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
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
A federal ban on gambling advertising is possible and would follow calls appearing in other countries The push to ban gambling advertisements in Argentina is gaining momentum now that the country’s Ombudsman introduced a proposal in Congress to enforce federal-level restrictions. This proposal aims to unify the diverse regulations across Argentina’s provinces, calling for a
The state is rapidly cutting back on how gambling and betting operators can advertise New York lawmakers are proposing stricter regulations for sportsbook advertising, aiming to extend existing restrictions currently applicable to retail casinos to the online sports betting industry. Assemblyman Clyde Vanel’s Bill A10658, if passed, would further tighten New York’s grip on sportsbook
The first model would be just a draft, with a final version coming later this year The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) has announced a delay in releasing its model iGaming legislation, originally slated for its summer conference in Pittsburgh. The decision comes after a lengthy discussion involving legislators, regulators, academics, and
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