The UK is preparing new gambling laws, but most industry players are not prepared A petition was launched on October 25 by Britain’s horseracing industry insisting that the UK Government stop its planned legislation that would require bettors losing as little as £1.37 ($1.66) a day to be subject to “intrusive” affordability checks. The UK
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Paraguay appears ready to expand online gaming market
Lawmakers in Paraguay may start drafting legislation to remove the quasi-monopoly currently in place Paraguay’s Legislation and Codification Commission Deputy, Adrián Vaesken, was recently visited by the president of the National Gaming Commission (Conajzar, for its Spanish acronym), Carlos Augusto Liseras, with one goal in mind. The discussion focused on the idea of revising Law
Norway has new legislation to block online casinos
Norway wants its ISPs to use DNS blocks to protect its online gambling monopoly The government of Norway has introduced legislation to block unlicensed websites offering online gambling. In this most recent attempt to maintain the government monopoly on gaming, the law would require internet providers to introduce technology preventing users from accessing illegal sites
France mulls legislation on NFT games and gambling
France gives NFT games a nod, which could lead to more blockchain-based gambling The French National Assembly enacted the so-called Sorare law on Tuesday, which is the country’s first regulation regarding NFTs video games and crypto-powered monetization strategies. The 561 members of the French National Assembly voted on the regulatory framework, part of the Digital
Georgia gets help in push for legalized online gaming
Georgia lawmakers could advance online gaming next year with the help of Entain International gaming company and co-owner of BetMGM Online sportsbook, Entain Foundation US, is strengthening its measures to legalize Georgia sports betting, casinos and horse racing. Entain representatives met in Atlanta with state legislators on Tuesday to draft a proposal to legalize gambling
Alabama ready to revive gambling legislation
Several legislators have confirmed that they’re preparing new gambling bills for the 2024 session Alabama lawmakers could be weighing gambling legislation after Democratic party members discussed taking up the issue in the next legislative session at the party’s annual Pro-Growth Policy Conference. Officials have drafted a proposal to bring in industry experts from other states
North Carolina casino legalization discussion not totally dead
Lawmakers continue to prepare new casino expansion efforts for the 2024 session North Carolina State Representative Michael Wray confirmed yesterday that proposed casino legislation in the state is still alive and that lawmakers will discuss the issue in the short session of the general assembly next year since Halifax County has become the focus of
Peru advances new regulations for online gambling
Peru is bringing online gaming to the forefront beginning next year The Peru Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur, for its Spanish acronym) has authorized the country’s iGaming and sports betting regulations. Supreme Decree 005-2023-Mincetur is the document that details the regulatory requirements for gambling operators that seek to operate in Peru. After a
North Carolina groups get behind casino in Roanoke Rapids
The fight for casino expansion in North Carolina will continue into 2024 The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District, Halifax County Tourism, the Halifax County Economic Development Commission and Halifax Horizons of North Carolina have all voiced their support for the Roanoke Rapids City Council to build a casino in the Carolina Crossroads Entertainment District. With that
Virginia senator puts his support behind casino expansion
Senator Dave Marsden backs casinos in the state but not a proposed location Virginia state Senator Dave Marsden is ready to continue to support casino expansion in the state. However, he says that if a casino is ever built in Fairfax County, he would prefer to see it in Tysons, not Reston, as reports say
Puerto Rico looks to make changes to casino laws
The US territory is updating its casino legislation to boost revenue Puerto Rico has seen a recent decline in casino gaming, which has played a significant role in attracting tourism to a country that relies on it for economic stability. However, new proposed legislation may help reverse this trend. The Puerto Rico Senate and House
Casino referendum for Richmond, VA, close to a vote
Residents will return to the polls this November to determine the fate of the casino project Voters in Richmond, Virginia, will decide whether a new casino and entertainment venue and its tax revenue and employment opportunities overshadow concerns over transparency, the risks of expanded gambling and policymakers’ consideration for the 2021 defeat of a similar