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
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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
Colombia exploring updated gambling legislation on advertising
Gambling operators are going to find it more difficult to attract new customers Colombian gaming regulator Coljuegos recently published a draft resolution in its bid to regulate advertising activities, sponsorships, promotions and other forms of commercial communication regarding competitive games. The main points of the legislation to control the conditions for authorized operators to advertise
Ireland’s new gambling laws to impact multiple gaming segments
Ireland continues to tweak its upcoming gambling reforms, with industry insiders showing concern The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) draws, club lotteries and other fundraising must abide by the 9 PM watershed as the Irish Government’s gambling bill outlines. This is the latest group to succumb to increased restrictions as Ireland advances its gambling reforms. The
Gambling expansion in Alabama continues to be a hot topic
Some lawmakers hope to make another push for legalized gambling Alabama gambling regulation looks to have a new ally. Still, the thought of legalizing in a state without regulated gaming seems more appealing than the process needed to make it happen. Alabama Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nathaniel Ledbetter, believes a lack of regulated
Maryland lawmakers discuss use of credit cards in gambling
Using credit cards for charitable gaming may lead to their use in other forms of gambling A proposal to allow residents to use credit cards to play online fundraising games of chance sponsored by non-profits may be added to the 2024 Legislative Package for the Frederick County Council. Members voted on Tuesday to conduct a
California looks to change what’s legal at its cardrooms
California may eliminate blackjack from its legal cardrooms Proposed draft regulations by the California Bureau of Gambling Control look to prohibit blackjack-style games in California cardrooms. The Bureau of Gambling Control (BGC) issued draft language to change regulations regarding blackjack-style games and the rotation of player-dealer positions at California cardrooms. The BGC draft regulation proclaims
Brazil considers including fantasy games in gambling legislation
Brazil’s lawmakers continue to tweak gambling and betting legislative initiatives Brazilian lawmakers are divided on the issue of including fantasy games in the legal framework for the electronic games industry. During a Wednesday debate on bill 2,796/2021, senators defended postponing a vote on the matter, which is ready to be deliberated in the House Plenary.
No gambling segment safe from Ireland’s advertising reforms
Upcoming legislation in Ireland will prohibit all gambling ads during the day When the upcoming ban on daytime TV gambling ads is introduced in Ireland, no gambling segment will be spared. The government says even horse racing TV channels will not be exempt from the new law. The Cabinet approved the Gambling Regulation Bill in
UAE sets its sights on regulated casinos
There’s a new gambling hub that is emerging on the global gaming stage The United Arab Emirates has established a “General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA),” headquartered in Abu Dhabi, to act as a federal authority, introducing a “world-leading regulatory framework” for commercial casinos and a national lottery. UAE casinos could generate $6.6 billion in
Ontario alters iGaming advertising rules for operators
Gambling continues to be treated as a topic that shouldn’t be seen The province of Ontario announced on Tuesday that it will ban the use of athletes in online gambling advertising while also boosting standards to restrict the use of celebrities who, according to the government, may appeal to minors. The opposition NDP and a