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
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Belgium Tightening Its Gaming Laws, Shifts Legal Age for All Forms of Gambling
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,
Ireland To Have New Gambling Legislation in Place by October
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
Virginia Contemplating Creation of Unified Gambling Regulator
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 Gearing up To Crack Down on Gambling as Expansion Looms
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
Calls for Gambling Ad Ban in Argentina Are Getting Louder
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
New York bill would expand gambling ad restrictions to sports betting
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
US nationwide iGaming model legislation could be coming within weeks
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
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States working on national gaming regs
The group is working on creating an online gaming framework that all states could use The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) will convene its 2024 Summer Meeting in Pittsburgh, with a primary focus on developing a model online casino legislative framework. Despite initial plans to unveil a draft at this meeting, the
Northern Ireland changes mind on gambling reforms
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,
California cardroom bill has cardroom operators scrambling
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
Ireland’s gambling laws could include ban on loot boxes
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