The appointment of a lottery operator and the publication of lottery rules is a step toward casinos The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a significant step towards the introduction of casinos with the recent passage of new lottery rules. The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has published its casino and gaming licensing rules,
Maryland gamblers will likely have to wait until 2027 before visiting an online casino Maryland, a state with a high potential for online gaming legalization, is unlikely to see its first internet casino (iCasino) until 2027 or later. This was confirmed by Maryland Senator Ron Watson at a recent gaming industry conference, where he reiterated
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 legislation will continue to help the crypto industry evolve and mature The US House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards addressing the misuse of digital assets by passing the Financial Technology Protection Act. Approved on July 22 through a majority voice vote, the legislation establishes a dedicated task force aimed at investigating
The Senate won’t vote on the bill until after they return from recess In a not-too-surprising development within Brazil’s legislative landscape, the Federal Senate adjourned its session on July 18 without addressing the much-anticipated bill 2.234/22, which seeks to authorize the establishment of retail casinos. This postponement pushes the debate over the legalization of casinos,
The province is inching closer to following Ontario’s lead The Canadian province of Alberta is poised to enter the realm of regulated online poker. Government officials are currently in the final stages of their initial consultations with key stakeholders on a potential overhaul of the province’s iGaming industry. This strategic move mirrors Ontario’s successful model
The bill changes the laws on beachfront property, possibly changing where casinos can be built Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, has reintroduced a highly contested bill that could significantly alter Brazil’s coastal landscape. The legislation aims to transfer authority over coastal land from the federal government to state,
Several lawmakers are joining forces to lobby for online casino expansion in the state Ohio could be on the cusp of expanding its gambling options. Three Republican members of the state’s House of Representatives recently submitted a joint letter advocating for the legalization of online casinos and iLottery. Representatives Jay Edwards, Jeff LaRe, and Cindy
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 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,
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
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