Public Gaming Industry
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Australia Could Require Facial Scan for Online Gaming Players, Raising Concerns
Australian online gamblers — or those who want to watch adult content on their computers — may soon have to agree to a facial scan.
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UK Gambling firms' shares hit by call to cut stakes
Shares in UK betting firms have fallen after a cross-party group of MPs called for measures to overhaul online gambling and protect vulne...
NY state evaluating potential firms to conduct gambling study
The state Gaming Commission is in the process of considering firms interested in conducting a comprehensive review of gambling in New Yor...
State to test if touch screen gaming devices are considered gambling
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Touch screen games have been popping up in bars, gas stations and over businesses across Nebraska. The machin...
Bill would let lottery ticket sellers in Wisconsin accept debit payment in addition to cash
In an age when more people are making purchases with plastic cards and digital devices, some Wisconsin lawmakers say it's time for lotter...
Purdue Prohibits Sports Betting By Faculty, Staff, Students, Contractors
Boilermakers first with big-time college football to enact such a plan
Purdue University on Friday became the first public university in...
UK Fixed odds betting terminals briefing paper released
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Casino Administration Committee to be established on 7 January 2020
Japan’s casino regulatory body, the Casino Administration Committee, will be established on 7 January 2020, the government has announced....
Nevada gaming board examines rules on charitable games of chance
Nevada gaming regulators are looking to instill restrictions on who can take part in charitable games and lotteries.
Following a Thursda...
Peru on the brink of regulating online gambling and sports betting
Proposed legislation aimed at regulating these activities is being reviewed and adjusted, before being submitting for debate by the whole...
France To Launch New Gambling Authority Ahead Of FDJ Sale
France introduced new laws on gambling, including the establishment of a new national gambling authority, L’autorité nationale des jeux (...
Tribal governments to get $8 billion from CARES Act
(The Center Square) – Tribal councils are facing unprecedented challenges in countering the spread of the coronavirus across tribal lands...
Greek court revokes OPAP’s online license
A decision by the Council of State invalidates the gambling giant’s authorization to offer online sports betting.
The Council of State’s...
Illinois Gaming Board Pushes Lawmakers to Change Chicago Casino Tax Scheme
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) is urging politicians in the Prairie State to reconsider parts of the gaming expansion bill passed there ...
2020: New sports betting licences in Germany
Beginning in January 2020, new remote and land-based sports betting licences will be granted in Germany. The competent gambling authori...
House committee dives into Missouri gambling
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Lawmakers got an inside look as gambling in Missouri during a two-hour hearing largely focused on illegal slot mach...
Virginia Lottery raises concern over 'aggressive' growth of unregulated gaming machines
The Virginia Lottery has raised concerns that unregulated “skill” games that have appeared in bars and convenience stores across the stat...
Brazil’s Regional Court overturns injunction, lottery stores return to essential services
Brazil’s Regional Court overturns injunction, lottery stores return to essential services
The TRF-2 (Federal Regional Court of the 2nd R...
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has shut down the government-owned Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO)
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has shut down the government-owned Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) and all lotteries it...
Illinois Governor Pritzker names new Gaming Board chair and another member
Charles Schmadeke will serve on and chair the Illinois Gaming Board.* Schmadeke is a partner-in-charge of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP’s ...
Illinois video gaming operations and all casino gambling operations in Illinois until at least April 30
CHICAGO (WICS/WRSP) — In accordance with Governor JB Pritzker's Stay At Home order extension, the Illinois Gaming Board has announced new...
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission to decide on sports betting rules and licenses
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission will meet on Tuesday to vote to adopt proposed rules for sports wagering an...
Wyoming Legislators revive gaming commission proposal
CASPER — Just three weeks ago, members of the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Committee on Travel, Recreation and Cultural Resources decided ...
UKGC will be holding a twelve-week consultation on gambling online with credit cards
Following a recent call for evidence on the issue of gambling online with credit cards, the Gambling Commission has confirmed it will be ...
UKGC appoints Rothschild & Co to advise 4th National Lottery licence competition
Gambling Commission appoints Rothschild & Co to engage parties interested in fourth National Lottery licence competition.
Executive ...
Missouri State gambling regulators say slot machines spreading across Missouri are illegal
JEFFERSON CITY — In the latest attempt to slow the rapid-fire spread of untaxed and unregulated slot machines in Missouri, state gambling...
Swedish Gambling Regulator Calls A Meeting In September As Operators Demand Clarity On Gambling Laws
The Swedish gambling regulator has agreed to hold a meeting with all licensed gambling operators in the country after the casino operator...
Belgium introduces changes in lottery and gambling rules
Belgium introduces changes in lottery and gambling rules
Belgium’s National Lottery has seen a drop in sales of 30 per cent since t...