Legislation Headlines

By Grant Mahon

Issues Federal Blocking Order for Online Payments

June 18, 2019

has recently launched a new campaign that targets online casino payment processors following the approval of a new temporary federal gambling treaty last spring. This has seen the German state of Lower Saxony issue an international payment service provider with a blocking order as parts of the country’s efforts to drive illegal online gambling […]

By Ameana Jones

Wire Act Applies Only to Sports Betting, Federal Court Rules

June 6, 2019

On Monday, June 3, a New Hampshire federal court issued the highly-anticipated ruling on the New Hampshire Lottery Commission et al. v. Barr et al. which challenged a recent opinion by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding the 1961 Wire Act. Delivered by U.S. District Judge Paul Barbadoro in New Hampshire, the decision […]

By Elaine West

Casinos, Sports Betting Coming to Illinois Racetracks

June 4, 2019

After over two decades of utter frustration, Illinois will finally be able to better compete with neighboring states that are currently benefiting from legalized and regulated gambling activities. Last Saturday, the Illinois House ed Senate Bill 690 by an 87-27 vote which easily exceeded the three-fifths supermajority that was needed in overtime for a bill […]

By Ameana Jones

Melco Resorts s Macau’s Pension Plan

May 12, 2019

Renowned Asian casino operator, Melco Resorts and Entertainment Limited has recently decided to Macau’s non-obligatory pensions plan. The casino operator believes that the plan, which is designed to give casino employees better benefits in their old age and to offset any possible reductions in the government’s social security programs, is a great idea hence […]

By Grant Mahon

Loot Boxes Constitute Gambling, New Study Finds

May 9, 2019

There has been a raging debate over whether or not loot boxes are a type of gambling. While some countries have already taken stands in as far as the issue is concerned, many other places are still in limbo primarily because rules and regulations have not been set with regards to loot boxes. Fortunately, a […]

By Tomas Medon

President Trump Kills a Casino Bill with a Single Tweet

May 9, 2019

Just a few hours before a scheduled House veto to approve a Native American casino project that was being backed by Senator Elizabeth Warren, President Donald Trump sent out a tweet that not only killed the bill but also sent all its ers scrambling. Now, the story behind the bill is raising quite a lot […]

By Elaine West

DOJ Sued Over Alleged Sheldon Adelson-Wire Act Links

May 8, 2019

The Attorney General of New Jersey has recently filed a lawsuit that seeks to determine the links between the US Department of Justice’s new interpretation of the 1961 Wire Act and casino magnate Sheldon Adelson. It is no secret that Mr. Adelson is a staunch opposer of online gambling and has ties to the Coalition […]

By Alexander Palmer

Online Gaming in Michigan Meets Takes Another Step Backwards

May 7, 2019

Needless to say, there are a few specific things about the online gaming industry in the United States that are largely considered to be very simple. However, various setbacks abound in the legislatures of some states over issues that have proven to be both surprising and frustrating especially because industry stakeholders and experts have responded […]

By Grant Mahon

ASA Bans Casino Game Ad That Encouraged Underage Gambling

May 6, 2019

The United Kingdom’s Advertising Standards Authority has recently banned an advert for Monopoly-themed online casino game citing concerns that the ment might appeal to children. This online promotion, therefore, breached the authority’s code by having a design that was very likely to appeal to young people. According to the ASA’s rules, all gambling-related ads should […]

By Tomas Medon

UK’s Self-Funded Problem Gambling Charity Comes Up Short

May 6, 2019

Last Friday, the GambleAware charity announced that its voluntary contributions from gambling operators in the United Kingdom over the 12 months ending March 31 totaled £9.6m. Even though this amount was “marginally more” than the amount that the charity had received in the previous 12-month period, it was well below the £10m target that the […]