“`html Legalized Sports Betting Companion Legislation Filed in Texas Senate Summary Senate Joint Resolution 65 has been filed in the Texas Senate, following the introduction of House Resolution 134. This legislative effort aims to establish a framework for regulating sports betting in Texas, signalling a significant development in the state’s approach to legalised wagering. Key […]
“`html Star Entertainment Group said to have secured last-minute lifeline via proposed sale of The Star Brisbane to Hong Kong partners Summary Star Entertainment Group is reportedly on the brink of securing a crucial lifeline through the proposed sale of its newly launched The Star Brisbane integrated resort to Hong Kong partners Chow Tai Fook […]
“`html Dutch gambling regulator warns operator over use of autoplay feature The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has ordered an operator to remove its autoplay feature due to non-compliance with local regulations. This decision follows a customer complaint about being able to continue playing automatically on an online roulette table after winning. The KSA considers […]
“`html Judge Rules Vegas Gaming Company Breached Agreement by Marketing Baccarat Game Summary A Clark County District Court judge has ruled that Light & Wonder, a gaming equipment manufacturer, breached its distribution agreement with The Talisman Group by marketing Ruyi Baccarat ahead of the agreement’s expiry. Judge Joanna Kishner’s ruling was made on January 17 […]
“`html DraftKings ploughs $10m into RG ad campaign ahead of March Madness DraftKings has announced a significant investment of $10 million into its responsible gambling (RG) advertising campaign in anticipation of March Madness. The company is also reinforcing its commitment to its State Council Funding Program while promoting its customer engagement tool, My Stat Sheet. […]
Michigan regulator issues cease-and-desist orders to five offshore online casinos The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has taken action against five offshore online casinos by issuing cease-and-desist orders for violating state gaming laws. The affected operators include BetWhale Casino, Black Lotus Casino, Coins Game Casino, Love2play Casino, and Orion Stars 777 Players. The MGCB’s directive […]
“`html DGOJ: Europe Should Adopt PACS to Crack Down on Identity Theft in iGaming The Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) in Spain has highlighted the significant issue of identity theft in online gambling. At an international conference, DGOJ representatives advocated for the adoption of the PACS (Action Protocol for Impersonated Taxpayers) protocol, […]
“`html Kindred Group CEO takes on chief online betting and gaming officer role with FDJ Summary Nils Andén, the CEO of Kindred Group, is set to join the newly formed executive committee at FDJ (Française des Jeux) following their acquisition of the multi-brand operator for €2.5 billion. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing FDJ’s […]
“`html PH Central Bank Draft Rules Ban Gambling-Related Offerings in Digital Marketplaces Summary The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has unveiled draft guidelines aimed at regulating digital marketplace activities, explicitly prohibiting banks and electronic money issuers (EMIs) from providing products linked to gambling, such as online casinos and betting services. These guidelines, which are currently […]
“`html Philippines got rid of POGOs – are PIGOs next? Summary Senate President Francis Escudero of the Philippines has called for a review of inland gaming operators, or PIGOs, due to potential issues similar to those that plagued the recently banned offshore gaming operators, POGOs. He commented on the negative effects PIGOs may have on […]
