“`html SAFE Bet Act to be reintroduced in Congress On 11 March 2025, US Congressman Paul Tonko and Senator Richard Blumenthal will reintroduce the Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet Act (SAFE Bet Act) in Washington DC. This federal framework aims to regulate the sports betting industry and addresses public health implications linked to […]
“`html Could Austria find a way to liberalise online gambling after all? Imogen Goodman takes a closer look at the Austrian government’s new coalition agreement and whether it could lead to online gambling liberalisation. Some stakeholders are optimistic gambling reform could be coming, while others see this government as having similar views on gambling as […]
“`html Brazil Sport Commission to Discuss Bill Banning Betting Ads This Week On Wednesday, 12 March, Brazil’s Sports Commission (CEsp) will examine a bill aimed at prohibiting fixed-odds betting advertisements across all media. This measure, introduced by Senator Styvenson Valentim, seeks to amend Article 33 of Law No 13,756/2018, regulating fixed-odds sports betting in Brazil, […]
“`html Macau police arrest woman for VIP room investment scam Summary A 43-year-old unemployed woman from mainland China has been arrested by the Macau Judiciary Police in connection with a VIP room investment scam. Allegedly, the suspect convinced a friend to invest RMB1.54 million (£212,900) in a casino VIP room with assurances of a monthly […]
“`html New Zealand’s SkyCity Reportedly Asked Government to Limit Online Gaming Licenses to Five SkyCity Entertainment Group, which operates multiple casinos in New Zealand and Australia, has expressed opposition to the government’s plans to issue up to 15 online casino licenses. Instead, the company argues that only five licenses should be granted and that these […]
“`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. […]
