THE CASINO NEWS DAILY NEWSROOM
The latest developments in gambling, regulation and the people shaping the industry.
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The New Zealand government has announced its plan to regulate online casinos through a comprehensive licensing framework designed to minimize harm, support tax collection, and ensure robust consumer protections. This significant move…
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, shedding light on the current state of the online gambling industry in Europe and emphasizing the urgent need for…
In a pivotal moment for online gambling legislation, stakeholders and legislators are now poised to embrace a comprehensive framework that will shape the future of internet gambling across the United States from…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., addressing the nation during his third State of the Nation Address (SONA), announced a resolute ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). This move comes after escalating…
On July 12, 2024, the Brazilian Ministry of Finance’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting issued Ordinance No. 1,143, setting new regulations for fixed-odds betting operators to prevent money laundering, terrorism financing, and…
Denmark's gambling regulatory framework has undergone significant updates to enhance oversight and maintain the integrity of the gambling industry. The Danish Gambling Authority (DGA) has introduced new measures to combat illegal marketing…
The Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB) has announced the reopening of its online portal for B2C and B2B license applications on July 15, 2024. This decision follows the closure of the previous…
Singapore is set to implement significant changes to its casino regulations aimed at strengthening anti-money laundering (AML) and combatting the financing of terrorism (CFT) measures. The updates include lowering the threshold for…
Italy is progressing with its 'reorganisation of gambling', as the Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) enters the final stages of implementing a new framework for online gambling concessions. Last Friday, the ADM…
The Central Bank of Uruguay (BCU) has recently expanded its regulatory framework to encompass all online gaming and betting platforms to curb unauthorized transactions. This new regulation specifically targets Payment and Collection…
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gaming authority, has announced plans to improve the duty of care at gaming halls across the Netherlands. Following a series of inspections conducted in December 2023 and…
A recent survey by GambleAware reveals significant public support for stricter regulations on gambling advertising in the UK. The survey, conducted in collaboration with Ipsos, included responses from 4,207 adults and highlighted…
Iceland's isolated island environment is home to a booming digital frontier. Local tech companies have made great advances in video game graphics. Yet you'll find that there is still no casino operating…
The Finnish Ministry of the Interior has introduced a draft government proposal to reform the country’s gambling system. This proposal, which aligns with the Government Programme, aims to dismantle Veikkaus Oy's current…
The New York State Gaming Facility Location Board has extended the deadline for downstate casino bids to June 27, 2025. This decision comes even as a bill proposing an earlier deadline of…
From 1 January 2025, game suppliers must have a Danish Gambling Authority license to provide games to operators with a Danish license for betting and online casinos. Applications for these licenses will…
On Thursday, June 27, the Michigan Legislature finalized an agreement on the state’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget, earmarking $1.9 million to support the addition of 14 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff positions at…
The Council of Ministers of Spain has appointed Andrés Barragán Urbiola as Secretary General of Consumption and Gaming. In this role, Urbiola will oversee Spain’s ongoing federal overhaul of gambling laws, a…
Brazil's Justice and Citizenship Commission (CCJ) has taken a significant step by approving a bill that legalizes casinos, bingo, jogo de bicho, and horserace betting. The bill, known as PL 2,234/2022, passed…
Bovada, an offshore and unregulated sportsbook and casino operator, has ceased operations in Michigan and Colorado. This decision comes after the respective gaming regulators in both states issued legal notices to the…
Ontario has 53 licensed gaming platform operators, each vying for a share of the lucrative CA$2.4 billion (US$1.7 billion) market, as reported by iGaming Ontario’s revenue figures for this fiscal year. In…
Australia has introduced a new measure banning the use of credit cards for online gambling, aiming to ensure that players only gamble with their own money. This significant change has been in…
The dazzling lights, the electrifying atmosphere, and the clinking of chips - brick-and-mortar casinos hold a special allure for gamblers. But in the digital age, this allure is challenged by the convenience…
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has announced a comprehensive inquiry into the regulation of bingo, inviting Victorians to help shape a fairer and more modern bingo-playing environment. By working…
The Spanish online gambling market has shown robust growth in the first quarter of 2024, as reported by the Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ). The Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR)…
The Netherlands' regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has issued an updated Responsible Gaming Policy Rule, setting a new deposit limit of €300 for players aged 18-24 and €700 for players over 24. Announcing the…
In a landmark decision following the Switzerland casino industry’s delegate meeting on May 22, the Swiss Federal Council has unveiled new regulations for casino licenses, set to commence in January 2025. These…
North Carolina’s fledgling online sports betting market is off to a robust start, but the prospect of expanding legalized gaming further this year appears increasingly unlikely. Discussions to extend casino gambling in…
The Government of Madrid has announced a significant reduction in the number of land-based betting shops within the Spanish autonomous community, with a reported 60% decrease since 2019. The number of betting…
The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) has formally submitted its statement to the Ministry of Finance regarding the memorandum titled "A new ban on gambling on credit," which proposes a…
