New York’s decision to outlaw sweepstakes casinos has become a focal point in a broader national effort to restrict dual-currency gaming. With Governor Kathy Hochul’s signature putting immediate enforcement into place, the state shifted from months of quiet anticipation …
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A federal judge has issued new details on the remedies Google faces following last year’s antitrust ruling, adding clarity to measures aimed at curbing the company’s dominance in online search and advertising.
In mid-2024, a U.S. District Court found …
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South Africa’s efforts to update gambling regulation have encountered serious hurdles as the National Gambling Amendment Bill struggles to gain traction. First introduced in 2018, the legislation has lapsed twice and now faces renewed objections from provincial authorities, who …
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Efforts to bring casino gambling to Texas have encountered repeated setbacks, with proposals failing in recent legislative sessions. Despite ongoing industry interest, Governor Greg Abbott has made clear that he is not yet prepared to support changing the Texas Constitution…
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A Senate study committee examining Georgia’s tourism strategy has recommended legalizing mobile sports betting in its final report, released Monday. The Senate Study Committee on Making Georgia the No. 1 State for Tourism added the proposal at the last minute. …
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Kalshi has added Connecticut to its growing list of states where it is challenging regulators over prediction market operations. On December 2, the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection’s (DCP) Gaming Division issued cease-and-desist letters to Kalshi, Robinhood, …
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In its first six months of operation, Ukraine’s new gambling regulator, PlayCity, has blocked access to over 2,500 illegal online casinos, according to Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov. Established on March 21, the agency has introduced …
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Maine legislators are advancing measures to restrict online sweepstakes casinos with the introduction of Legislative Document 2007 (LD 2007). Sponsored by Senator Craig Hickman, the bill seeks to prohibit the operation and promotion of dual-currency sweepstakes sites in …
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Florida lawmakers have introduced House Bill 591 (HB 591), aiming to criminalize all internet gambling and sports betting not offered under the Seminole Tribe’s state gaming compact. The measure defines online gambling as any game awarding “money or …
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New York is poised to take a significant step in regulating online gaming, as Senate Bill 5935, which seeks to ban online sweepstakes casinos, has reached the desk of Governor Kathy Hochul. The bill, which passed both the Senate …
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