Northern Ireland to Review ‘Obsolete Gambling Legislation’ in Coming Weeks
First time in over three decades that NI gambling laws will come under review.
Gambling Industry News
Connecticut Senators Pass Sports Betting Legislation — Industry Set for Fall Launch
The Connecticut Senate has passed legislation that will see the state's tribal gaming compacts amended to include both online and retail sports betting. The bill passed a House vote last week and will now go to Governor Ned Lamont's desk to be signed into law.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Fined €50,000 for Involvement with Gambling Firm Bethard
UEFA has fined AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic €50,000 for his association with betting firm Bethard and warned the player against any future investments with gambling companies while he is still actively involved in football.
Canadian Senate Passes Sports Betting Bill After Second Reading
The Canadian Senate has passed Bill C-218 that will allow sports fans in Canada to bet on single sporting events following a second reading on Tuesday May 25th.
Colorado Sports Betting Handle Drops 18.8% to $244.4m for Month of April
The Colorado Department of Revenue has released its latest monthly revenue report revealing that licensed operators within the state reported a combined sports betting handle of $244,446,760.46 for the month of April.
Legal Canada Sports Betting Bill C-218 Passes After Second Reading
Canadian Senate passed Bill C-218 - passes to Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce
Arizona Sports Betting on Track for September Launch Following Federal Approval of Gaming Compacts
The US Department of Interior (DoI) has moved quickly to approve a new tribal-state gaming compact that will allow Arizona's tribal casinos to launch sports betting products. This means that sports betting could be live in Arizona just in time for the NFL season.
Sports Betting Legislation Stalls in Canadian Senate — Bill Progress Now Considered 50/50
Canada's latest efforts to allow wagering on single sporting events has hit a roadblock as Bill C-218 that was passed by the House of Commons in April, has stalled in the Canadian Senate.
Casino News
Lithuania Bans Gambling Advertising and Promotional Bonuses
The Lithuanian parliament (Seimas) has voted in favor of an amendment to current gambling legislation that will prohibit the promotion of gambling through advertising or promotional offers from July 1st. The ban covers both the online and land-based gambling industry.
Casino News
Betsson Set to Launch in Greece Following Online Gaming and Betting License Approval
The Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) of Greece has granted Swedish online gaming and betting firm Betsson licenses for both online casino and sports betting products and services.
Gambling Affiliate Industry News
Bovada Set to Quit New York State on June 21st as a Result of New Regulations and Restrictions
Leaving the New York state market
Gambling Industry News
Connecticut Moves One Step Closer to Legal Sports Betting and Online Gambling
Lawmakers in Connecticut have approved amended compacts with the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes that will allow them to offer sports betting, online gambling, and fantasy contests.
Gambling Industry News
Seminole Tribe to Have 30 Year Monopoly on Legal Sports Betting in Florida
Seminole to have complete control over all sports betting
Gambling Industry News
New Jersey Sports Betting Handle Drops 13% to $748 Million in April
According to the latest reports from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, the state's sportsbooks posted a sports betting handle of over $748 million for the month of April.
Regulation
Legal Sports Betting in Canada Faces Race Against Time
it could be another long wait for Canadians wishing to wager on sports