Ukraine Gambling Tax Bill Fails to Pass Through Rada — Sent for Second Reading
Ukraine's parliament (the Rada) has moved to advance a gambling tax bill to a second reading following a failed attempt to pass the bill on a single vote.
Regulation
Louisiana Inches Closer to Legal Sports Betting as Governor Signs First of Two Bills
Governor John Bel Edwards has signed the first of two sports betting bills that will pave the way for legal sports betting in Louisiana. HB 697 has addressed many of the most important aspects of sports gambling in the state and places the Louisiana Lottery Corporation in control of the local market.
UK Online Gambling Revenue Increases by 2.6% to Top £560M for Month of April
A 2.6% rise on the previous month.
Macau Gaming Revenue Jumps 492% to $1.3B for the Month of May
The latest monthly data released by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau of Macau has revealed that the island territory's gaming revenue for the month of May jumped by 492% year-on-year.
Arizona Gambling Regulators Set Target Launch Date of Sept. 9 for Sports Betting
The Arizona Department of Gaming has announced via the local press that they hope to have license issued to sports betting operators in time for the start of the NFL season which begins on September 10th.
Nebraska Governor Signs Gambling Bill Legalizing Casino Games and Retail Sports Betting
Governor Pete Ricketts has signed a new gaming expansion bill that will allow the state's horse tracks to open retail sports betting outlets and offer 'Las Vegas style' gaming. The new bill excludes mobile sports betting and only allows for wagering in a bricks and mortar licensed sportsbook.
Nevada Gaming Revenues Top $1B for Second Straight Month
$1.04B in gaming revenue
Northern Ireland to Review ‘Obsolete Gambling Legislation’ in Coming Weeks
First time in over three decades that NI gambling laws will come under review.
Casino 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.
Gambling Industry News
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.
Gambling Affiliate Industry News
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.
Gambling Industry News
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.
Regulation
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
Casino News
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.
Gambling Industry News
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.