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Canadian MP to reintroduce single event betting bill
A bill that would repeal existing laws and make it legal for Canadians to wager on single sporting events is to be reintroduced into the…
DC Lottery issues warning over illegal sports betting
The Washington DC Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG) has warned consumers, media outlets and marketing agencies in the US capital city about the dangers…
OK Governor to forgo appeal against tribal compact ruling
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has warned that while he will not appeal against a US District Court ruling stating tribal gaming compacts in the state…
DraftKings issued $5k Iowa penalty over self-exclusion issue
DraftKings has agreed to pay a $5,000 penalty to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) for a breach of self-exclusion rules. The stipulated agreement…
State of the Union: William Hill, 5Dimes, Nevada and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers Caesars Entertainment’s agreement to purchase British betting operator William Hill, Costa Rica-based sportsbook…
5Dimes agrees $46.8m DoJ settlement, targets US licenses
Costa Rica-based betting operator 5Dimes has agreed to pay a $46.8m settlement to the Department of Justice following an investigation into the operator illegally targeting…
Isai Scheinberg escapes with fine for illegal gambling
Isai Scheinberg, the founder of PokerStars, has been fined $30,000 for his role in running an illegal internet gaming business in the US, but avoided…
PA Lottery warns consumers over prize scam
The Pennsylvania Lottery has issued a warning over a new scam being used to steal money from players in the state. According to the Lottery,…
Virginia Lottery approves sports betting regulations
The Virginia Lottery Board has approved sports betting rules, clearing the way for the licensing process to begin next month. Earlier this year, Virginia lawmakers…
State of the Union: PointsBet, Covid-19, 5Dimes and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers PointsBet’s first-of-its-kind deal with the University of Colorado Buffaloes, the US gaming market’s…
California SC ruling paves way for new Class III casinos
The California Supreme Court has ruled in favor of tribes wishing to build new Class III casinos in California, removing a major barrier to decades-old…
IL brings in new casino restrictions as Covid-19 cases rise
The Illinois Gaming Board has confirmed that restrictions will be introduced in a number of regions across the state amid rising novel coronavirus (Covid-19) cases.…
State of the Union: DraftKings, Covid-19, Puerto Rico and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, includes DraftKings’ first financial statements since its merger with SBTech and public listing on…
NV Governor grants casinos legal protection in Covid-19 bill
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak has signed into law a new bill that will protect gambling businesses from lawsuits related to novel coronavirus (Covid-19). Senate Bill 4 covers…