Regulation

24th March 2023

NCPG taps new leaders for advisory board

The US National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has announced new members to its advisory board, including new chair and vice chair. Christopher Herbert, J.D.,…

23rd March 2023

Texas sports betting bill reaches committee

In Texas, the proposed sports betting legalization bill House Bill 1942 hangs in the balance as pro and anti-industry voices battle it out in the…

21st March 2023

Kentucky votes to ban “skill-based” gaming machines

Kentucky governor Andy Beshear has signed House Bill 594 into law, meaning that “skill-based” gaming machines are to become illegal in the Bluegrass state. The…

14th March 2023

AGCO confirms departure of CEO Mungham

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has announced that Tom Mungham is to step down from his role as chief executive and registrar…

13th March 2023

Kentucky sports wagering bill passes committee  

House Bill 551 entitled “an ACT relating to wagering and making an appropriation therefor” which aims to legalize sports betting in the state of Kentucky…

7th March 2023

Dueling sports betting bills fail in Georgia

Two separate sports betting bills in Georgia have failed in the State House and the State Senate. This means that Georgia’s sports betting dream is…

3rd March 2023

MGM Resorts and BetMGM renew GameSense partnership

MGM Resorts International and BetMGM have boosted their responsible gambling provision through the renewal of their long-term partnership with British Columbia Lottery Corporation’s (BCLC) GameSense…

24th February 2023

BetMGM announces RG marketing campaign as US mulls ad ban

Sports betting and igaming operator, BetMGM has announced its plans to include responsible gaming messages in marketing and advertising campaigns, as a bill is proposed…

23rd February 2023

Tribal-exclusive sports betting bill introduced in Minnesota

Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) party representative Zack Stephenson has introduced a bill in Minnesota that would establish a tribal-exclusive sports betting regime in the North Star State.…

23rd February 2023

Federal Bill to ban sports betting ads introduced in the US

A bill introduced into the House by democratic representative, Paul Tonko proposes a wide-reaching ban on sportsbook advertising. Entitled The Betting on Our Future Act,…

22nd February 2023

Federal judge dismisses WA cardrooms’ tribal compact challenge

A federal judge has dismissed a case launched by cardroom operator Maverick Gaming that sought to invalidate tribal sports betting compacts  in the Evergreen State.…

16th February 2023

Bill to legalize online casino introduced in New York

New York Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. has introduced a bill to the state Senate that would legalize online casino in the Empire State.    Titled…

25th January 2023

Micro-betting specialist Simplebet joins IBIA

Simplebet has become the latest business to join the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). The US-based micro-betting specialist, which provides B2B services across the North…

23rd January 2023

Bill introduced in Hawaii would establish state regulator

Democrats in the Hawaiian legislature have introduced a bill which would establish a state body responsible for both regulating and offering gambling activities. Under the…