Miriam Adelson more than quadruples 2022 Texas gambling contributions
The Texas legislature meets only in odd-numbered years. During the 2023 session, the house approved a bill that would have allowed for statewide mobile betting controlled by...
Victoria regulator issues fine for pokie licence request misinformation
GVH applied for a licence to operate 40 poker machines at the Shepparton hotel in north-east Victoria in November 2022. This request was filed with the VGCCC....
Unpacking the NCLGS proposed model igaming legislation in the US
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) started the public process of developing a template for igaming legislation at its annual convention in July. At...
Judge overturns Philly skill-game ban
The controversial machines, which resemble and pay out cash like slot machines but purport to involve a level of skill that contributes to winning, have long been...
FanDuel adds legislative and regulatory specialists to government relations team
FanDuel continued to expand its government relations team today (11 December) with the additions of James Hartmann and Louis Trombetta. The pair bring diverse backgrounds to the...
Brazil regulator approves 71 betting licences
In a meeting yesterday (12 December), Regis Dudena, secretariat of prizes and bets in Brazil, confirmed 71 licences are approved. The SPA is still evaluating the remainder...
Chinese special ops arrest hundreds in money-exchange crackdown
In May, the MPS declared war on money changers, or huanqiandang, who offer high-interest cash loans to China gamblers. At a 13 December press briefing, ministry officials...
NY facilities location board responds to 350+ more questions about downstate casino bids; here...
The NYGFLB is tasked with recommending licencees for three downstate casino licences. Bids must be submitted by June 2025. At that point, the board will vet applications...
Golfer Penge charged over betting breach
Penge, 26, was found to have placed bets on multiple golf events by an Independent Disciplinary Panel. This, the DP World Tour said, is in direct breach...
Dutch regulator reveals new gambling penalty system
Published today (2 January), the penalty policy applies to all gambling operators and providers active in the Netherlands. KSA is implementing the new fines system with immediate...










