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Nevada Senator Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Gambling
A Nevada Senator has introduced a bill that aims to enshrine harsh penalties into law for offering illegal gaming activities in the state. Senate Bill 256 (SB256) was introduced by Senator Nguyen and referred to the
ATG CEO Calls for Action as Illegal Gambling Threatens Swedish Market
A report from AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) in Sweden has shown significant growth in unlicensed gambling platforms, despite the regulator’s attempts to curb it. ATG’s fourth quarter report showed that traffic to
Bill SB 748 Could Open Rhode Island Sports Betting to Competition
Four Rhode Island senators have introduced a bill that could end IGT’s sports betting monopoly in the state. Senators Frank Ciccone, John Burke, David Tikoian and Todd Patalano have introduced SB 748. Rhode Island
New Jersey Assemblyman Calabrese Reverses Course, Moves to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos
New Jersey Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese has introduced a bill that looks to prohibit online sweepstakes casinos, just weeks after he filed a bill that aimed to regulate them. Assembly Bill 5447 would prohibit online
Slovakia Gambling Authority Blacklists 89 More Illegal Websites in 2024
The Slovakia Gambling Regulatory Authority has revealed a report showing the gambling habits of Slovaks for 2024. The report revealed that Slovakian residents wagered €24.2 billion in 2024, with €22.8 billion paid
DraftKings Eyes Prediction Markets with NFA Filing for ‘DraftKings Predict’
Sports betting operator DraftKings has filed to register ‘DraftKings Predict’ with the National Futures Association (NFA). The filing is for Gus II LLC, trading as DraftKings Predicts. If it gains regulatory
Dutch Gaming Authority Cracks Down on Illegal Poker Tournaments
The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) has shuttered several illegal poker tournaments in Autumn 2024. Although the figure is unspecified, the regulator has reported that “tens of thousands” of Euros in cash were found at
Texas Sports Betting Gains Momentum as Senate Joint Resolution Filed
Momentum continues to gather in Texas, as a Senate Joint Resolution has been filed which could pave the way for a vote on legalized sports betting. Senator Hinojosa has filed SJR 65, a companion bill to Rep. Harless’
Investigation Finds Mastercard and Visa Offered Alongside Crypto
Mastercard and Visa have come under fire for allegedly facilitating payments to unlicensed gambling websites specifically targeting UK customers. An investigation, coordinated by Investigate Europe, has revealed that
Crypto Betting Stays on the Sidelines as Georgia Fails to Legalize Sports Wagering
The latest attempt in Georgia to legalize online sports betting has failed. The state legislature adjourned without voting on two key bills. House Resolution 450 and House Bill 686 fell on 6 March, dubbed Crossover Day,