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Thailand Alters Casino Bill, but Online Gambling Unlikely
Legalized casino gambling is edging closer in Thailand after further amendments to the proposed legislation. The Entertainment Complex Bill has now removed the controversial stipulation that only people with 50 million
Addabbo Seeks to Ban Online Sweepstakes Casinos in New York
Senator Joseph Addabbo has filed a bill in New York that seeks to prohibit online sweepstakes casinos. S 5935, is titled “An Act to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to prohibiting
Influencers and Crypto Casinos Could Be Hit Hard By YouTube Policy Shift
Users of YouTube will no longer be able to see content from gambling sites that are not licensed in their country. YouTube posted an update, stating: “As part of YouTube’s ongoing efforts to protect viewers from
Aspire Global Fined £1.4 Million for AML and Social Responsibility Failures
The UK Gambling Commission has fined Aspire Global £1,407,384 after an investigation found failures in social responsibility and anti-money laundering. AG Communications Limited, which trades as AspireGlobal, runs 58
Potential Gambling Crackdown in Florida as Lawmakers Eye Harsher Penalties
Florida has seen an influx in bills filed relating to gambling, with the latest batch looking to clamp down on gambling advertising, insider betting, and adjust slot machine definitions. Senator Johnathan Martin has
Crypto Investments Decline Among United Kingdom Students As Gambling Concerns Rise
The fourth edition of the Annual Student Gambling Survey has shed light on student gambling habits in the United Kingdom. Commissioned by Ygam and GAMSTOP, the survey found that students who gamble are four times more
Crypto Reserves Bill on the Horizon as Arizona Reports Record Betting Handle
The Arizona Department of Gaming has reported record sports betting handle for the month of November. As the Grand Canyon State edges closer to becoming the latest state to pass a crypto reserves bill, other use cases
Crypto Betting Expansion? New York Proposal to Redefine Sports Wagers
Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner has filed a proposal that could see New York grant extra sports betting licenses, reduce the tax rate, and pave the way for crypto. A6013 seeks to amend the definition of sports wager to
From Crypto to Betting Ads: The Financial Rescue Plan for Italian Football
New pressure is mounting in Italy for the government to repeal the ban on betting advertising in Italian sports and allocate a percentage of revenue to event organizers. The Minister of Sport and Youth, Andrea Abodi is
Victoria Gambling Commission’s Underage Gambling Crackdown Continues
The Victoria Gambling and Casino Control Commission has successfully prosecuted its third venue this year for breaching rules and regulations surrounding underage gambling. On 10 June 2023, a child entered the Peninsula