Regulation
Navigating the choppy waters of employee licensing in the US
Amid the rush for US market entry, European operators are running into difficulties with stringent licensing processes writes Chris Oltyan. As we all know, there…
NY mobile applicants encouraged to hand state 50% of revenue as RFP opens
The New York State Gaming Commission has launched its request for applications for mobile sports betting platform providers, with potential bidders incentivized to offer the…
Maine moves closer to mobile sports betting
A bill to legalize mobile sports betting in Maine has been enacted by the state’s House chamber, clearing a regulatory hurdle before being passed to…
Canada single-event sports betting bill receives Royal Assent
A bill to legalize single-event sports betting in Canada has secured Royal Assent and will pass into law once the country’s House of Commons has…
Sports betting stakeholders speak out on Arizona draft rules
Representatives of leading betting operators and some top sports properties have contributed towards the first set of written comments in relation to a draft of…
NH Lottery hails successful conclusion to Wire Act drama
The New Hampshire Lottery said it was “extremely pleased” that its challenge to the Department of Justice (DoJ)’s reinterpretation of the Wire Act had concluded in its…
Ohio sports betting bill passed to finance committee
Ohio’s Senate Bill 176, which would allow sports betting to be licensed in the state, has been passed to the state assembly’s finance committee for…
Bovada to block New York players after offshore gambling laws tighten
Online casino and sportsbook Bovada has announced that from June 21, it will no longer allow residents of New York state to use its services…
Connecticut igaming bill passed by state senate
Connecticut’s state senate has approved House Bill 6451, which would legalize online sports wagering, fantasy sports and other forms of igaming in the state through…
Nebraska sports betting bill presented to Governor after passing legislature
A Nebraska sports betting bill has passed on its final reading in the state’s unicameral legislature, meaning it will now advance to the Governor to…
Nebraska betting bill advances after college sports amendment
Legislative Bill 561 – which would legalize sports wagering at Nebraska’s licensed racetracks – has advanced to a final vote in the unicameral Nebraska state…
Nevada regulator considers expanding igaming offering beyond poker
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has invited the state’s public to provide input on proposed amendments to its regulations that would allow operators to offer…
NY State Assembly proposes license system for mobile wagering
The New York State Assembly has published its 2021-22 Budget Proposal, which includes a licensing fee and tax structure, as well as projections for the…
Arizona sports betting bill passes third reading
Arizona House Bill 2772 to legalize sports betting has passed its third reading in the state’s House of Representatives, by 48 votes in favor to…