Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

North Carolina Budget Adds Tax on Prediction Markets

The state's latest budget includes new taxes for both sportsbooks and prediction market operators.
California Judge Stop Blackjack Ban at Cardrooms
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

California Judge Rules Against State Limitation on Cardrooms

A successful installment of the protocols would’ve resulted in cardrooms losing their right to offer blackjack-style games and limited other options.
Alberta Adds More Gaming Operators Ahead of July 13 Launch
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Alberta Adds More Gaming Operators Ahead of July 13 Launch

The province's list of approved online gaming operators continues to expand before launch.
Indiana and Maine Sweepstakes Casino Bans Take Effect This Month
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Indiana and Maine Sweepstakes Casino Bans Take Effect This Month

Two new state laws are reshaping the sweepstakes casino landscape this month.
Nebraska Group Submits Signatures to Put Online Sports Betting on Ballot
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Nebraska Group Submits Signatures to Put Online Sports Betting on Ballot

The campaign seeks to legalize online sports betting through a statewide ballot measure.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

South Africa Orders Sports Bookmakers to Remove Casino-Style Games

South Africa's gambling regulators have intensified enforcement against casino-style games offered by sports betting operators. The move follows recent court decisions and regulatory guidance confirming that online casino games cannot legally be provided under sports betting licences, forcing affected operators to remove certain products or risk regulatory action.
Coins, a calculator, and calipers on financial spreadsheet data, illustrating a casino regulatory penalty
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

AGCO Fines Great Canadian Entertainment $120K for Breach

Ontario's gaming regulator fined Great Canadian Entertainment $120,000 after finding unauthorized bill validator software at four casinos.
BetMGM Alberta Opens Pre-Registration Ahead of July 13 Launch
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

BetMGM Alberta Opens Pre-Registration Ahead of July 13 Launch

Alberta's regulated online gambling market officially launches on July 13.
CFTC Sues Kentucky Over Prediction Market Dispute
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

CFTC Sues Kentucky Over Prediction Market Dispute

The dispute centers on whether states or the CFTC have authority over sports event contracts.
MLBPA Proposes Ban on Player Prop Bets in New Labor Talks
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

MLBPA Proposes Ban on Player Prop Bets in New Labor Talks

The proposal would eliminate one of baseball's most popular sports betting markets.