Tag: Legislation
California: Social Gaming Leadership Alliance urges governor to veto anti-sweepstakes bill
Sweepstakes advocacy group the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance is hoping to open up discussions with the office of California Gov. Gavin... more
Norway gambling reform hopes alive despite election, says trade body chief
Norway’s gambling reform advocates remain hopeful of eventual change despite the centre-left Labour Party securing victory in... more
Chicago: Video gambling terminals win initial approval, but mayor opposed
An effort to legalize video gambling terminals in Chicago took a major step forward Tuesday, but now faces opposition from Mayor Brandon... more
Wyoming: More discussion, no solution for local control over gambling
The Wyoming Legislature continues to look for answers on how to address concerns from municipal officials who want more authority over how... more
Labour warned gambling levy changes would be ‘irrational’
Labour officials have been warned that targeting gambling centres with higher levies would push people to move online where black market... more
Lawmakers from Ireland, Northern Ireland take to the soccer pitch in push for gambling protections
Politicians from Stormont and the Oireachtas swapped the chamber for the football pitch afternoon, as they came together for a five-a-side... more
California sweepstakes ban bill makes unanimous clean sweep through legislature, sent to governor
The California State Assembly on Friday voted in concurrence of Senate amendments added to AB 831, which bans online casino sweepstakes... more
Bill aims to repeal federal sports betting excise tax
A pair of lawmakers from gaming-friendly states are taking another bipartisan shot at repealing a longstanding federal tax on sportsbooks.... more
Ecuador constitutional court rejects casino question in December referendum
Ecuador’s constitutional court has rejected a recent question addressing the reopening of casinos, which was meant to be included in a... more
Canadian senator wants to ban sports betting ads to protect young people
An Independent senator from Waterloo region is hoping to push her legislation against sports betting ads forward after an editorial... more
