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The law protects casinos by limiting exposure to potential COVID-related lawsuits

Nevada Gov. signs liability protection bill, AGA urges US Congress to follow suit

United States | 12/08/2020

Overturning the nation’s 11-year prohibition of all forms of gambling except for lotteries

Ukraine president signs bill to legalize gambling

The newly enacted ‘Ukraine Gambling Law’ establishes that the government will form a regulated marketplace for the eight gambling disciplines of Land-based casinos, online casino, retail sports betting, online sports betting, Slot machine ...

Ukraine | 12/08/2020 | Legislation

The document was published on the government agency’s website

Puerto Rico launches public consultation on sports betting regulations

José Maymó Azize, executive director of the Puerto Rico Government Gaming Commission, has announced that the guidelines for the implementation of wagers on traditional, fantasy and esports have been opened to public comment.

Puerto Rico | 12/08/2020 | Legislation

The earliest Nashua voters could reconsider legalizing the vertical is Nov. 2021

NH: DraftKings opens Nashua office, sports betting licenses could run out before city ballot

The state law allows for only 10 retail sports betting licenses. A bill that would have permitted the city to put the question on the state primary election ballot on Sept. 8 this year was vetoed by Gov. Chris Sununu. Last November, Nashua voters ...

United States | 11/08/2020 | Legislation

Casinos reopened June 15 at limited capacity

Colorado proponents push for rise in current $100 betting limit

Local Choice Colorado turned in 214,000 signatures on the petition to put a proposal that would allow locals in the state’s gambling towns to vote on raising the state’s $100 betting limit or adding more games, such as Keno.

United States | 05/08/2020 | Legislation

The House bill looked to offer a 1% venue fee to the location hosting the events

Massachusetts sports betting legislation left out by Senate

The Senate did not include the sections pertaining to sports betting in an economic development bill that was passed on Wednesday, with many legislators citing time restraints as the main reason. If implemented, the House bill would be the first of ...

United States | 04/08/2020 | Legislation

Casino executives say the two bills are critical to ensuring the industry can move forward

Atlantic City casino relief bills at a standstill

The two pieces of legislation have not moved in weeks. Casino operators warn of real problems for the future without relief, amid the COVID-19 restrictions. One enables temporary changes to certain casino-related taxes and fees and the other allows ...

United States | 04/08/2020 | Legislation

Signatures on Arkansas Wins in 2020 committee's petitions will start being verified

Arkansas Supreme Court grants review, provisional certification for casino expansion initiative

The high court on Friday appointed a retired circuit judge as special master to review disputes raised by the group, which seeks to include a proposed constitutional amendment allowing 16 more casinos on the Nov. 3 ballot. The court also allowed ...

United States | 03/08/2020 | Legislation

Now heads to the Senate

New Jersey: esports betting bill passes lower house

The purpose of the proposed legislation sponsored by more than five assemblymen is to expand the definition of sports betting to include other skill-based competitions like esports.

United States | 03/08/2020 | Legislation

Before the end of the legislative session this month

Massachusetts sports betting legislation pushed by Gov., bookmakers, sports teams, MGM

Gov. Charlie Baker on Wednesday backed sports betting legalization as a way to generate revenue to recover from the pandemic. His statements followed Boston Red Sox executive's testimony before a special committee as part of a larger coalition ...

United States | 23/07/2020 | Legislation

Companies The machines awarded four life-changing jackpots in U.S. and Canda

IGT slots award four jackpots totaling over USD 10 M in July

08/12/2020

Sports Betting The company opened an office in Nairobi this week

MelBet enters Kenya's online sports betting market

08/12/2020

Land Based Casinos After receiving unanimous approval from City Council

Virginia: Caesars launches casino referendum campaign in Danville

08/12/2020

Legislation The law protects casinos by limiting exposure to potential COVID-related lawsuits

Nevada Gov. signs liability protection bill, AGA urges US Congress to follow suit

08/12/2020

Companies After the president signed a bill to legalize gambling

Parimatch to bid for an operating license in Ukraine

08/12/2020

Sports Betting At The Brook Casino

DraftKings launches first retail sportsbook in New Hampshire

08/12/2020

Legislation Overturning the nation’s 11-year prohibition of all forms of gambling except for lotteries

Ukraine president signs bill to legalize gambling

08/12/2020

Land Based Casinos The two-week opening delay costs the industry £14 million

Over 100 UK casinos at risk, BGC calls for a furlough scheme extension

08/12/2020

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