Lawmakers receive backlash after offering to give charities a break Lawmakers in the Dáil Éireann (Irish Lower House) debated on April 24 whether charities should still be included in Gambling Regulation Bill 2022. The Irish Times reported that the Opposition had proposed a total exemption, but the amendment was ultimately voted down. James Browne, Minister of State at
Talk of the legislation has circled for months, and finally made its appearance this week Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced a bill that would prevent gamblers from using credit cards to fund their iGaming accounts. Senate Bill 1159 was filed on Monday and seeks to address concerns about the potential harm associated with gambling. Senator Wayne Fontana introduced the legislation aimed
Lawmakers don’t seem to be concerned with passing the legislation before the end of the session Legislators delayed the meeting on Wednesday regarding the proposed gambling package in Alabama due to disagreements between the House and Senate. With the session ending in a week, time’s quickly running out. Rep. Chris Blackshear texted on Wednesday that
The legislative change greatly favors charitable gambling over commercial alternatives The Irish government’s new gambling legislation proposes a ban on betting advertising, but charities will reportedly be exempt from this controversial measure. On Wednesday, legislators are scheduled to discuss a proposed bill that seeks to establish a new licensing system and governing body to regulate the betting industry in the Republic. James Browne,
The country has recognized the financial value of offering a legal and regulated iGaming market South Africa’s primary opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), recently presented its Remote Gambling Bill of 2024 in Parliament. This bill marks the culmination of over two years of extensive research, drafting, and consultations with gaming industry experts. MP Dean Macpherson, the
Lawmakers could be ready to tackle various gambling bills before the end of April Alabama gambling legislation has been a controversial topic and is scheduled for another round of deliberation as lawmakers determine the fate of the biggest gambling expansion in the state’s history. Lawmakers will convene sometime between today and April 26 to consider a bill that would
Brazil continues to shape its online gambling and betting markets Brazil’s Regulatory Policy of the Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA) and the Ministry of Finance entered the new regulations for Normative Ordinance No 615 into the country’s Official Diary of the Union today (April 18). Several changes are coming, including a prohibition on credit cards and cryptocurrency
The lawmakers assert that online slots are driving problem gambling numbers higher A slim majority of MPs in the Dutch House of Representatives has voted to ban online slots completely, as well as prohibit gambling advertising. Other proposals include compulsory financial risk checks and the requirement that players provide identification for gambling. Socialist Party MP Michiel van
Some lawmakers tried to breathe life back into the casino bill, but couldn’t gather enough support A bill that would have granted the Wabanaki tribes of Maine the exclusive right to online gambling was resurrected in the Senate, only to be killed in the House a few hours later after being defeated twice before. Last
Brazil could produce the largest gambling country in all of Latin America The Brazilian Senate Constitution and Justice Committee will meet on Wednesday to discuss an agenda of 20 items, including expanding legalized gambling. Former deputy Renato Vianna authored the bill, which permits casinos, bingo, horse racing betting, and “jogo do bicho.” The bill allows
There’s no chance of an online gaming bill being voted on in 2025 and this year’s effort has failed The Maryland House had passed HB1319, which includes internet gaming in its proposed budget. However, the Maryland legislative session ended on Monday, with the Senate choosing not to move forward with online casinos this year. As
The bill doubles what many online gaming operators now pay The New Jersey Senate has received a bill to increase the tax rates for online sports betting and online casino operators in New Jersey. Senator John McKeon sponsored the legislation, Bill S3064, which would increase the tax rate for online casino and sports betting operators
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