The province is inching closer to following Ontario’s lead The Canadian province of Alberta is poised to enter the realm of regulated online poker. Government officials are currently in the final stages of their initial consultations with key stakeholders on a potential overhaul of the province’s iGaming industry. This strategic move mirrors Ontario’s successful model
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New Brazil bill could alter the casino landscape
The bill changes the laws on beachfront property, possibly changing where casinos can be built Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, has reintroduced a highly contested bill that could significantly alter Brazil’s coastal landscape. The legislation aims to transfer authority over coastal land from the federal government to state,
Ohio lawmakers ready to push for online casino legalization
Several lawmakers are joining forces to lobby for online casino expansion in the state Ohio could be on the cusp of expanding its gambling options. Three Republican members of the state’s House of Representatives recently submitted a joint letter advocating for the legalization of online casinos and iLottery. Representatives Jay Edwards, Jeff LaRe, and Cindy
Iowa lawmaker may try to thwart casino expansion in the state
Legislators are already taking sides on whether the state needs to add new casinos in 2025 Iowa’s 2025 legislative session promises a heated debate on gambling expansion. Lawmakers are divided on allowing new casinos, with concerns about existing casino revenue and potential benefits sparking disagreement. Representative Bobby Kaufmann (R-Wilton) is leading the charge against new
Brazil’s Finance Ministry gives a boost to casino legislation
The backing could signal renewed positive momentum for the bill The long-awaited legalization of casinos in Brazil might be edging closer to reality. A recent meeting between Senator Irajá Silvestre, Rapporteur of the Constitution and Justice Commission (CCJ), and Finance Minister Fernando Haddad has yielded significant support for Bill 2,234/22, which proposes legalizing and regulating
Northern Ireland changes mind on gambling reforms
Lawmakers decide that now’s not the time to concern themselves with updating gambling laws Northern Ireland’s gambling regulations are stuck in a rut, with calls for reform falling on deaf ears in the recently formed Stormont Assembly. Despite growing concerns about the potential harms of online gambling, particularly the ease of access for young people,
Illinois lawmakers already preparing for iGaming legalization bill in 2025
Illinois has been on the cusp of iGaming legalization but continues to falter After several setbacks, Illinois Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr. is still committed to pushing for the legalization of iGaming in the state. Despite the failure of recent attempts to pass online casino legislation, Gonzalez remains determined to bring the issue back to the
California cardroom bill has cardroom operators scrambling
Cardroom owners aren’t happy with legislation that would give tribes the ability to sue them Over 100 demonstrators rallied in Sacramento, California, on Tuesday to protest a bill granting tribal casinos the ability to sue cardrooms. Senate Bill 549, also known as the Tribal Nations Access to Justice Act, was advanced by the California Assembly’s
Finland looks to expand online casino market
Finland’s online gaming monopoly continues to fail, and the government may finally react Finland’s online gambling market is on the verge of a major overhaul. The government has proposed a new Gambling Act that would dismantle the current monopoly held by Veikkaus Oy and usher in an open licensing system. This significant shift aims to
Brazil lawmakers push for decision on casino legalization before break
The move would reverse a previously announced decision to delay the vote Senator Irajá mentioned that discussions on the proposal have reached their conclusion and expressed confidence in having enough support to pass the text. He plans to seek assistance from Senator Davi Alcolumbre, chair of the Senate Constitution and Justice Committee, to engage with
Northern Ireland may get its own gambling commission
Lawmakers are considering a measure that would create a stand-alone gaming regulator Northern Ireland’s All Party Group on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling recently published a report with 57 recommendations, including recognizing gambling as a public health issue and a tax on gaming operators to support problem gambling research, prevention, and education. The Belfast News
Brazil lawmakers determine when they’ll vote on casino legalization bill
The bill is closer to possibly being approved after considerable debate Brazilian Senate President Rodrigo Pacheco remarked on June 25 that a vote on the bill proposed to allow casinos, bingos, and jogo do bicho should be held after the parliamentary recess, which begins in August. “There’s no need to rush this. We can vote