Gambling in the USA

Digital Fuel Marketing Cements Their US Presence with Second Licence Application Acceptance in Pennsylvania

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  Wagering industry specialists, Digital Fuel Marketing, have cemented their position in the USA with the company now listed as authorised to operate in Pennsylvania. The acceptance in Pennsylvania is a massive step forward in Digital Fuel Marketing’s expansion strategy across the USA, with the agency announcing approval to operate in New Jersey earlier this…

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PGCB Imposes Fines of US$242k on Two Casino Operators

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  The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has slapped fines worth US$242k on  two casino operators. Sands Bethworks Gaming, LLC, operator of the Sands Casino Resort in Northampton County, was penalized US$120k for allowing underage gaming and another US$110k for unfairly awarding free slots. Washington Trotting Association, LLC, operator of the Meadows Racetrack and Casino…

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Indiana Passes Senate Bill 552

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  Senate Bill 552 has passed in Indiana and is closer to be enforced. The bill will now move onto a committee before being enforced. More than 70 representatives voted in favour of the bill, which will now go to a conference committee. Democrats and Republicans from both houses will make up this committee. The…

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Quinault Nation Files Lawsuit against Valve

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  The Quinault Nation in Washington State has filed a lawsuit against Valve, a renowned global gaming giant, for illegal gambling. “Valve is well aware of the skins gambling that goes on, is well aware that skins have real world cash value, which has increased their popularity and value, and actively encourages and facilitates skins…

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U.S. FTC to conduct public workshop for examining consumer protection issues surrounding loot boxes

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  The United States’ Federal Trade Commission has announced that it will be holding a public workshop in August 2019, to examine consumer protection issues surrounding video game loot boxes. The workshop will be attended by stakeholders including industry representatives, consumer rights advocates, and government officials among others. The FTC has said that its August…

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Pokagon Band of Potawatomi gets Certificate of Self-Regulation

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  National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) presented a certificate of self-regulation to the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi at their annual citizen’s meeting which was held at the Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College. The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi is just the fifth tribe to be granted a self-regulation certificate from the NIGC. Under the Indian…

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