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FTC to investigate in-game loot boxes

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November 29, 2018

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will investigate the loot boxes embedded with video games. Maggie Hassan, New Hampshire Senator, requested the investigation early this year. FTC chairman Joe Simons told Hassan in a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing that he would be looking into the matter in an official capacity. “Loot boxes are now…

Jackpocket Receives Responsible Gaming Certification by the National Council on Problem Gambling

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November 21, 2018

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Jackpocket, a mobile-first startup helping to modernize state lotteries, received for the first time a responsible gaming certification from the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) as part of its Internet Responsible Gambling Compliance Assessment Program (iCAP), the highest standard in the U.S. for online responsible gaming. The assessment was conducted by Gambling Integrity, one of the world’s…

BMM Testlabs Hosts NIGA Commissioner Certification Masters Class

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November 6, 2018

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BMM Testlabs, the world’s best gaming testing laboratory and technical consultancy, hosted the NIGA Commissioner Certification Masters Class on October 24-26, 2018 at BMM headquarters in Las Vegas. Director, Tribal Gaming, Jodi DiLascio commented, “BMM was very pleased to have the opportunity to partner with NIGA for this training. Developing and providing classes such…

William Hill US sues FanDuel for copyright violation

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October 25, 2018

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William Hill US has sued its competitor FanDuel for copyright violation. In a civil suit filed in New Jersey federal court, the company has accused FanDuel for copying its betting guide for novice punters in the US, titled How to Bet Guide. William Hill US published the guide in June. FanDuel published a guide…

DC Council member introduces sports betting bill

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September 20, 2018

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In a significant development in the US state of District of Columbia (DC), a council member Jack Evans has introduced the Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018 in the council. The bill is aimed at legalising sports betting in the state. Evans presented the bill during the Council of the District of Columbia’s…

Gaming Labs agrees to pay fine

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August 22, 2018

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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), a New Jersey-based company that tests and certifies gambling products, has agreed to pay the hefty fine imposed by Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC). The fine, amounting to $125,000, was issued as a disciplinary action over violating the regulations while testing and certifying a product developed by a company called Interblock. Interblock’s…