Minnesota Lawmakers Push to Legalize Sports Betting
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  A key Minnesota lawmaker has announced that he will lead another push next session to legalize sports betting. Rep. Zack Stephenson, DFL-Coon Rapids, said Thursday that Minnesotans should be able to engage in safe and legal sports betting the same way people can in other states. Stephenson, who chairs the House commerce committee, said…

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EGBA Supports Changes to Poland’s Tax Base for Online Sports Betting
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  According to a new opinion paper by Professor Konrad Raczkowski, Poland’s former finance minister, replacing Poland’s high turnover-based tax for online sports betting with a tax based on gross gaming revenue (GGR) would contribute to a more viable and attractive online gambling market for the country’s sports bettors and raise more tax revenues for…

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MGM-Orix Consortium Could Benefit from Japan Election Results
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  The result of Japan’s general elections is positive news for the country’s IR industry and in particular for the chances of the MGM/Orix consortium in Osaka after surprise gains by the Ishin To Party. The right-wing party almost quadrupled their seats from 11 to 41 making it the third-largest party in the country. In…

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Spinomenal games are now certified for Lithuania!
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  Spinomenal is glad to announce that their games are now certified for Lithuania. Lithuanian players will now be able to enjoy a wide variety of our games, including Spinomenal hits: Demi Gods II, Egyptian Rebirth II, Majestic King and much more! Pirmyn Lietuva!

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Sportradar Awarded Sports Betting Provider Licenses in Connecticut and West Virginia
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  Leading sports data provider awarded Connecticut Online Gaming Service Provider License and extension of West Virginia Sports Wagering Supplier License Sportradar Group AG, the leading global sports technology company creating immersive experiences for sports fans and bettors, via its US betting subsidiary, Sportradar Solutions LLC, today announced that it has received an Online Gaming…

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Ukraine to Pass Bill Amending Gambling Taxes by November 10
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  Victoria Zakrevska, Deputy Chair of the All-Ukrainian Gambling Council (UGC) for Communications, has summed up the results of the international gambling summit held by SBC in Kyiv in October. The event demonstrated the high interest of foreign operators and investors in Ukraine. In total, the SBC Summit CIS focused on three topics: Taxation According…

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Denmark Introduces Mandatory ID Card for Retail Betting
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  The Danish government has announced plans to introduce a mandatory “playing card” ID that gamblers would need to be able to place bets at kiosks and other physical stores. The ID card would be introduced from July next year. The compulsory ID is intended to reduce the risk of money laundering and match fixing,…

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Genius Sports Receives Temporary License to Offer Sports Betting in Louisiana
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  Genius Sports Limited has announced that it has been certified by the State of Louisiana Gaming Control Board as Sports Wagering Service Provider for an initial six months. Genius Sports is currently awaiting its full license authorization. With the addition of Louisiana, Genius Sports is now authorized to operate in 18 U.S. states, powering…

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