Gov. Edwards Appoints Mike Noel as Chairman of Louisiana Gaming Control Board
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  Governor John Bel Edwards has appointed Lieutenant Colonel Mike Noel as the new chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. Noel will replace Ronnie Jones, who has been in the position since 2013. Noel served with the Louisiana State Police (LSP) for more than 30 years. “I’m pleased that LTC Noel has accepted the…

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Golden Race Receives ISO 27001:2013 Certification
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  Virtual Sports and Betting Technologies provider Golden Race has received the ISO 27001:2013 certification. This certification assures that the Information Security Management System of Golden Race is compliant with the standard of ISO 27001:2013. “This is another great step in reassuring our commitment with the highest international quality standards in information security. We are…

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GGPoker Network Granted B2B License By The Malta Gaming Authority
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  License to facilitate continued expansion of world’s biggest online poker network Swatar, Malta – June 4, 2020: GGPoker Network today announces that it has been awarded a Type 3 Gaming Services license by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). The B2B License will enable the online poker network to continue its expansion into new markets.…

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Louisiana Senate Removes Gaming Board Chairman
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  The Louisiana senators have removed the chairman of the state’s gambling regulatory board on the final day of the regular legislative session. Ronnie Jones, chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, was among 11 appointees selected by statewide elected officials to work in agencies or serve on boards who did not receive approval from…

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German Regulations Ban Visa and Mastercard from Online Casino Transactions
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  Online casinos targeting German consumers will no longer be able to use Visa or Mastercard services, as a fresh wave of punitive legislation targeted at the iGaming industry and payment providers transferring money to and from online casinos has been unleashed. Visa has instructed banks in Germany not to accept deposits and withdrawals from…

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Playtech Gets Regulatory Approval to Enter New Jersey Market
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  Playtech plc has secured approval from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) to launch its casino products in New Jersey market. Playtech will launch soon in New Jersey under its transactional waiver with bet365 and Hard Rock Atlantic City. Playtech expects to launch with further operators in New Jersey in the near…

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California Could Open Door To $30 Billion In Annual Bets If Sports Betting Is Approved
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Details of bills that could send sports betting to voters call for balanced tax structure that will spur growth, according to PlayCA.com analysts LAS VEGAS — If California voters approve online and retail sports betting in November it will open the door to a market that has the potential to generate more than $30 billion…

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FANDOM SPORTS Retains Segev LLP as Lead Counsel for Global iGaming Licensing
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  FANDOM SPORTS Media has retained Segev LLP as lead counsel for all endeavours pertaining to global iGaming licensing. The Company will be undertaking a strategic review to prioritise jurisdictions that will enable the firm to expand its regulatory footprint efficiently and at scale. Segev LLP employs a strong iGaming team with corporate, commercial, IP…

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