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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Cyprus National Betting Authority Urges €1 Million Budget for Pushing Responsible Gambling
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  The Cyprus National Betting Authority has urged €1 million budget to create different mechanisms to push responsible gambling in the country. That way they seek to protect people, especially the youngest, exposed to the segment and potential addiction. Ioanna Fiakkou, Chair of the regulator, has sent data to the parliament to explain the proposal.…

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UK to Halt Credit Card Gambling
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  UK government is going to ban the use of credit cards in gambling. The UK Gambling Commission backed the principle that consumers should not gamble with money they do not have. Along that same line, the minister hinted that the government may ban gambling with credit cards. He told MPs he has “a good…

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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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Gambling Commission Examines LeoVegas Online Casino
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  LeoVegas, a Swedish mobile gaming company and provider of online casino and sports betting services, has been accused of bombarding a gambling addict with emails before he blew £20,000 on one of the company’s sister sites. The problem gambler reportedly stole the money from his mother and spent it all on gaming site LeoVegas…

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Russia to Tight the Rules for Bookmakers
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  Russia is going to make the law on gambling tougher. A new bill having more rigorous rules for casino operators and bookmakers is recommended for approval by the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy, Innovation Development and Entrepreneurship. The document contains a complete list of events eligible for betting. In addition to sports events,…

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Red Tiger awarded Gibraltar licence
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  Leading slots supplier Red Tiger has strengthened its ability to distribute its games to the world’s leading online brands by opening a new office and acquiring a licence in Gibraltar. The B2B casino licence allows the company to provide its comprehensive portfolio to operators in one of gaming’s most significant jurisdictions. Gavin Hamilton, CEO…

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Leeds Casino Launches Outdoor Gambling
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  The Leeds City Council has issued the license for an extension to Grosvenor Casino in Leeds. This means that the casino can install casino machines in the outdoor smoking area of the casino. The City Council approved the move in spite of the strong opposition from a local councillor. Councillor Karen Bruce said that…

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