Pennsylvania resolves key online gambling issues
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Pennsylvania regulators have resolves some of the contentious and critical issues surrounding  online gambling in the state. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has approved several new online gambling regulations: the key among them is about the number of independent brands – popularly known as skins – a company with online gambling license in the commonwealth’s regulated iGaming market can…

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Sports betting gets closer to becoming legal in Louisiana
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In a major boost to betting companies, a Louisiana State Senate committee today agreed upon allowing sports betting at Louisiana gaming facilities provided the US Supreme Court rules to allow it across the country and voters agree. Senator Danny Martiny remarked: “When the Supreme Court rules, I can assure you that Mississippi will be up…

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Japanese ruling party okays bill proposal
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Japan’s the ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party is gearing up for an overhaul of the gambling legislation in the country. The 30% tax proposal the other day was a beginning. The government is now planning to introduce further measures. Apart from setting a 30 per cent tax for casino operations,…

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Sweden postpones licensing process to 1 August
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The Swedish government has moved closer to establishing new igaming regulations, as it completed the submission of secondary legislation to the European Commission (EC). According to Nordic Gambling, the legislation features rules that cover the whole spectrum of igaming, such as licensing, international cooperation, responsible gambling, supervision and fees. The legislation also includes confirmation that…

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Japan to slap 30% tax on casinos
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The Japanese government is all set to impose a 30 per cent tax for casino resorts in the country’s cities. The proposal put forward by the ruling coalition of Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito party on matters relating to integrated resorts in Japan suggests 30 per cent tax for casino operations. The proposals also limit…

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June 4th will be the online gaming licensing date in PA
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In a significant new development, The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has fixed June 4th as the starting date for the submission of Interactive Gaming License applications. The new announcement of PGCB says that all operators who want to offer any sort of online gaming platforms in the state can submit their Interactive Gaming License…

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UKGC comes up with new guidelines on spending limits and age verification
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The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) publicised new guidelines on spending limits and age verification as a part of making gambling safer in the UK.  Enhancing the speed and effectiveness of age verification processes, ensuring operators set limits on consumers’ spending until affordability checks have been conducted and protecting children by banning operators from providing free-to-play…

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Canadian provinces to reduce the number of VLTs owing to slower than expected revenue growth
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A 2018-2019 business plan released by the Nova Scotia Provincial Lotteries and Casino Corporation (NSPLCC) on Thursday disclosed the goals of the corporation, as well as the status of the revenue growth acquired in the past year. Owing to slower than anticipated revenue growth from video lottery terminals (VLTs) in the fiscal year 2017-2018, the…

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