Lawmakers and gaming regulators across the planet are grappling with a new controversy that definitely wasn't on their radars a year ago - are video game loot boxes a form of gambling? That question is on the minds of regulators in the UK and USA and, as of this week, the controversy has landed on…
Gaming regulators in the UK have a message for the online gambling industry and it's not one that most operators are going to want to hear. In two separate instances over the past week, regulators have made it clear that a new wave of regulation is coming and that common industry practices like deposit bonuses…
If your last memory of playing video games involves an arcade, some quarters and Pac Man, you might not realize that the line between video games and gambling has blurred considerably in the last five years. Thanks to the growing use of "loot boxes" (in-game prizes that can be won, found or purchased) many video…
New Jersey's regulated online gambling market is picking up steam and, judging by recent revenue reports, is in as good a space as it's ever seen. According to recently released figures from the NJ Department of Gaming Revenue, October was the eight consecutive month in which Garden State online gambling operators have seen revenue shoot…
Lottoland, the Gibraltar-based operator that offers wagering on Australian lotteries, is no longer allowed to operate in Australia's Northern Territory. The stunning ban was announced earlier this week and could mean bad news for the operator's innovative, and controversial, business model. Word of the Northern Territory ban came down early this week as lawmakers made…
Lawmakers in New York are feverishly examining their options for providing regulated sports betting to NY residents. All this activity is taking place in the shadow of the December 4 Supreme Court hearing at which the State of New Jersey will argue its case for legalized sports betting. New York is just one of as…
Are card games like bridge and poker games or are they sports? According to a recent ruling by a European court, the popular card game is just a game. That has major tax implications for anyone who plays in bridge tournaments at the professional level. The issue came to the attention of the European Court…
The Trump administration is lining up with the NFL and other professional sports leagues in support of maintaining the US sports betting ban. The move is surprising to anyone who thought the former casino owner would back the gaming industry on this contentious issue. News of the administration's support of maintaining the 1992 Professional and…
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is slapping UK-based operator Stan James Online with an £80,000 fine for failure to comply with anti-money laundering regulations and stop gaps meant to prevent problem gambling. Stan James Online's trouble with the UKGC date back to the period between November 2014 and October 2016. That's when the commission overseeing…
A UK high court has ruled that Crockford's does not have to pay US poker pro Phil Ivey the £7.7 million he won while playing baccarat, and edge sorting, at the London casino. The judge's ruling in the case will not only hurt Ivey's wallet, it could have a huge impact on UK law. The…
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