New Alabama lottery bill passes House committee vote as merger mooted
A new proposal that would create a lottery in Alabama has been approved, following on from Senator Greg Albritton’s lottery and casino bill.On Thursday,...
KSA prevents ‘dozens’ of illegal online lotteries in 2021 amid major industry reform
René Jansen, Chairman of the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has lauded the “important and major step” that the Netherlands took regarding the reform of its gambling...
NHS problem gambling clinicians demand statutory levy on industry revenues
Two of the NHS’ senior clinicians on problem gambling have urged the UK government to impose a statutory levy on gambling industry revenues to...
NLCF Chair appointment process under review amid alleged government interference
An investigation has been launched into last year’s National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) Chair appointment process, as reported by The Times.In February 2021, Blondel...
BGC’s Michael Dugher blasts ‘simplistic narratives’ around gambling
Michael Dugher, Chief Executive of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), has warned ministers that gambling’s complex socio dynamics can not be dissected using...
KSA overruled on FIFA loot box charges
Raad Van State, The Netherlands’ State Council, has overruled Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit’s (KSA) penalty of Electronic Arts (EA) which judged that ‘loot boxes’...
Hoosier Lottery hit by Indiana law amendment amid ilottery expansion plans
The Hoosier Lottery has received pushback over its efforts to expand into the ilottery sector, following a legislative warning from Indiana lawmakers.Since 2019, state...
Gamban users given boost through Time2play pledge
Gamban has teamed up with Time2play in a partnership that aims to reduce gambling harm and support problem gamblers of the casino comparison site.The...
Ohio sports betting laws to benefit lottery retailers
Ohio’s new regulatory framework for sports betting is set to give a boost to lottery retailers in the state as ‘limited offerings’ of sports...
Gambling Minister warns ‘significant reforms’ imminent amid operator failures
Gambling Minister Chris Philp is adamant that drastic changes are imminent in the industry, affirming that reform is “undoubtedly long overdue” amid a spate...