France’s casino industry has voiced concerns about the planned privatisation of French state-owned lottery, gaming and sports betting operator Francaise des Jeux (FDJ), and the range of games that the privatised operator will be permitted to offer.
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has signed a bill directing the state lottery commission to study the feasibility of authorising regulated sports betting and betting on horse steeplechases.
The District of Columbia’s Office of Lottery and Gaming has adopted final sports betting regulations, paving the way for the start of licensing.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has directed his government to legalise gambling in an effort to combat the shadow economy and stimulate investment activity in the country.
Political upheaval in Buenos Aires has thrown the province’s iGaming licensing process into doubt, as some of the world’s largest operators wait to hear if their applications have been successful.
Kentucky Senator Julian Carroll has prefiled legislation to regulate sports betting, the fifth such attempt since 2017.
The Illinois Gaming Board has launched a public consultation to gather input on the state’s sports betting regulations.
The Chinese government has welcomed moves by Cambodia and the Philippines to suspend online gaming licensing.
The US Department of Justice is continuing its fight against state-regulated online gaming and lotteries with its decision to appeal the recent ruling by the US District Court in New Hampshire.
Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has denied a request by the Swedish Football Association (SvFF) to prohibit betting on its Division 2 Södra Svealand matches.
Lawmakers in Connecticut have introduced legislation which would authorize a Bridgeport Casino and other entertainment facilities, as well as allow sports betting and online gaming.
Lawmakers in Maryland have introduced three new bills related to legalised sports betting.
Delegate Jason Buckel introduced his bill in the House on Friday (Feb. 8), requiring the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency to conduct a sports wagering operation and to issue licenses to certain video lottery operators and horse [...]