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Gambling operators are increasingly sending targeted messages to Australian sports fans' smartphones.
> Australia, 12 August |
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> China, 5 August
Macau’s regulator restricts use of AI technology that could boost casino profit |
| > Vietnam, 13 August Vietnam busts big illegal gambling ring
> Australia, 2 August
Crown Casino is facing political inquiries, share price falls and probes. Here's what is all meansRead the story on ABC News
> Philippines, 1 August
Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office operations resume, Small Town Lotteries still suspended
> New Zealand, 31 July
New Zealand launches online gambling public consultation
> Philippines, 25 July Philippine President wants 'more online gambling and casinos' |
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> United Kingdom, 12 August
Complaints against betting firms up almost 5000% in five years, regulator says it's probably healthy |
| > United Kingdom, 8 August
GVC Holdings donates UK football sponsorship to GambleAware to promote safer gamblingRead the story on Yogonet
> Italy, 5 August Italy's 2018 online gambling grows, while land ops decline
> Latvia, 5 August Latvia pushes for more gambling curbs and online revenue jumps
> United Kingdom, 2 August
UK betting operators forming new responsible gambling committee Sweden's gambling tax take is double what government expected Gambling Commission introduces new rules to make gambling fairer and safer
> Cyprus, 30 July Regulator bans daytime gambling ads UK gambling regulator opens consultation on banning credit card online gambling Dutch gambling regulator gets tough with online affiliates Spain to create commission to combat match fixing The majority of Germans favour gambling reform |
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> USA, 3 August
United States of sports betting: an updated map of where all states stand on legalisation |
| > Pennsylvania, 12 August Pennsylvania regulators launch self-exclusion program for video gaming terminals > Massachusetts, 5 August Class action filed against MGM Springfield over blackjack payouts > Connecticut, 1 August Connecticut lawmakers announce new bill for sports betting and a new casino in Bridgeport
> Puerto Rico, 29 July Puerto Rico legalises sports betting
> Bahamas, 26 July
Bahamas new tax regime for web shop revenue and punters winnings New Jersey set to be the mecca of sports betting |
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> Colombia, 1 August
Colombia’s online gambling market reported growth of nearly two-thirds in the first half of 2019 |
| > Chile, 12 August
Casino shooting leaves five dead, senator blames gaming for violence
Read the story on Casino.org
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> South Africa, 30 July
Gambling operators and political parties call for online gambling legalisation
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| | > Kenya, 6 August Betting operators in court over payment suspension |
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