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Dutch gambling authority issues notice to Tulipa Entertainment for AML violations

The Dutch Gaming Authority, also known as Kansspelautoriteit, has issued a notice to Tulipa Ent Limited for “violating the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act, the Wwwft.” The company offers gambling in the Netherlands under the brand names … Continue reading

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Hippodrome Casino executive says talk of rise in Machine Games Duty is ‘deeply alarming’

The executive chairman of The Hippodrome Casino, Simon Thomas, has spoken out ahead of the UK’s Autumn Budget being unveiled, as he says talk of a potential rise in Machine Games Duty is “so deeply alarming.” The current Machine Games … Continue reading

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Mexican national charged with robberies at Washington tribal casinos

Mexican national Edgar Gonzalez Barragan, has been charged with carrying out various robberies across Washington State, targeting banks and casinos. After the 32-year-old robbed a bank in Shoreline, Washington, in August, he was arrested by the police. They were already … Continue reading

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TheLotter suspends operations in New Jersey

TheLotter has, this week, announced its operations in New Jersey will now be suspended, as it instead focuses towards expanding services in other states. The company launched in Arizona earlier this year and New York last year, but this new … Continue reading

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Over 5 million people want to quit gambling, new study shows

A study by GambleAware has shown that over 5 million people in the UK want to either quit or reduce their gambling habits. Of the 5 million people, around 3.9 million are looking to do this, despite not suffering from … Continue reading

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Horse racing to be unaffected by Rachel Reeves’ planned two-tier betting duty regime

Horse racing is set to be unaffected by Rachel Reeves’ proposed two-tier system for taxing sports betting as part of the Autumn Budget, according to a report from the Financial Times. The Chancellor is now planning on leaving the rate … Continue reading

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Florida House weighs gambling overhaul tightening penalties and regulating fantasy sports

The Florida House of Representatives is set to look at a broad gambling proposal on Tuesday (November 18). The Industries and Professional Activities Subcommittee will take up HB 189, a bill that brings some major changes to how gambling is … Continue reading

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Hard Rock Casino Tejon officially opens its doors just outside of LA

Hard Rock Casino Tejon has opened its doors with a bang with a public Guitar Smash opening ceremony in California’s Kern County. The opening marks the first full-scale gaming and entertainment site in Kern County, around 80 miles north of … Continue reading

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Spain’s gambling regulator announces new algorithm to identify risky behaviors

The Spanish Directorate General for Gambling Regulation (DGOJ) has announced an algorithm that would alert to risky behaviors early. The DGOJ announced on Friday (November 14) that it was set to launch a new algorithm that will detect risky behavior … Continue reading

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USTA lawsuit halts Queens casino plan over Citi Field parking dispute

The bid to open a Queens casino has hit a new obstacle after the United States Tennis Association (USTA) challenged the city’s handling of Citi Field’s parking lots. A New York judge has ordered the Adams administration to temporarily halt … Continue reading

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