Belgian Gambling Watchdog Reminds Operators That All Communications Must Carry Responsible Gambling Messages

Belgium’s gambling regulator, the Kansspelcommissie (KSC), has reminded its licensees to warn players about the possible risks of gambling through all possible communication channels. The new requirement comes as part of the recently implemented ban on gambling advertising. The Belgian government has decided to impose a blanket ban on gambling advertising across various platforms, including […]

Vermont Opens Bidding Process for Online Sportsbook Licenses

Last Wednesday, Vermont’s gambling regulator, the State’s Liquor & Lottery Commission, posted the Request for Proposal (RFP) on its official website, officially launching the bidding process for online sportsbook licenses. Vermont will accept bids by August 28 as lawmakers hope to have the sports betting industry up and running by January 1, 2024. Under the […]

PAGCOR Expects Tax Payments from POGOs to Double by the End of This Year

On Monday, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced that the revenues generated by the Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs) could reach P24 billion by the end of this year. The announcement was quite shocking considering the declining presence of POGOs. PAGCOR chairman and chief executive officer Alejandro Tengco issued a statement, explaining that […]

Singaporean Government is Empowered to Remove Illegal Online Gambling Content

On Wednesday, Singaporean lawmakers voted in favor of a bill under which the government is authorized to order individuals, entities, online and Internet service providers, and app stores to remove or block access to illegal online content. During the second reading of the bill, Minister for Communications and Information Josephine Teo said that the legislation […]

Maine Governor Quashes Tribal Sovereignty Bill in a Bid to Avoid Potential Conflicts

On Friday last week, Governor Janet Mills turned down a bill seeking to grant Wabanaki tribes access to federal laws, even though the House and the Senate overwhelmingly approved the legislative effort. The proposed legislation would allow the tribe to benefit from some federal laws, except for gaming laws allowing casinos and laws regarding serious […]