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German turnover charge heads to floor vote after committee endorsement

German turnover charge heads to floor vote after committee endorsement

The German council’s (Bundestag) Money Board of trustees has passed a dubious bill that would set a 5.3% gaming turnover charge under Germany’s new State Deal on Betting, the Glücksspielneuregulierungstaatsvetrag (GlüNeuRStv). The bill, which was passed by the council on June 9, will be dependent upon a vote during a second and third perusing not long from now, expected to occur on 23 or 24 … Continue

Netherlands online gambling regulations ready to come into force

The Netherlands’ government has published the secondary gambling regulations underpinning the measures set out in the Remote Gaming Act, adding a ban on using sports teams in advertisements, even though the sponsorship will be permitted, and brings some changes in the bonusing rules. Through these new regulations, the Dutch Government establishes the way in which online gambling activities will take place in the Netherlands, as … Continue

South Dakota constitution amended by a sports betting bill

The SJR501 sports betting bill has passed the state senate by a vote of 24-10 to amend the constitution of South Dakota in order to allow sports wagering. The bill was introduced by state senator Bob Ewing and passed by the local Government committee on February 7 by a 5-2 vote before passing in the Senate on February 11. The state constitution of South Dakota … Continue

Online Fantasy-sports Betting is Unconstitutional in NY

A New York State appeals court has ruled down a law allowing for daily fantasy sports in the state, ruling the games to be illegal gambling. The lawsuit against a law passed by the New York State Legislature in 2016was started by four plaintiffs – Jennifer White, Katherine West, Charlotte Wellins and Anne Remington, who argued that they had been harmed by gambling. The law … Continue

Maine Senate overrides Governor veto on sports betting bill

With the legislation now set to move forward and become law, the Maines’ Senate voted to override Governor Janet Mills’ veto of a bill that would legalize sports betting. The Senate voted 20-10 in favor of the measure when asked the question: “Shall this Bill become a law notwithstanding the objections of the Governor?” The bill will now be put to a vote in Maine’s … Continue

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