Michael Selig’s Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) officially published its proposed prediction markets rules on Wednesday after months of review and thousands of public comments. The 267-page document outlines how …
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Pennsylvania Rep. authors bill to geoblock online gambling at schools
by SBC Americas3 minutes readA state representative in Pennsylvania says he will soon file a bill that would restrict anyone on school property from accessing licensed online gambling apps. Republican Rep. Jason Ortitay announced …
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Pennsylvania to consider bettor protection bills inspired by Colorado
by SBC Americas4 minutes readTwo lawmakers in Pennsylvania are taking note of recent legislative efforts to bolster consumer protections for gambling in Colorado by introducing similar legislation of their own. Reps. Tarik Khan and …
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Bipartisan Congressional bill would mandate federal study on gambling disorders
by SBC Americas4 minutes readTwo Congressmen have introduced new federal legislation that would mandate the U.S. government to conduct a multiyear study into the causes, long-term effects, and treatment of gambling disorders, particularly those …
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New Jersey subcommittee advances latest effort to ban micro betting
by SBC Americas4 minutes readA bill to prohibit licensed sports betting operators in New Jersey from offering micro bet markets is gaining momentum after an Assembly subcommittee advanced the measure on Monday. The state …
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OLG imposes mandatory deposit limits for some younger online gamblers
3 minutes readOntario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) now requires some younger players to set mandatory deposit limits to help control their online gambling activity. Certain players under 25 years old who …
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Colorado becomes first state to ban push notifications for sportsbooks
by SBC Americas3 minutes readColorado Gov. Jared Polis has signed an expansive sports betting bill that implements new responsible gaming standards and procedures for operators and bettors in the state. Polis signed Senate Bill …
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New York betting statement bill reaches last stop before governor
by SBC Americas3 minutes readThe legislative effort to require sportsbooks in New York to provide players with monthly betting account statements has reached its last step before a potential governor’s signature. New York Assembly …
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Ex-Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy to speak on gambling harm at SBC Summit Americas
by SBC Americas4 minutes readPatrick J. Kennedy, the former Congressman behind one of the most significant mental health reform laws in American history, will take part in a major player protection discussion at SBC …
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Puerto Rico strengthens player safeguards with Self-Exclusion Program
3 minutes readPuerto Rico will become part of the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (NVSEP), as it looks to strengthen protection for people seeking support within the gambling sector. The partnership will be …