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Europe's Gaming Crackdown Signals a Shift Asian Publishers Must Navigate Europe's gaming regulator PEGI will raise age ratings for loot boxes and monetisation mechanics from June 2026, reshaping publisher strategies across major markets.

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Europe's Gaming Crackdown Signals a Shift Asian Publishers Must Navigate

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Valve Doubles Down on Loot Boxes as New York Pushes Gambling Crackdown Valve rejects New York Attorney General's demands to restrict item trading and invasive age verification in loot box lawsuit. The gaming giant fights to protect player ownership rights.

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Valve Doubles Down on Loot Boxes as New York Pushes Gambling Crackdown

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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Lottery officials say court challenge and market competition threaten online revenue; scratch-off sales showing early recovery Pennsylvania Lottery officials told the Appropriations Committee that iLottery litigation with casinos has forced removal of games and threatens online profit streams, though recent profit margin relief and new game launches show early signs of scratch‑off sales growth.

Pennsylvania Lottery officials reveal that ongoing legal battles and market competition could jeopardize critical online profits, even as scratch-off sales show promising signs of recovery.

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Citizen Portal News Connecticut

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1 week ago

Consumer protection chief backs higher restitution cap, urges gaming-law update to cover online rigging Connecticut's consumer protection commissioner told the Judiciary Committee that increasing the restitution cap under the Unfair Trade Practices Act and amending gaming statutes to cover online manipulation would help consumers recover losses and deter cheating as sports wagering expands.

Connecticut's consumer protection chief is pushing for a significant increase in restitution caps to better protect consumers and tackle online sports betting fraud as the industry expands.

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Australia's Age Gate Begins: What Gamers and Publishers Must Know Australia requires age verification for R18+ online games from Monday. GTA Online affected. Publishers face $49.5M fines for non-compliance.

1 week ago

Australia's Age Gate Begins: What Gamers and Publishers Must Know

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The resurrection of CS:GO raises bigger questions about Valve's loot box model Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has been restored to Steam as Valve faces allegations of illegal gambling through loot boxes in its shooter games.

1 week ago

The resurrection of CS:GO raises bigger questions about Valve's loot box model

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Citizen Portal News Illinois

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2 weeks ago

DuPage County Board approves variance allowing Lucky 7 Bistro video‑gaming cafe after heated debate After public comment and a lengthy debate over a 1,000‑foot zoning separation rule, the DuPage County Board voted 15–3 on Feb. 24 to grant Lucky 7 Bistro a zoning variance to operate video gaming terminals, with members split over hardship and reliance versus zoning consistency.

The DuPage County Board's contentious 15-3 vote has paved the way for Lucky 7 Bistro to introduce video gaming terminals, raising questions about zoning laws and community impact.

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Citizen Portal News Wyoming

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2 weeks ago

Wyoming House debates cap on historical‑horse‑racing machines; numeric cap amendment fails, permitting‑transfer amendment passes Representatives debated two amendments to Senate File 45, which governs simulcasting and pari‑mutuel wagering; an amendment to cap statewide HHR machines at 3,600 failed after sustained debate, while a later amendment barring monetary value in local permit transfers passed.

The Wyoming House faced a heated debate over a proposed cap on historical horse racing machines, with supporters arguing for control while opponents warned of unfair penalties to local operators.

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2 weeks ago

New York lawsuit targets Valve loot boxes New York Attorney General Letitia James accuses Valve of running unlawful gambling through virtual loot boxes in popular online games.

New York sues Valve over alleged illegal loot box gambling operation #Technology #Cybersecurity #Valve #LootBoxes #GamingRegulation

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SiGMA World

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2 weeks ago

How can Europe balance regulation and innovation in iGaming? YouTube video by SiGMA World

Clarity in regulation shapes the future of gaming.

At SiGMA Worls 2025, Jason Frost of EUROMAT shares why evidence-led policy and balanced regulation are key to protecting players and legal markets.

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Citizen Portal News Missouri

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3 weeks ago

Missouri House passes bill to criminalize illegal gaming machines and create regulated VLT option The House on Feb. 17 passed a committee substitute for House Bill 2989 that criminalizes unlicensed "gray" gaming machines, gives prosecutors and the attorney general enforcement authority, and establishes a licensed, taxed video lottery terminal option that local jurisdictions may opt into. A motion to send the bill to fiscal review failed; the final vote was 83-66-1.

Missouri's House just passed a pivotal bill to crack down on illegal gaming machines while opening the door for regulated video lottery terminals—will this reshape the gambling landscape in your community?

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Citizen Portal News Missouri

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3 weeks ago

House orders perfection of major VLT regulatory bill after marathon debate and amendments After extended debate and many amendments, the House perfected a committee substitute of HB 29‑89 to create a regulated market for video‑lottery terminals, adopt licensing tiers, and dedicate fees (including a $250 per‑terminal fee for disability services); the perfection print vote was 68–60.

Missouri's House just took a bold step towards regulating video-lottery terminals, with a heated debate that could reshape the gaming landscape and generate millions for essential services!

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Citizen Portal News New Jersey

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3 weeks ago

Casino Control Commission elects Joyce Molineux vice chair, approves multiple key-employee licenses and denies early self‑exclusion removal At its public meeting, the New Jersey Casino Control Commission elected Commissioner Joyce Molineux as vice chair, approved a slate of initial and resubmitted casino key‑employee licenses, remanded several applications to the contested‑case process, denied an applicant for failure to comply with the contested‑case process, and adopted an initial decision denying early removal from the self‑exclusion list with a clerical date correction.

The New Jersey Casino Control Commission made waves by electing Joyce Molineux as vice chair and approving multiple key-employee licenses while denying an applicant's early self-exclusion removal.

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Gambling commission forwards Squaxin Island Tribe compact amendment to governor after unanimous vote The Washington State Gambling Commission voted 6–0 Feb. 12 to forward a restated tribal–state gaming compact with the Squaxin Island Tribe to the governor for review and execution. Presenters said the restatement combines six prior amendments and adds updated appendices on high‑limit rooms and electronic table games.

3 weeks ago

The Washington State Gambling Commission has unanimously advanced a significant gaming compact amendment with the Squaxin Island Tribe, paving the way for enhanced casino regulation and increased local benefits.

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SiGMA World

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3 weeks ago

North American Gaming regulation in focus YouTube video by SiGMA World

Gaming regulation across North America is evolving fast. This panel breaks down the legal landscape across Mexico, the US and Canada, from licensing and tax shifts to emerging models and integrity challenges.

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State, Squaxin Island Tribe announce tentative amendment to gaming compact The Washington State Gambling Commission and the Squaxin Island Tribe reached a tentative amended and restated tribal–state gaming compact that would raise some wager and facility limits, add electronic table games and require tribe-level screening and responsible-gaming measures; the commission will vote at a public meeting Feb. 12.

3 weeks ago

The Washington State Gambling Commission and the Squaxin Island Tribe are shaking up the gaming world with a tentative agreement that could increase wager limits and introduce electronic table games!

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State, Squaxin Island Tribe reach tentative amended gaming compact; limits, ETGs and problem-gambling safeguards updated Washington State Gambling Commission staff and Squaxin Island Tribe presented a tentative amended and restated tribal-state gaming compact that incorporates multiple appendices into a single compact, raises certain wager and facility limits, adds an electronic table games appendix and reiterates problem-gambling protections; a public hearing and commission vote are scheduled for Feb. 12.

3 weeks ago

Washington State and the Squaxin Island Tribe have just reached a groundbreaking tentative agreement on a gaming compact that could reshape the future of tribal gaming!

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Virginia subcommittee forwards bill to regulate and tax electronic gaming devices after reconsideration A House subcommittee reported a substituted version of House Bill 12 72, which would regulate and tax electronic gaming devices ("skill game machines") with limits on location, device counts, age and wager, and a delayed effective date; the bill was referred to Appropriations after a reconsideration changed the vote to 14–7.

1 month ago

Virginia's House subcommittee has taken a significant step forward in regulating electronic gaming devices, introducing tighter restrictions and safeguards for players while setting the stage for a fiscal review.

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Squaxin Island Tribe, state reach tentative agreement on amended gaming compact At a legislative committee hearing, the Washington State Gambling Commission and Squaxin Island Tribe presented a tentative amended, restated tribal-state gaming compact that raises certain wager and facility limits, adds electronic table games, and updates responsible-gaming provisions; the commission will take public comment and vote at a Feb. 12 meeting.

1 month ago

A groundbreaking agreement between the Washington State Gambling Commission and the Squaxin Island Tribe is set to transform gaming with higher wager limits and the introduction of electronic table games!

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Senate committee reports dozens of 2026 bills; substitutes adopted for major gaming and environmental measures A Senate committee in Richmond reported and amended a large package of 2026 bills across gaming, education, environment and housing. Several bills were reported in substitute form, some were carried over for further study, and a handful were passed by indefinitely.

1 month ago

The Virginia Senate committee made waves by reporting a massive block of 2026 legislation, reshaping the future of energy, education, and gaming in the state.

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Votes at a glance: what the Virginia Senate subcommittee reported, carried over and cleared The subcommittee reported multiple bills (with committee substitutes in several cases), carried several bills over for interim consideration, and cleared the docket; this roundup lists actions the committee recorded on the transcript.

1 month ago

Virginia's Senate subcommittee has made significant moves, reporting on key bills that could reshape gaming, housing, and environmental standards!

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House subcommittee advances HB 1272 with tighter guardrails on electronic "skill" games, votes 6–1 to refer to Appropriations A House General Laws subcommittee voted 6–1 to report HB 1272 with a subcommittee substitute that narrows device counts, adds age and location limits, raises the tax rate to 40%, and requires local referenda; testimony split between small-business proponents and casino/worker opponents.

1 month ago

Virginia's House subcommittee just voted to tighten regulations on electronic gaming devices, balancing small business support with community protections—what changes are on the horizon?

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Citizen Portal News Missouri

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1 month ago

Committee advances gambling bill with video-lottery limits, higher casino fee and misdemeanor reclassification A House committee adopted a substitute and voted 8–5 to advance HCS for House Bill 2989, which tightens rules on illegal gaming machines, requires line-of-sight limits for some terminals, raises a casino interest fee by $2 with the increase directed to the Missouri Veterans Commission, and reclassifies certain offenses.

A Missouri House committee just approved new measures to tighten oversight of video lottery terminals, aiming to eliminate illegal gambling machines and boost funding for veterans.

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Citizen Portal News Maryland

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1 month ago

St. Mary’s commissioners back local living‑shoreline control, weigh jail upgrades and gaming permit changes At their Feb. 3 meeting commissioners discussed FY27 congressional directed spending priorities (consolidating two ADRC projects into a single $626,000 request), voted to support local control for living‑shoreline waivers, agreed to back a narrowed gaming-permit bill, and voted to oppose HB565 (in‑district voting for school boards).

St. Mary's County commissioners are reshaping local governance by consolidating projects for federal funding while navigating critical state bills that could redefine voting and gaming regulations.

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