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EJC Supports Monopolistic Swedish Gambling Laws – GamingZion

The European Court of Justice has once again ruled in favor of monopolistic gambling laws, this time supporting Sweden as it attempts to tackle online gambling advertisements.
Swedish gambling laws
contain a rule that prohibits online gambling sites in other EU member states from promoting and advertising their services to Swedish citizens, because such advertisements [...]


Pennsylvania biggest casino taxer – Allentown Morning Call

Nevada
’s got far more slot machines and table games,
New Jersey
has more casino workers and even
Iowa
has nearly twice as many casinos, but there’s one place where
Pennsylvania
gambling industry is king: taxes.
Pennsylvania collected more taxes from its casinos than any other state, passing Nevada for the first time, fiscal 2009 revenues show.
Perhaps [...]


Issues swirl at the Statehouse – Hillsboro Times Gazette

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Issues swirl at the StatehouseHillsboro Times GazetteThe final product was not perfect, but it stuck to the basics regarding rules and regulations for the four casinos. In addition, the Senate agreed to pledge …
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Issues swirl at the StatehouseHillsboro Times GazetteThe final product was not [...]


Compliance guidance issued for internet gambling rules – Lexology (registration)

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Compliance guidance issued for internet gambling rulesLexology (registration)The Federal Reserve, OCC and OTS have issued interagency guidance for compliance with the regulations that …Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 examination proceduresLexology (registration)
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Compliance guidance issued for internet gambling rulesLexology (registration)The Federal Reserve, [...]


Authority for what? – The Keene Sentinel

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Authority for what?The Keene Sentinel“If we were serious, we could come up with regulations in 30 days,” Wendelboe said. “It's a bone they're throwing to House members who support expanded …

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Authority for what?The Keene Sentinel“If we were serious, we could come up with regulations in [...]


North Carolina Town Passes Online Casino Regulations – Online Casino Advisory

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North Carolina Town Passes Online Casino RegulationsOnline Casino AdvisoryA small town in North Carolina devised its own regulations concerning online casino gambling, rather than wait for clarity from state and federal …

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North Carolina Town Passes Online Casino RegulationsOnline Casino AdvisoryA small town in North Carolina [...]


State Laws Regarding Free Drinks at Casinos

The laws regarding free alcohol in states where non-Indian, non-racetrack casinos are in operation:

FREE DRINKS PERMITTED

Colorado

Iowa

Louisiana

Michigan

Mississippi

Nevada

New Jersey

Pennsylvania

South Dakota

FREE DRINKS PROHIBITED

Illinois

Indiana

Kansas

Missouri

Ohio (casinos not yet operational)

SOURCE: American Gaming Association
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Booze Not Usually Free At Midwestern Casinos

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Seminole tribe accused of violating federal laws







MIAMI (AP) – The Seminole Tribe – whose former leadership admitted to controversial spending sprees nearly a decade ago – is being accused of violating federal Indian gaming laws for spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on jewelry, cars, travel and other personal expenses for its members.

The National Indian Gaming Commission said June 3 [...]


‘Free cocktails?’ a dying call at casinos

(06-14) 15:11 PDT Columbus, Ohio (AP) –
The quintessential Las Vegas or Atlantic City casino experience comes with card dealers in ties, feather-festooned showgirls and the most coveted amenity: the free drink.
Yet as casino gambling has migrated from America’s storied gambling towns to middle America, the complimentary cocktail hasn’t always survived the trip.
The [...]