A US federal appeals court uphold ruling that 1961 Wire Act applies only to sports betting, not other forms of online gambling.
Kenya’s president signs new 35% gambling tax rate into law
Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta signs the Finance Bill 2017 into law, formally enshrining the new 35% tax on all gambling revenue.
iPoker skins exit Slovakia ahead of domain-blocking crackdown
iPoker network skins announce exit from Slovakia's online gambling market ahead of country's plan to begin blocking domains of unauthorized sites.
DraftKings, FanDuel confirmed as money pits via leaked financials
Leaked documents detailing the proposed merger of daily fantasy sports operators DraftKings and FanDuel reveal the sites lost a combined $151m in 2016.
Philippine online gambling operators ordered to stop using BBIN game content
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation orders its online gambling licensees to stop offering game content provided by Eaglesky/BBIN.
Philippine AML threshold for gaming operators too high?
A member of the Philippines' Anti-Money Laundering Council says new $100k transaction threshold for gaming operators could be too high for int'l watchdogs.
Federal Trade Commission blocks DraftKings, FanDuel merger
Federal Trade Commission files complaint to block the proposed merger of daily fantasy sports operators DraftKings and FanDuel due to competition concerns.
Loto-Quebec’s profits flat despite online gambling surge
Quebec's provincial gambling monopoly reports flat profits in most recent fiscal year despite online gambling revenue rising nearly 30%.
Jamaica to “fast track” online gambling legislation, regulation
Jamaica announces plans to 'fast track' online gambling legislation and regulation, while merging three gaming regulatory bodies into one agency.