News and Analysis
AGA: Bans "Risk-Free" Terminology and Releases New Guidance for Protection of College-Age Bettors
The American Gaming Association has updated its Responsible Marketing Code for Sports Wagering, banning members (the AGA comprises commercial and tribal casino operators and supplies in the US) from using "risk-free" in advertising.Â
This is the most significant update to the code since it was first created in 2019; it also introduces other standards, including:
- The requirement to review and update the code yearly,
- Prohibition of college team sponsorship and NIL deals with amateur or college athletes,
- Age restrictions on those featured in gambling ads to 21+
- Changing references to the "legal age of wagering" to 21+
The changes take immediate effect, although operators have until July 1st to meet full compliance.
White Hat Studios Joins Caesars PA
White Hat Studios is live at Caesars Casino, PA. Players at this casino can now enjoy top game content from the provider, including Ted, Almighty Buffalo Megaways, Blackjack Player's Choice, American Roulette, and Deal or No Deal Megaways: The Golden Case! White Hat Studios is now live at online casinos Michigan and Pennsylvania!
Online Casino Bill up for Senate Vote in New Hampshire
Senate Bill 104 is up for a vote in New Hampshire. Seeking to legalize online casinos in the state, the bill requires a majority approval rate by the House of Representatives. If successful, it requires final approval from Governor Christopher Sununu. The bill doesn't cap the number of licenses, proposing a 35% tax rate, with proceeds used to fund a community college education scholarship. The vote will take place in the state Senate on Thursday.
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PGCB: $60,000 Issued in Fines to Three Online Operators
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has issued fines to the operators of Hollywood Casino and Unibet Casino and the games content provider Evolution Gaming for responsible gambling failures. The most significant penalty, $45,000, went to Hollywood Casino for allowing five self-excluded individuals to join the casino. Unibet was sanctioned $7,500 for failing to suspend the account of one player who requested it, and Evolution $7,500 for allowing an unlicensed dealer to run several games.Â
Vermont House Votes for Sports Betting
HB 127 has passed the House Vote in Vermont, meaning the state is one step closer to legal sports wagering. HB 127 aims to legalize betting by allowing the State's Department of Liquor and Lottery to operate sports betting through contracts with operators. The contracts would be up for bidding, with two to six license allocations. The bill has now moved to the state Senate for further consideration. We'll bring you more news from Vermont as it breaks.
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