Nonpayment to Winning Gamblers: Legal Challenges and Regulatory Responses
Protecting Legal Bettors from Denial of Winnings In recent years, a concerning trend has emerged within the realm of legally regulated casinos and sportsbooks: the nonpayment of winnings to bettors. This issue has led to numerous lawsuits, prompting regulators to take action to protect consumers. Additionally, advancements in gambling control software systems are playing a […]
Training Technologies Crucial in Ever Evolving Alcohol Market
Training Technologies Crucial in Ever Evolving Alcohol Market In an era marked by evolving alcohol legislation, increasing consumer demands, and heightened public safety concerns, state alcohol regulatory agencies are placing greater emphasis on education and training as tools to ensure responsible beverage service and liquor code compliance. Regulators are not only adapting to traditional challenges—such […]
Unlocking Affordable Housing Supply
Unlocking Affordable Housing Supply How North American Municipalities Can Modernize Housing Policy to Eliminate Disincentives North America is grappling with an escalating affordable housing crisis driven in large part by persistent supply shortages. While macroeconomic forces like inflation and population growth contribute to this shortage, local regulatory barriers are often a more immediate and fixable […]
Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Gambling: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape in North America
Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Gambling: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape in North America The integration of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology into the gambling industry is reshaping the regulatory environment in North America. While these innovations offer benefits such as enhanced transparency and efficiency, they also present challenges for government regulators striving to maintain a safe and sustainable […]
Overcoming the Growing Challenge of Direct-to-Consumer Sales (DTC)
Overcoming the Growing Challenges of Direct-to-Consumer Sales (DTC) Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) sales facilitated by ecommerce and cross-border shipping continues to present significant challenges for state and provincial alcohol regulators. A report from the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America illustrates the severity of the problem. In Massachusetts, compliance checks conducted in 2023 confirmed 43% of the […]
The Role of Parking Access in the Affordable Housing Crisis
The Role of Parking Access in the Affordable Housing Crisis The affordable housing crisis in North America has many contributing factors, ranging from land costs to zoning laws and regulatory requirements. Among these, parking access requirements have emerged as a critical and often overlooked obstacle to the development of affordable housing. The mandates for off-street […]
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The Next Phase in Gambling Regulation: Eliminating the Black Market
The Next Phase in Gambling Regulation: Eliminating the Black Market State and Provincial gambling regulators face an uphill battle in attempting to eliminate the illegal black market of unlicensed gambling operators. Despite stringent regulations and enforcement measures, these unauthorized operators continue to attract a substantial portion of gamblers. This article explores: The factors that drive […]
Edmonton, Halifax, Calgary receive Top 5 Ranking in National CHBA Study
Edmonton, Halifax, Calgary receive Top 5 Ranking in National CHBA Study ‘Powered by POSSE’ Cities Lead the Way in Municipal Housing Benchmarks The Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) has released its 2024 Municipal Benchmarking Study, a data-driven analysis measuring the efficiency of Canada’s major cities in facilitating affordable housing supplies. The study ranks 23 municipalities across Canada […]
BGLC Project Diary: Part Three
BGLC Project Diary: Part Three Building a Common Language Project Background The Betting, Gaming & Lotteries Commission of Jamaica (BGLC) is implementing a ‘Powered by POSSE’ solution to automate the regulatory and control processes required for betting, gaming, and lottery operations within a comprehensive new enterprise Gaming Management Information System (GMIS). In this ongoing blog series, […]
