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NC State Lottery Commission approves sports betting requirements
The North Carolina State Lottery Commission met Wednesday and approved requirements to open a Place of Public Accommodation for sports bett…
The German federal gambling regulator, the GGL, has reported that it has received 1,500 tipoffs from the public about online gambling
The GGL says it has received around 1,500 tipoffs.
Germany.- The German federal gambling regulator, the GGL, has reported that it has rece…
New York State Gaming Commission launches new advertising campaign
The new TV and radio campaign is called “A Chance to Dream” and reminds players that what is spent on games, benefits public schools.
US.-…
Belgium Increases its Minimum Legal Gambling Age to 21
Legislators in Belgium have set the new minimum age limit for legal gambling access to 21 years, from the initial 18 years old. The governm…
North Carolina Lottery Commission to hold public hearing on new pari-mutuel wagering rules
The commission has set a public hearing for October 8.
US.- North Carolina State Lottery Commission’s Sports Betting Committee has invited…
UKGC compliments lotteries for hard work on social strategies
Deputy CEO of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), Sarah Gardner, expressed hopes that the lottery sector will continue to work alongside the…
Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA penalises operator over M&A-related management change
Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has warned an unnamed operator that it could face a financial penalty for failing to full…
UK: Gambling Commission delays implementation of Social Responsibility Code Update on direct marketing by consent
The Gambling Commission of the UK has announced a delay in the implementation of an update to the Social Responsibility Code concerning dir…
Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has issued a warning and imposed a SEK2 million (approx. €175,000) penalty on Svenska Spel
The gaming inspectorate has today announced decisions in two supervisory cases concerning Svenska Spel’s failure to correctly notify gaming…
Kentucky Attorney General Says No-Chance Games Illegal Under State’s Skill Game Ban
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman (R) on Wednesday issued an advisory to law enforcement and state and county prosecutors telling t…
Sweden has granted additional powers to the Spelinspektionen to intervene directly in cases of ‘excessive online gambling
The government of Sweden has granted additional powers to the Gambling Inspectorate, Spelinspektionen, to intervene directly in cases of ‘e…
UKGC pilot to priortise identifying high-risk customers
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has provided a technical update on its upcoming pilot for financial risk assessments for customers.
As a…
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency posted multiple proposed rule changes
Proposed MD regs outline how to shut down a sports book
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency Thursday (29 August) posted multipl…
German Gambling Law – Update 2024
Since our last update, significant developments have occurred in the German gambling landscape, further shaping the regulatory environment…
Virginia Weighs Creation of Centralized Gambling Regulator
Virginia lawmakers are exploring the possibility of creating a unified body to oversee the state’s growing gambling industry. Currently, va…
Delaware Lottery orders Virtual Gaming Worlds to cease operations
The AGA has warned that sweepstakes operators are evading state gambling laws and regulations
The Delaware Lottery has reportedly ordered…
The AGA has warned that sweepstakes operators are evading state gambling laws and regulations
US.- The American Gaming Association (AGA) has issued a warning about the growing popularity of sweepstakes-based gambling in the US. Issui…
The Netherlands Gambling Authority, KSA, orders F1 to remove Stake.com branding from Dutch GP
Ahead of the Dutch F1 Grand Prix this Sunday (25 August), Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands Gambling Authority has ordered organise…
Brazil gambling regulator receives 113 licence applications
The window for Brazilian online gambling licence applications has closed.
Brazil.- Some 113 operators have applied for online gambling lic…
Australia: Wagering giant Tabcorp has been hit with a record $4.6 million fine
Wagering giant Tabcorp has been hit with a record fine and issued directions to transform its operations, after extensive investigations un…
Pennsylvania's Hollywood Casino blames skill games for slot machine reduction
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has approved Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course’s (PNRC) request to remove 169 slot…
Sweden: Spelinspektionen says the closure of Sweden’s last land-based casino could lead to more illegal gambling
Sweden.- The Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen, has called for the government to carefully consider the potential impact of a pro…
Met Police hands Gamblegate back to UKGC
The Metropolitan Police has concluded its investigation into betting offences witnessed during the General Election campaign.
In June, the…
Pennsylvania July gaming revenue rises 7, reaching $500.8m
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has reported total gaming revenue for July 2024 of $500.8m, marking a 7.22% increase year-on-y…
Australia: Online Betting Operator Fined Record $586,000 by Liquor & Gaming NSW
Online betting operator Playup Interactive received a record fine of almost $600,000 for offering free bets and inducing people to gamble…
Portugal's Gambling Trade Body Calls for Urgent Action Against Illegal Operators
Portugal’s leading gambling trade organization has raised serious concerns about the growing influence of illegal gambling operators, warni…
Belgium's gambling revenue rises 16.7% in 2023 despite stricter regulations
Belgium's gambling industry has recorded growth in 2023, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) increasing by 16.7% over the previous year, accord…