Public Gaming Industry
Regulatory Issues
Dutch gambling authority issues its biggest ever fine
The Dutch gaming authority has fined Malta-based gambling firm Gammix almost €20 million for offering services in the Netherlands without a…
GHANA: The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mr. Samuel Awuku has called on the European Lotteries to support the NLA in its quest to fight illegal gambling
The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mr. Samuel Awuku has called on the European Lotteries to support the NLA in i…
The Spanish Minister of Consumer Affairs will impose more controls on minors to prevent them from buying lottery online
The Ministry of Social Rights, Consumption and Agenda 2030 seeks to improve the age verification system when purchasing online lottery.
Sp…
CNIGA Has Expressed Concern with Daily Fantasy Sports ‘pick’em’ Games, Claims They Should be Classified as Illegal Sports Wagering
California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) recently submitted a letter to the state’s Attorney General on behalf of the group’s 5…
Florida Regulators Tell Some Fantasy Sports Firms to Cease Operations
Florida Regulators Tell Some Fantasy Sports Firms to Cease Operations
The Florida Gaming Control Commission has sent cease-and-desist lett…
Hungarian regulator resumes blocks against unlicensed gambling sites and affiliates
The SZTFH says it has blocked 450 domains.
Hungary.- The Hungarian Supervisory Authority for Regulatory Affairs (SZTFH) has announced that…
Arkansas sends cease & desist letters to two fantasy football sites, claiming illegal sports betting
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Department of Finance and Administration sent cease and desist letters to two companies it believes are offering un…
Increasing Sports Gambling Taxes Through Regulation
Scholars call for improved regulation of sports gambling
Pennsylvania (February 10, 2024) — Over 70 million Americans intend to bet on a N…
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission Releases January 2024 Casino and Sports Wagering Revenue
MGC Releases January 2024 Casino and Sports Wagering Revenue
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported today that the month of Januar…
Dutch betting finance risk check debate flares up
Developments in Netherlands gambling regulation are beginning to mirror those in the more established UK market regarding customer financ…
ICE 2024 - Andrew Rhodes speech at the Consumer Protection Zone
06 February 2024
This speech was delivered by chief executive Andrew Rhodes at the Consumer Protection Zone at ICE on Tuesday 6 February 2…
Prague slot machine ban now fully in force
The Czech capital had approved the ban in 2020.
Czech Republic.- The Czech capital of Prague has imposed the ban on slot machines first ap…
SportChamps Fined Again for Flouting Gambling Ad Laws
Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade
Online betting operator SportChamps has been fined $17,500 for inducing people to gamble an…
Belgium’s VAD urges changes to minimum betting age
A Belgian watchdog organization has asked for the age of legal gambling to be raised.
The Flemish Center of expertise on alcohol and other…
Dutch Regulator KSA addresses violations in TV game show advertising
While sponsorship of television programs is currently permitted until 1 July 2024, stringent conditions must be adhered to.
The Dutch Gami…
Tabcorp ordered to make most Victorian betting terminals cashless
Victoria’s gambling regulator, the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC), has ordered racing and wagering giant Tabcorp…
COLOMBIA: Coljuegos enforces stricter regulations on gambling advertising
Coljuegos, the national gambling regulator in Colombia, has introduced stricter regulations on the promotion of gambling activities. These…
Update on fourth National Lottery licence: IGT discontinues appeal
10 January 2024
On 21 September International Game Technology PLC (IGT) brought an application for permission to appeal to the Court of Ap…
Ireland: Gambling regulator employing more people to counter the 'gamblification' of sports
The head of Ireland’s first-ever gambling regulator has hit out at the “gamblification” of sports, and said that it could damage young peop…
Danish Land-Based Betting Decline Coincides with New Regulatory Measure
04, Jan 2024<
From 1 October 2023, it became mandatory for players to identify themselves using a so-called Player ID when placing be…
The Seimas (parliament) of Lithuania has received a new age limit proposal on gambling (land-based and online) to 21
The Seimas (parliament) of Lithuania has received a new age limit proposal on gambling, which seeks to raise the minimum age limit on all g…
AGCC and Malta Gaming Authority Renew Memorandum of Understanding
This renewed MoU further emphasises the MGA and the AGCC’s commitment to enhancing cooperation, enabling them to perform their respective f…
Authority (GRA) has announced that the implementation of the 10 per cent withholding tax on the gross winnings of lotteries will start on Monday, January 1, 2024
Authority (GRA) has announced that the implementation of the 10 per cent withholding tax on the gross winnings of lotteries will start on M…
Sweden: Watch Spelinspektionen's webinar about developments in the gambling market
Published: 2023-12-29
Talks together with the Public Health Agency, the Swedish Consumer Agency, the Support Line and the National Assoc…
Colorado Lottery Audit Questions Jackpocket, Lotto.com Courier Services
A performance audit from the Colorado Lottery has brought scrutiny to courier services, which are third-party companies like Lotto.com and…
Pennsylvania: Overall gaming revenues and land-based casino revenues flat; sports betting down and online gambling revenues up
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s figures show revenue increased 1.74 per cent year-on-year.
US.- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Bo…
Mississippi sports betting handle increases 26% from Oct. to Nov; but as is the case with sports betting, benefit to the state is negligible as taxable revenues are a tiny fraction of handle.
Mississippi sports betting handle reaches $62.4m in November
The sports betting handle increased 26 per cent from October.
US.- Mississip…