Public Gaming Industry
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Nevada gaming regulators outline steps for reopening casinos
CLICK HERE to read the Procedures for Reopening casinos after Temporary Closure Due to COVID-19 from the Nevada Gaming Control Board
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Sweden to Limit Online Betting During Coronavirus Outbreak
STOCKHOLM (REUTERS) - Sweden said on Thursday it would introduce a limit on how much punters could gamble in online casinos for the duratio…
Gambling activities to be resumed in Colombia with some restrictions
Last week, the Colombian government decided to end the shutdown put in place to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and allow gambling businesses t…
SVENSKA SPEL: Misleading statistics by news media about the Swedes' gaming at online casinos
In several news media, figures from the Gaming Inspectorate have been presented these days which are said to show a large increase in the n…
‘No timeline’ for Ukrainian gambling legalisation
The odds are once again lengthening for the legalisation of gambling in Ukraine, with the country’s latest gaming bill put on the back-burn…
Belgian Gaming Commission Appoints Magali Clavie as its President
The Belgian Gambling Commission (BGC) has appointed Magali Clavie as its new President. Clavie is a retired Judge of the Brussels High Cour…
Singapore to Overhaul National Gambling Regulator for 2021
Singapore’s gambling regulator, the Casino Regulatory Authority (CRA), will be overhauled, combining the functions of multiple branches of…
Tribal governments to get $8 billion from CARES Act
(The Center Square) – Tribal councils are facing unprecedented challenges in countering the spread of the coronavirus across tribal lands…
Brazil’s Regional Court overturns injunction, lottery stores return to essential services
Brazil’s Regional Court overturns injunction, lottery stores return to essential services
The TRF-2 (Federal Regional Court of the 2nd Reg…
Illinois video gaming operations and all casino gambling operations in Illinois until at least April 30
CHICAGO (WICS/WRSP) — In accordance with Governor JB Pritzker's Stay At Home order extension, the Illinois Gaming Board has announced new m…
Lottery Secretary Leaves Office in Brazil With Possible Betting Repercussions
Brazil’s Betting Industry faces on-going regulations but the departure of a key figure may not impact the ultimate results.
Alexandre Mano…
Belgium introduces changes in lottery and gambling rules
Belgium introduces changes in lottery and gambling rules
Belgium’s National Lottery has seen a drop in sales of 30 per cent since the…
OPAP Regulatory 2020 Financial Calendar
Regulatory announcements
2020 Financial Calendar
01/04/2020
OPAP S.A., in accordance with articles 4.1.2. & 4.1.4.3.1. o…
North American Gaming Regulators Association postpones annual conference
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the North American Gaming Regulators Association's (NAGRA) Annual Conference, originally slated for 2-4 June…
Odds are, coronavirus will crimp Pennsylvania lottery fund, which could hurt programs for seniors
With a stay-at-home order in effect for Lehigh, Northampton and 17 other Pennsylvania counties, state lottery officials are reporting decli…
UK: Covid-19 - A message from Neil McArthur to online gambling operators
Since I wrote to you last week, the response to Covid-19 has affected everyone in Great Britain. Over the last week, I have spoken to re…
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has published its 2019 annual report and 2020 monitoring report
KSA outlines aims of revised Remote Gambling Bill in annual report
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has published its 2019 ann…
UKGC Suspends Lotteries.com License as Regulator Ramps Up Enforcement on Errant Operators
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced this week it has suspended the license of Lotteries.com parent International Multi-Media Entert…
Illegal Gambling Opponents Call on State, County Health Departments to Order Immediate Shutdown of 'Games of Skill' Machines
HARRISBURG, Pa., March 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- An advocacy group battling against the explosion of illegal gambling across Pennsylvania is…
Nevada Governor Sisolak asks President Trump for hospitality industry relief
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak joined a teleconference with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence Thursda…
Germany Votes to Enact Nationwide Online Gaming Law
Out of the new coronavirus chaos, a glimmer of positivity has emerged in Germany thanks to new online gaming laws.
The new regulations wil…
Germany Announces Legalization of Online Gambling and Poker
After a long discussion in the country, the German government finally announced the legalization of online gambling. Until now, online gamb…
Veikkaus shuts down slot machines in supermarkets, kiosks, gas stations and restaurants
Veikkaus, the Finnish national gambling operator, announced this Friday that they will shut down all gaming sites and slot machines in supe…
Illinois Gaming Board officials said the state’s 10 casinos must suspend gambling operations.
In a release, officials said the suspension will last for 14 days starting Monday. This comes as many are concerned about the spread of cor…
Maryland casinos remain open during coronavirus pandemic; intrepid gamblers arrive with sanitizer, wipes
Maryland’s casinos remained open Friday and intrepid customers continued to venture inside as the state sought assurances that the large ga…
Kambi Group Plc has disclosed that it has ‘temporarily suspended’ its contract with Bulgarian operator National Lottery AD
Issuing a corporate update, Stockholm-listed sports betting platform and systems provider Kambi Group Plc has disclosed that it has ‘tempor…
L’Autorité nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has moved a step closer to replacing l’Autorité nationale de régulation des jeux en ligne (ARJEL)
New French gambling regulator moves closer
L’Autorité nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has moved a step closer to replacing l’Autorité nationale…