Spain’s DGOJ allocates €950,620 for gambling-harm research
The funding will inform research on gambling harm and digital products relevant to Spain’s regulatory policy.
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DGOJ announces gambling harm research fund approaching €1m
The DGOJ's almost €1m gambling harm research fund follows consultation on proposed Gambling Regulation Act changes.
Ohio Lottery reports $128.2m in April VLT revenue, up 7%
The rise in Ohio VLT revenue offers suppliers and operators an update on market performance.
Results
CIRSA reports 9.4% online gaming revenue growth to €143m
The update signals CIRSA plans further capital deployment for acquisitions while reporting online growth amid higher taxes.
New Jersey senator proposes gambling oversight and tax measures
Operators could face new self-exclusion liability, tax rates and monthly activity-reporting requirements if the proposals pass.
H2GC projects UK illegal gambling stakes could reach £33bn by 2028
The forecast informs UK operators and policymakers about the potential scale of illegal-market activity and its stated competitive risks.
Enschede policymakers seek to raise Dutch online gambling age to 24
A higher age limit could reshape operators’ eligible customer base and the debate over protections against unlicensed gambling.
EU court clarifies asset-freezing test in Mr Green case
The ruling informs how courts may assess asset-freezing applications involving gambling operators and cross-border debt recovery.
Michigan Gaming Control Board reports April online gambling figures
The figures show month-on-month declines in both online casino and sports betting revenue in Michigan.
Appointment
Xace appoints Lahcene Merzoug to its advisory board
Merzoug will advise Xace on strategy and strengthening its presence in gaming markets.
EU court lets national judges consider asset freezes in cross-border gambling claims
The ruling may affect how operators address cross-border claims and asset-freezing applications tied to gambling losses.
UK Gambling Commission reports £16.8bn sector GGY for 2024-25
Operators and suppliers face continued enforcement against illegal gambling alongside regulatory attention to market data and innovation.
DGOJ opens €950,620 research grant call on gambling-related disorders
The call offers research funding for work on gambling-related disorders, prevention and associated risks.
Brazilian betting operators must block Desenrola beneficiaries’ accounts
Operators must apply account restrictions and handle affected balances and open bets under the programme’s rules.
Tender
Spain opens €950,620 grant call for gambling-harm research
Eligible research bodies can seek public funding for gambling-harm research, while gambling operators are excluded from their governing bodies.
Angel Group advances AI baccarat tracking beyond RFID chips
The approach could change how casinos monitor baccarat bets and collect table data.
Nevada Gaming Control Board advances AML rules for casino operators
Operators must adjust AML oversight and payment controls, with a new funding restriction due in late October.
AUSTRAC orders Bankstown club to undergo AML compliance audit
The audit requires the club to undergo regulator-defined scrutiny of controls covering money laundering and terrorism-financing risks.
Altenar supplies sportsbook technology to DigiPlus’s ArenaPlus in the Philippines
The agreement gives Altenar a named operator partnership in the Philippines’ regulated sports betting market.
BETBY supplies Vibra Gaming sportsbook under Latin American partnership
The integration gives Vibra Gaming’s operator partners access to BETBY’s sportsbook for adding sports betting to their platforms.
Tender
DGOJ opens €950,620 gambling-harm research grant in Spain
Research organisations have until 22 June to apply for funding focused on gambling-related harm and prevention.
Dominican senator proposes giving National Lottery gaming-regulator powers
The proposal would shift gaming oversight and enforcement powers to the National Lottery if approved.
Licence
Puerto Rico appeals court pauses new route-machine licence applications
The pause prevents prospective route-machine operators from submitting licence applications while the courts consider the rules.
US Senate subcommittee examines sports betting and prediction markets
The debate may shape scrutiny of prediction-market sports contracts and the protections expected of licensed betting operators.
Brazilian senator advocates casino bill at New York investment forum
The bill’s prospects could affect whether casino operations are authorised in Brazil.