Connecticut lawmakers approve gaming reforms in HB 5229
Sportsbooks may need to change college-related advertising and provide a toll-free customer service line if the bill becomes law.
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EU court upholds Italy’s dual authorisation system for betting
Operators serving Italy must account for both state concessions and police authorisations under the system considered by the court.
Appointment
Push Gaming appoints Edoardo D’Angelo to lead its Italian operations
The appointment gives suppliers and operators a named contact for Push Gaming’s Italian operations.
Appointment
Imagine Live appoints Nadiya Attard as chief commercial officer
Imagine Live’s new commercial chief is tasked with strategy, regulated-market presence and building its commercial organisation.
AGCOM official calls for Digital Services Act implementation to block illegal content
The proposed mechanism could affect how platforms respond to notices about illegal gambling content.
ADM reports blocking 1,038 illegal gambling sites last year
Licensed operators can see ADM’s blocking approach and its call for cooperation against illegal sites and their online promotion.
Ohio Casino Control Commission proposes sportsbook credit card deposit ban
Sportsbook operators in Ohio may need to remove credit card deposits if the proposed rule is adopted.
Data Room Nexus launches observatory to monitor illegal online gambling in Italy
Institutions may use the observatory’s findings to shape and assess measures against illegal online gambling.
Licence
Endorphina says GCGRA granted it a UAE gaming-related vendor licence
The reported licence enables Endorphina to pursue activity in the UAE’s regulated gaming market.
Arizona court grants CFTC injunction against state gambling laws for prediction markets
Operators should note the injunction prevents Arizona from applying state gambling laws to prediction-market platforms, though its scope is unspecified.
Acquisition
LCKY Group agrees to acquire RoyalCasino in Denmark
Investors can assess LCKY’s projected revenue and EBITDA growth while the Danish acquisition remains subject to regulatory approval.
ITL appoints Automated Transactions Colombia as authorised service centre
The appointment gives Colombian casinos a named local provider for ITL product maintenance, repairs and technical support.
Appointment
Destination Brisbane Consortium appoints Justin Casey as Queen’s Wharf COO
The appointment identifies the executive responsible for operations at the Brisbane gaming and hospitality precinct.
Results
Grand Korea Leisure reports April casino sales of KRW40.19bn
Operators and investors can compare the company’s monthly revenue trend with its table-game and gaming-machine performance.
Australia announces gambling advertising limits as Flutter welcomes reforms
The restrictions set new limits on advertising by operators in Australia, including Sportsbet.
Anápolis court dismisses Novibet liability in player loss case
The ruling rejects operator liability for the player’s losses and addresses how responsible-gambling duties apply in this dispute.
Jdigital and AEJAD challenge DGOJ online gambling monitoring system
The proposed mandatory system could affect operators’ monitoring processes, compliance costs and decisions about players.
Acquisition
LCKY Group agrees to buy Danish operator RoyalCasino
The proposed acquisition would expand LCKY Group’s presence in Denmark, subject to regulatory approval.
Brazil government weighs ending betting or imposing radical regulation
A possible ban or tighter regulation could materially change the conditions for betting operators in Brazil.
NBA urges CFTC to impose safeguards on US prediction markets
The proposals could shape the rules governing prediction-market access and sports-related contracts in the USA.
KSA reports more than 4,600 illegal gambling ads to Meta in April
The reports put Meta on notice of illegal gambling promotions reaching users in the Netherlands.
Brazilian Senate committee advances bill to allocate 1% of betting revenue to military sport
The bill could change how online betting tax revenue is allocated if it completes the Senate process.
New Jersey lawmakers propose 10% World Cup sports betting surcharge
If enacted, the surcharge would change the tax burden on operators taking online bets on World Cup matches in New Jersey.
MGM reportedly considers renewed Entain takeover approach
A potential bid could affect the ownership of Entain and its BetMGM joint venture, but no transaction has been confirmed.
Oklahoma lawmakers send sweepstakes-gambling bill to governor
The proposed law would extend Oklahoma gambling-law exposure to suppliers and other services supporting covered sweepstakes platforms.