Ontario study finds gambling-related emergency visits nearly doubled after 2022 expansion
The findings offer Ontario regulators evidence on gambling-related emergency care as they assess the effects of online-market expansion.
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Rosario family court bars child-support debtor from gambling venues and platforms
The order requires gambling venues and platforms in the affected jurisdiction to restrict access for the person concerned.
New Jersey online casino revenue rises 4.4% to $259.3m in August
The monthly figures show divergent revenue trends across New Jersey’s online casino and sports wagering sectors.
Study finds 84% of Instagram-recommended betting operators lack Brazil authorisation
The study found Instagram most often recommended unauthorised operators, raising concerns about Brazilian users’ exposure to unlicensed betting sites.
Brazil weighs provisional measure to restrict online casino and sports betting
Potential restrictions could alter the conditions under which licensed operators offer online casino games and sports betting in Brazil.
PAGCOR awaits review of proposal to separate regulatory and commercial functions
Separating PAGCOR’s regulatory and commercial functions could alter oversight arrangements, but implementation would require an executive order.
European Lotteries develops responsible-gambling certification framework
The framework could shape how member lotteries assess and develop their responsible-gambling policies.
Brazil’s SPA directs payment firms to block illegal betting transactions
Payment providers will need to address transactions linked to unauthorised betting operators under the new guidance.
SBC and GHASBO partner on Ghana representation at African Gaming Forum
The partnership gives Ghanaian operators a route to raise priorities at the forum and contribute to coverage of their market and regulation.
Uganda’s NLGRB links problem gambling with mental health at awareness camp
The board’s healthcare partnerships inform operators and public bodies about referral and support measures for gambling-related harm.
Italian Chamber approves tax rules for gambling concessionaires
The provisions change how concessionaires and related businesses can deduct specified campaign and sponsorship costs.
Italy’s Chamber approves tax rules for gaming concessionaires and sponsorship costs
The proposed tax treatment affects gaming concessionaires’ communication spending and costs linked to prohibited sponsorships.
Entain begins consultation on up to 400 customer care roles
The consultation could affect up to 400 Entain customer care employees, while the company cites higher UK gambling taxes.
Montana Lottery reports 27% year-on-year sports betting decline
The decline gives stakeholders a measure of the change in Montana sports betting activity.
Italy’s Chamber rejects PD motion on gambling advertising and minors
The rejected motion leaves its proposed measures on indirect gambling promotion and minors without parliamentary backing.
BetBlocker International receives €20,000 for gambling-harm research and tools
The donation funds research and harm-minimisation tools for people at risk of gambling-related harm.
La Rioja approves decree creating regional gambling commission
Operators will have representation in a commission that can propose gambling-prevention policy and coordinate public bodies.
Yokohama mayoral candidate pledges ordinance against casino construction
The pledge signals a proposed local restriction that could affect future casino development plans in Yokohama.
Texas Senate committee examines whether prediction markets constitute gambling
The committee’s position could affect how prediction market products are treated under Texas gambling law.
Altenar presents sportsbook technology to US operators at G2E Las Vegas
The event gives Altenar a forum to discuss sportsbook partnerships and market expansion with North American operators.
Illinois legislator files bill to repeal prediction market tax
House Bill 5811 would repeal Illinois's new tax on exchange wagers, which already faces court challenges.
Dina Titus urges House committee to restore full gambling-loss deduction
A change to the deduction could affect bettors’ federal tax treatment and gambling operators’ customers.
SCCG Management begins representing iGaming messaging platform Securrr
SCCG’s representation connects its gambling business offering with Securrr’s encrypted messaging app and operator gaming system integration.
De Bertoldi criticises responsible gambling spending provision in Italy
De Bertoldi’s criticism brings concessionaires’ responsible gambling spending obligations into parliamentary debate.
Adlink and AUO Display Plus prepare curved casino gaming displays for G2E
Casino operators evaluating display equipment can assess the partners’ proposed specifications and lifecycle at G2E.