bet365 increases US marketing as promotional spending nears 85% of GGR
The reported promotional spending approaching 85% of gross gaming revenue highlights bet365’s costly push to gain US market share.
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Reports
Salsa Technology and Optimove partner on CRM integration for Latin America
The integration gives Salsa’s operator clients a route to use Optimove’s CRM tools through the platform.
Greg Abbott withholds support for Texas casino constitutional amendment
Abbott’s position adds a significant political obstacle to casino proposals that require constitutional and legislative approval.
Moody’s downgrades Genting ratings after Malaysia takeover financing
The lower ratings and projected debt levels affect financing conditions for the Genting group’s casino operations and development plans.
Appointment
Veikkaus appoints new project duties for deputy CEO ahead of Finnish market opening
Veikkaus’s restructuring affects its leadership and organisation ahead of Finland’s planned online gambling market opening.
French budget bill proposes permanent legal status for Paris gaming clubs
Permanent status would replace repeated temporary authorisations for Paris gaming-club operators.
Nevada Gaming Control Board proposes 24-hour cyberattack notification rule
Nevada casino licensees would face shorter notification and follow-up deadlines if the commission approves the proposal.
Betr awaits NFA approval for proposed predictions platform
The pending application leaves Betr’s route to offering event contracts dependent on approval and a potential exchange partner.
AGCO updates monetary penalty schedule for large quadricycle and winery licensees
The changes enable large quadricycle liquor sales licences and winery product transfers, with new maximum penalties set.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO updates cannabis licensing fine schedule with two offences
Cannabis retailers need to account for the new offences and the maximum fines that may apply to transfers between authorisation holders.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Departure
NorthStar Gaming appoints interim CEO and chair after Moskowitz leaves
The leadership changes affect NorthStar’s executive management and board oversight.
Senator Tannas advances bill on First Nations gaming authority
If enacted, the bill would change how First Nations gaming operations are authorised on reserve lands.
Istanbul prosecutors issue 46 warrants in Turkish football betting investigation
The investigation and temporary bans could affect club personnel and the integrity controls applied to Turkish football betting.
Acquisition
BetMakers agrees to acquire Las Vegas Dissemination Company
The proposed acquisition would give BetMakers access to Nevada wagering services, but completion remains conditional on approvals.
Denmark proposes walkie-talkie and radio bingo licence
Local organisations would gain a proposed licensing route for bingo using radio and walkie-talkie channels.
Brazil study estimates illegal betting accounts for up to 51% of market
The estimates and proposed tax increases bear on the regulated market’s competitive position and government revenue.
Brazilian committee approves bill targeting illegal betting operations
The proposal could make financial and payment institutions responsible for monitoring and reporting transactions linked to unauthorised betting.
Lombardy anti-mafia commission approves gambling report
The report concerns organised crime's influence across gambling activities in Lombardy.
Federal District court adds fraud charge against Flamengo forward Bruno Henrique
The case puts alleged match manipulation and betting-related fraud before Brazil’s criminal courts, separate from sports sanctions.
Estonian parliament approves gambling tax cut from 6% to 4%
The lower rate changes operators’ tax costs, while the ministry’s forecast signals potential fiscal and oversight concerns.
Results
Venetian reports record hotel revenue and occupancy for August and September
The resort’s performance and fee review provide operators with evidence of differing demand across Las Vegas customer segments.
Nevada Gaming Control Board seeks Wayne Nix casino exclusion
If approved, the nomination would bar Nix from entering any licensed casino in Nevada.
Licence
Finnish gambling reform may face six-month delay, reports say
A delay would change the expected timing for operators preparing to enter Finland’s proposed licensed market.
UK Gambling Commission survey reports second-quarter gambling participation
The figures provide operators and regulators with a snapshot of reported gambling participation across online and in-person activity.
Estonian parliament approves phased online gambling tax reduction
Online gambling operators in Estonia face a change to the tax regime, although the available text gives no rates or implementation schedule.