KSA orders LeftlanePapi to stop illegal gambling promotion
The order makes continued promotion of unlicensed gambling a financial risk for the influencer and reinforces Dutch enforcement.
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US Senate passes bill revision capping bettors’ loss deductions at 90%
If enacted, the proposed cap could increase taxable income for bettors whose losses and expenses approach their winnings.
Acquisition
Novomatic completes acquisition of Vikings Casinos in France
The completed acquisition changes ownership of an operator with 11 French casinos and around 1,000 gaming terminals.
MGA introduces positive-equity requirement for gaming licensees
Affected licensees must address negative equity under the MGA’s new capital framework, subject to the transition period.
Source: MGA (Malta)
Acquisition
Intralot agrees €2.7bn acquisition of Bally’s International Interactive
The transaction would transfer Bally’s interactive division and increase its ownership stake in Intralot, subject to approvals.
Lithuania restricts gambling advertising as phased ban begins
Operators must adjust advertising formats and sponsorship visibility during the transition to a full advertising ban.
US Senate proposal would limit gambling-loss deductions to 90%
The proposed cap could increase taxable income for gamblers and affect operators that serve professional players.
Sweden’s Supreme Court orders Betsson to repay player more than €500,000
The ruling may affect how operators use customer gambling data and market to players showing serious gambling problems.
Acquisition
Intralot agrees €2.7bn acquisition of Bally’s International Interactive
The proposed deal could reshape Intralot’s business, but completion depends on shareholder, antitrust and regulatory approvals.
Appointment
Endorphina appoints Patrick Alike as Africa business development manager
The appointment gives Endorphina a named regional lead for partnerships and market-entry activity across Africa.
Gibraltar government publishes new gambling law
Operators and gambling marketing providers face revised licensing requirements and a new route to appeal regulatory decisions.
DGOJ renews Safe Gambling Advisory Council and sets 30-member limit
The council will advise DGOJ on safe-gambling policy, with a permanent scientific section contributing specialist reports.
MGA requires licensees to maintain positive equity under new policy
Licensed operators and critical gaming suppliers must address negative equity under the new capital framework, subject to a transitional period.
Licence
New York City Council approves Coney Island casino rezoning 36-11
The rezoning advances the Coney Island project in the competition for New York casino licences but does not itself award a licence.
Appointment
AGCO deputy COO Jeremy Locke becomes NAGRA board president
Locke’s appointment places an Ontario regulator executive at the head of a North American gaming regulators’ association.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO updates alcohol rules for large quadricycles in Ontario
Operators of licensed large quadricycles face new driver-training, alcohol-storage and reporting requirements.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Dutch telecom bill would limit lottery exemption to specified licence holders
The proposed conditions determine which lottery operators could continue commercial telephone marketing without prior consent.
Appointment
GGL appoints Sandro Kirchner as administrative board chair
The chairmanship change places oversight of the GGL board with Bavaria for the coming year.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Nevada changes gaming-salon rules and raises penalties for illegal gaming
Operators face revised salon rules, while unlicensed gaming businesses face profit forfeiture and increased penalties.
IGT completes $4bn gaming and digital business sale to Apollo
IGT’s planned use of sale proceeds and lottery focus clarify its financial priorities and future business direction.
Licence
New York casino bidders enlist celebrities as three downstate licences near decision
The celebrity-backed proposals remain subject to local committee review, approvals and the state's selection of three casino licence winners.
Acquisition
Apollo completes $6.3bn acquisition of IGT gaming business and Everi
The completed transaction combines two gaming suppliers under private ownership and sets their expected integration in motion.
Ohio casinos report $91.6m revenue for May, up 8.4% year on year
The regulator’s monthly figures give operators and investors an update on Ohio casino revenue and its sources.
Hasbro selects Aristocrat and Galaxy Gaming for land-based casino games
Separate slot and table-game partnerships give Aristocrat and Galaxy distinct roles in bringing Hasbro titles to casinos.
Apollo completes $6.3bn acquisitions of IGT gaming and Everi
The completed transaction changes ownership and combines two suppliers under the IGT name.