SOFTSWISS publishes regulatory recap covering 24 jurisdictions
The recap gives operators and suppliers a consolidated account of regulatory changes across multiple markets.
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Reports
PAGCOR grants PHP50m to fund deportation of illegal POGO workers
The grant funds deportations connected to enforcement of the Philippines’ ban on offshore gaming operations.
Appointment
Codere Online appoints A.G. Burnett compliance committee chair
Codere Online’s compliance committee has a new chair, while its other members and board remain unchanged.
New Hampshire enacts law allowing casinos unlimited VLTs
The law changes casino capacity, gaming taxes and regulatory oversight in New Hampshire.
Nevada Gaming Commission questions safeguards after horse-racing doping cases
The discussion concerns racing oversight and enforcement following doping findings and sanctions in Nevada.
Lithuanian regulator brings gambling advertising restrictions into force
Operators must adapt advertising, age checks and venue interventions to Lithuania’s new requirements.
Licence
New York gaming commission receives eight bids for up to three casino licences
Applicants face local approval and community review requirements before the board selects up to three casino projects.
Tocantins court overturns suspension of Lototins betting operations
The ruling restores Lototins’ operations while the challenge to the state lottery concession remains in dispute.
Vpag and Aposta Ganha stage activations at Caruaru festival
The partnership links Vpag payment features with Aposta Ganha’s betting service for users in Brazil.
SOFTSWISS reviews first-half gambling regulation across 24 jurisdictions
The review summarises regulatory changes and pending measures that may affect operators across the covered markets.
Licence
Vietnam approves Van Don integrated resort with minimum $2bn investment
The approval advances a large casino resort project, while investor selection and local-gambling policy remain unresolved.
Norsk Tipping corrects Eurojackpot prize alerts after currency-conversion error
The error prompted incorrect prize notifications and the state lottery’s chief executive to resign.
Advocata urges SRI Lanka to withdraw and redraft gambling regulator bill
Changes to the bill could shape the proposed regulator’s authority over licensing, online gambling and tax collection.
Spain's Supreme Court rejects lottery agents' appeal against SELAE
The ruling leaves SELAE's direct and online lottery sales model in place despite objections from physical lottery agents.
PAGCOR identifies 11 unauthorised offshore gaming sites
Operators and consumers need to distinguish licensed gambling businesses from sites falsely claiming PAGCOR approval.
MGC schedules agenda on wagering providers, advertising and Caesars for 1 July meeting
Operators and suppliers may be affected by proposed wagering-provider approvals, advertising rules and enforcement action on the agenda.
Dutch gambling rules extend untargeted advertising ban to sports sponsorship
Online operators and their sports partners must account for the expanded ban on public-facing sponsorship from 1 July.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Commission approves Wynn COO Brian Gullbrants’ licence
The licence approval allows Gullbrants to serve in Nevada while underscoring regulators’ attention to past company matters.
PAGCOR warns that fake offshore gaming sites falsely claim its approval
Operators and consumers need to distinguish authorised Philippine gaming services from sites falsely claiming PAGCOR approval.
Senator Irajá says Brazil gambling bill could raise R$20bn
The projected tax revenue and licensing framework could affect operators seeking to enter Brazil’s proposed casino, bingo and jogo do bicho markets.
New York gaming board reviews eight bids for three downstate casino sites
The board’s review will determine which applicants can pursue three downstate casino concessions.
Fine
AGCO fines Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto CAD350,000
The penalties concern casino-floor safety, staff capability and reporting obligations for Ontario operators.
Licence
New York regulators set 27 June deadline for three downstate casino licences
Applicants must meet the stated investment and licence-fee commitments to compete for one of three licences.
Licence
New York board receives eight bids for three downstate casino licences
The selection process will determine which applicants can proceed towards three casino licences in the downstate market.
Arizona Lottery caps Fast Play purchases at $50,000 per 24 hours
Lottery retailers and players face a defined purchase limit, while the Lottery gains authority to deny related prize claims.