Playtech supplies technology for High Roller’s planned Ontario casino launch
High Roller’s Ontario launch depends on its licence application, while Playtech is set to provide its technology.
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DTIC grants Ithuba a 12-month interim lottery licence in South Africa
The interim licence maintains lottery and sports pool operations during the transition to the next operator.
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Spelinspektionen fines three operators SEK19 million for AML breaches
The fines highlight source-of-funds checking gaps and penalties for three operators under Sweden’s AML rules.
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Missouri awards IGT eight-year lottery technology contract
The award makes IGT responsible for the Missouri Lottery’s core gaming system and related digital services for eight years.
Illinois lawmakers approve per-bet fees for online sportsbooks
The volume-based fee adds an operating cost for sportsbooks beyond Illinois’ existing revenue tax.
Kenya’s BCLB restricts gambling advertising and bans celebrity endorsements
Operators and advertisers must secure approval and comply with new restrictions across advertising formats and platforms.
Valencian government exempts DANA-damaged machines from gambling tax
Operators can seek full tax relief for qualifying machines damaged by the DANA, subject to notification and documentation requirements.
Spain’s Supreme Court rejects lottery retailers’ challenge to SELAE sales model
The ruling leaves SELAE’s direct and third-party lottery sales channels in place, while rejecting retailers’ challenge to the model.
Peru gaming directorate hosts Ibero-American summit in Lima
Regulators and industry participants used the summit to exchange approaches to gaming policy across participating jurisdictions.
KSA warns BetMGM over Dutch gambling advert featuring 17-year-old
The warning reinforces that Dutch gambling providers remain responsible for advertising breaches involving external partners.
Vin Gopal proposes casino gaming at two New Jersey racetracks
The proposal could extend casino gaming beyond Atlantic City, subject to voter approval and subsequent legislation.
Playtech agrees to power High Roller’s planned Ontario online casino
The agreement makes Playtech the platform provider for High Roller’s proposed entry into Ontario’s regulated online casino market.
KVA reports dozens of illegal gambling adverts on Meta platforms
The examples identify illegal advertising practices that the regulator could raise with Meta.
Ourinhos mayor proposes municipal lottery to fund public services
If approved, the proposal could create a municipal lottery and a potential operating concession in Ourinhos.
Kenya’s BCLB sets approval and content rules for gambling adverts
Operators must secure two approvals and meet new content, age-verification and advertising-placement requirements before publishing gambling adverts.
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South Africa agrees temporary lottery extension for Ithuba during operator handover
The extension avoids a break in lottery operations while the incoming licensee prepares to take over.
Conar warns Blaze and Maya Massafera over betting bonus adverts
The recommendation could require Blaze and its promoter to stop bonus adverts found to risk misleading consumers.
MGA suspends Dimsacon authorisation while appeal against revocation proceeds
The appeal leaves Dimsacon unable to conduct gaming operations in or from Malta while its authorisation is suspended.
Source: MGA (Malta)
UKGC appoints four research partners for consumer research programme
The partnerships will inform the UKGC’s consumer research amid concerns about the methodology of its gambling survey.
Brazil's consumer platform records more than 1,000 gambling complaints
The complaint total gives operators and regulators an indication of consumer concerns in Brazil's regulated betting market.
Brazilian Senate approves bill restricting fixed-odds betting advertising
If enacted, the proposed restrictions would affect betting operators’ advertising, sponsorship and customer-messaging activity in Brazil.
Arizona sports wagers reach $699.7m in February
Arizona’s February wagering figures show market growth and a narrow gap between DraftKings and FanDuel.
Rhode Island sports and iGaming wagers reach $163.3m in April
The reported total gives operators a measure of recent sports betting and iGaming activity in Rhode Island.
AUSTRAC orders external compliance audits at two Australian casinos
The audits could lead to further regulatory action against the two casino operators.
South Dakota gambling turnover rises 10% to $128.6m in April
The reported increase gives operators and investors a measure of South Dakota gambling activity in April.