Tokyo police arrest man in alleged online casino gambling case
The case concerns alleged illegal online gambling and affiliate activity in Japan.
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Reports
Colorado sports betting revenue rises 48% to $47.3m in April
Colorado’s April revenue rose despite a slight fall in wagers, giving operators and investors a market snapshot.
New Hampshire committee backs proposal to remove $50 casino table-game bet cap
Removing the cap would change the maximum table-game wager permitted at New Hampshire casinos.
Tender
SELAE tenders for a continuous panel on lottery-player behaviour in Spain
The research contract would give SELAE recurring data on lottery customers’ behaviour across online and retail channels.
Coljuegos president proposes Ibero-American gambling regulators’ commission
The proposal could create a regional forum for regulators to coordinate on illegal gambling and emerging game formats.
Coljuegos proposes regional lottery and regulators’ commission at Lima summit
The proposals could shape regional lottery cooperation and regulatory coordination across participating markets.
Victoria passes mandatory carded-play law and postpones trial
Operators in Victoria will need to prepare for mandatory player cards and slower spins on newly approved machines.
PENN launches PGA Tour Blackjack on theScore in Ontario and New Jersey
The launch adds a PGA Tour-branded casino title to PENN’s Ontario and New Jersey online platforms.
Fast Track opens Barcelona office as supplier licence and partnership deals feature in B2B roundup
The developments cover a new supplier office, a UAE lottery licence, two appointments and bet365’s stadium partnership.
Licence
Caesars gains support for Times Square casino bid from Wyndham and venues
Support from local venues and a hotel group adds named backing to Caesars’ bid for one of three downstate casino licences.
DraftKings talks to replace Sands on Long Island casino bid end
The lack of a replacement partner leaves Sands’ Long Island casino proposal without an identified gaming operator before the application deadline.
Deadwood casinos report April revenue of $11.7m, up 9% year on year
The figures provide operators and investors with a measure of casino and sportsbook performance in Deadwood.
Rhode Island Lottery reports casino revenue falls 3.5% to $52m in April
The figures show April revenue trends at Rhode Island’s two casino properties.
Appointment
KSA chair Groothuizen joins GREF board for two-year term
The appointment gives the Dutch regulator’s chair a board role in a European forum for gambling regulators.
Tender
LOTTOPAR opens continuous accreditation for betting identity-check providers
The accreditation gives licensed operators a route to select approved providers for required identity checks.
Results
OPAP reports Q1 revenue up 8% to €595 million
Online casino performance drove OPAP’s first-quarter gross gaming revenue growth, a key signal for investors and suppliers.
Licence
High Roller applies to enter Ontario’s regulated iGaming market
The application could add another online casino supplier to Ontario’s regulated market if approved.
Nevada sportsbooks report $42.6m in April revenue, up 38%
Sportsbook revenue rose while total gambling revenue fell slightly, giving Nevada operators contrasting performance signals.
Award
Gambling Commission awards four firms two-year consumer research contracts
The contracts give the regulator research capacity to study gambling participation and consumer experiences.
Las Vegas reports 5.1% April visitation decline as gaming revenue falls
Lower visitation and occupancy may affect Strip operators’ casino and hotel performance.
Award
Gambling Commission appoints four suppliers to Consumer Voice research framework
The contracts create research opportunities for four suppliers supporting the regulator’s work on gambling consumers.
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Gambling Commission appoints four suppliers to consumer research framework
The contracts give the commission research support to inform its understanding of gambling consumers and policy.
Licence
South Africa names Siyakhaya lottery operator as licence gap threatens nine-month halt
A possible interruption could halt lottery operations and affect the R1.8 billion in good-cause funding cited by the NLC chair.
PIPE
SharpLink raises about $425m in PIPE to buy Ethereum
The planned raise would fund SharpLink’s stated move to hold Ethereum as its primary treasury reserve asset.
TCU authorises audit of Brazil health ministry’s gambling harm measures
The audit may inform oversight of government measures addressing gambling-related harm and treatment.