OLG pays C$33.5m to Ontario gaming-host communities for Q3
The payments set out the revenue share flowing to Ontario communities that host gaming facilities.
Source: OLG
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Hard Rock Bet adds World Jai Alai League wagering and streaming in Florida
Florida users can wager on and watch World Jai Alai League matches through Hard Rock Bet and other platforms.
Appointment
Elantil appoints Tereza Melicharkova as head of marketing
The appointment adds a marketing lead as Elantil builds its team following its launch.
Departure
NCPG appoints Nancy Green interim executive director after Keith Whyte’s departure
NCPG’s interim leadership and permanent-successor search matter to stakeholders tracking the council’s leadership transition.
Appointment
Mediastream appoints Birgitte Sand to advisory board
Sand’s appointment brings a former gambling regulator onto the advisory board of a company developing compliance software for governments.
Maryland governor proposes 30% sports wagering tax
If approved, the proposal would double the sports wagering tax rate paid by operators in Maryland.
Genius Sports prices $144m share offering and reaffirms 2024 guidance
The offering could finance Genius Sports’ general corporate needs, while its guidance provides investors with updated financial expectations.
Departure
Brittnie Watkins leaves Nevada Gaming Control Board as term expires
Watkins’s departure creates a board vacancy affecting recommendations on Nevada licensing and gaming policy.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Control Board recommends Kambi approval for sports betting
Kambi’s Nevada entry depends on Gaming Commission approval and a planned field test with Bally’s Lake Tahoe.
Lithuania requires payment firms to block transactions with unlicensed gambling operators
Payment providers must apply the new blocking requirement, with potential fines for managers who fail to comply.
Missouri Gaming Commission reports $164.7m casino revenue in December
Missouri casino revenue declined year over year, while four casinos recorded growth and Mark Twain had the largest decline.
CFTC reportedly considers 90-day review of Crypto.com sports contracts
A review could affect the regulatory status of sports event contracts offered by a company named in the report.
Indiana casinos report $198.3m in December adjusted gaming revenue
The figures give Indiana operators and suppliers a regulator-reported view of casino and sports betting performance.
Appointment
Elantil appoints Nadiya Attard as chief commercial officer
Attard’s appointment brings more than 20 years of B2C and B2B igaming experience to Elantil’s commercial leadership.
Acquisition
Stake agrees to acquire Danish operator MocinoPlay pending approval
Stake’s proposed acquisition could bring its brand to Danish players, subject to Danish Gambling Authority approval.
Thailand Cabinet approves draft casino law for parliamentary debate
Thailand’s casino proposal now proceeds to parliament, but remains a draft rather than law.
Singapore blocks more than 3,800 illegal gambling websites
The transfer of website-blocking responsibility places this enforcement function with the Singapore police.
Appointment
Light & Wonder appoints Simon Johnson as igaming CEO
Johnson’s appointment changes leadership of Light & Wonder’s igaming business and reporting to Matt Wilson.
Acquisition
J&J Gaming completes acquisition of Leisure Gaming’s 10 Nevada casinos
The completed acquisition adds 10 Nevada nonrestricted casinos and brings J&J’s platform to more than 11,000 gaming terminals.
Brazil Supreme Court rejects LOTERJ appeal over geolocation controls
State lotteries must maintain geolocation controls to restrict participation to their territorial boundaries.
Seven California tribes sue cardrooms over alleged illegal games
The case tests how the new law applies to disputed cardroom games and tribal gaming rights in California.
Acquisition
Tipico agrees to acquire Admiral Austria parent Atlas Group
Regulatory approvals and other conditions will determine whether Tipico broadens its Austrian position and Novomatic focuses on international markets.
Sportradar executive says in-play betting could grow in the US
Operators and suppliers may need to adapt in-play products to sport-specific pace and bettor familiarity.
Appointment
Cordish Gaming Group appoints Greg Hinton finance vice-president in Louisiana
The appointment assigns finance leadership to the Louisiana casino ahead of its scheduled opening.
Indian gaming operators seek interim relief from 28% GST
The court’s decisions could affect operators’ tax exposure and the treatment of online games in India.