New Jersey DGE enables online self-exclusion from physical casinos
The online route changes how New Jersey casino operators must identify and exclude listed individuals.
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Licence
Expanse Studios applies for Ontario B2B gaming licence
The application is a step towards Expanse Studios supplying gaming content in Ontario, subject to regulatory approval.
Licence
Illinois Gaming Board grants sportsbook licences linked to bet365 launch
The licences create a route for bet365 to enter Illinois’ retail and online sports betting market, subject to further approvals.
Swedish Supreme Administrative Court rejects gambling operators’ appeals
The rulings finalise reduced penalties for three operators and require Cosmogames to cease unlicensed activity in Sweden.
Curaçao parliament approves online gambling reform bill
The bill would change how online gambling licences are overseen in Curaçao, affecting operators using the jurisdiction.
Australian government excludes gambling firms from R&D tax incentives
The planned eligibility change could remove a source of tax support for gambling companies’ research and development activity.
Senate Judiciary Committee examines US sports betting and federal oversight
The hearing may shape federal oversight proposals affecting operators and sports betting markets.
KSA orders FBC BV to pay €280,000 weekly over unlicensed Dutch gambling
FBC BV faces recurring penalties while its objection proceeds over unlicensed gambling offered to Dutch users.
Swintt identifies four regulated markets for planned 2025 launches
The roadmap gives operators and regulators an indication of the markets where Swintt may seek future expansion.
New Jersey committee advances bill to make underage gambling a civil offence
The proposal would change how underage gambling is penalised and direct fines towards gambling-harm programmes.
Bally’s Interactive launches combined sportsbook and casino app in Ontario
The launch combines Bally’s sports betting and casino services in one app for its Ontario customers.
Ninth Circuit upholds dismissal of Maverick Gaming’s Washington betting lawsuit
Tribal exclusivity remains protected from this challenge because the tribe could not be joined due to sovereign immunity.
Fine
Lotteritilsynet fines four bingo operators over AML breaches
The appeal, the first of a Lotteritilsynet AML supervision case to reach the Ministry of Finance, leaves the fines uncollected until it is decided.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
San Juan Chamber approves online gambling regulation law
Operators serving San Juan will face a provincial licensing framework and enforcement measures against unauthorised online gambling.
TRF-1 upholds LOTERJ authority over licensed betting in Rio de Janeiro
Operators licensed by LOTERJ can continue under the state framework without seeking the additional federal approval challenged in court.
Lagos gaming authority says Nigeria has no remote gaming licences
Operators claiming remote gaming licences may need to seek authorisation from the relevant state regulator to avoid enforcement action.
Appointment
Klai Juba Wald appoints Mary Beth Higgins to board
Higgins brings board-level gaming and finance experience to the hospitality architecture firm.
Colombia congress rejects budget proposal containing online gambling VAT
The rejection leaves online gambling’s existing VAT exemption in place while the government considers other revenue measures.
Appointment
Integrity Compliance 360 appoints Bill Pascrell III as special adviser
Pascrell’s policy experience adds gaming-sector expertise to Integrity Compliance 360’s advisory team.
Slovakia’s gambling regulator warns influencers over illegal gambling promotion
Influencers and gambling businesses face stated financial and platform risks when promoting unlicensed gambling services.
Source: ÚRHH (Slovakia)
Appointment
Slovakia gambling regulator appoints Martin Bohoš director general
The appointment changes the leadership of the authority responsible for gambling regulation in Slovakia.
Source: ÚRHH (Slovakia)
Slovakia supports Montenegro’s gambling regulation and public finance capacity
The cooperation could inform Montenegro’s planned gambling-law changes and monitoring systems.
Source: ÚRHH (Slovakia)
Slovakia’s gambling regulator proposes responsible advertising framework
The proposed framework could shape advertising standards and future rules for gambling operators in Slovakia.
Source: ÚRHH (Slovakia)
Blueprint Gaming reports £4.5m in Rapid Fire Jackpots payouts
Supplier-reported payouts and title performance give operators evidence on Blueprint’s jackpot mechanics and games.
Appointment
IC360 appoints Bill Pascrell III as special adviser
Pascrell’s gaming-policy experience adds relevant advice to IC360’s compliance work.