Slovakia’s gambling regulator explains removal from exclusion register
The guidance sets the eligibility and application process that operators and excluded customers need to understand.
Source: ÚRHH (Slovakia)
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Slovakia’s gambling regulator sets out self-exclusion registration process
The process and stated processing time inform operators’ checks and customers’ access to self-exclusion.
Source: ÚRHH (Slovakia)
Ontario auditor reports OLG has implemented 17 recommended actions
The progress report gives operators and policymakers a measure of OLG’s response to competition in Ontario’s regulated market.
Licence
Brazil requires R$30m fee for online gambling licence applications
The fee and payment deadline determine which operators can pursue authorisation for Brazil’s regulated market.
Brazil Senate report proposes selective taxes on betting and online games
Operators may face additional tax measures if Brazil’s proposed selective-tax classification is adopted.
Norway appeals board upholds ruling against Schpell gambling adverts
The decision leaves the named parties facing daily fines if they miss the compliance deadline.
Appointment
Global Gaming Women appoints Pamela Buckley executive vice president
The appointment adds a senior executive role at an organisation focused on women in the gaming industry.
Jefferies analyst reports Macau casino takings down 8% in early December
Traffic controls reportedly slowed Macau casino takings, while the post-visit daily revenue target shapes operators’ expectations.
Appointment
Betson Enterprises appoints Todd Cravens gaming division senior vice president
The hire changes senior leadership at a gaming supplier’s division responsible for its gaming operations and relationships.
Appointment
Yolo Entertainment appoints four executives to senior roles
The appointments assign leadership for operations, brand management, retention and Asian markets.
UK Gambling Commission releases Wave 2 survey data from 4,657 adults
Operators and policymakers can use the participation data, but methodological changes limit comparisons with earlier surveys.
KSC restricts gambling sponsorship on Belgian sportswear from 2025
Operators and sponsors must meet the new limits on where gambling brands can appear in sports sponsorship.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Missouri sports betting approval prompts Kansas market concerns
Missouri’s planned launch could affect Kansas betting activity and the state’s reported market figures.
Rampart Casino launches mobile Five Card Draw poker in Nevada
The launch adds a named operator partnership and a mobile real-money poker option in Nevada.
Appointment
Canadian Gaming Association elects four board members and reduces board size
New appointments and a smaller board reshape representation within the Canadian Gaming Association.
Zimbabwe proposes 10% withholding tax on sports betting winnings
Operators may need to account for withholding on all sports betting winnings if the proposal takes effect.
Appointment
IGT and Everi name Hector Fernandez CEO of planned combined enterprise
The leadership plan is conditional on the acquisitions closing and regulatory approvals.
Acquisition
TG Lab agrees to acquire SysGaming to expand Latin American operations
The planned acquisition would add regional content and development capabilities, with Aposta.la and Playcet expected to migrate.
Appointment
Aristocrat appoints Craig Toner to lead Aristocrat Gaming
Regulatory approvals remain necessary before Toner’s appointment can take full effect, shaping Aristocrat Gaming’s leadership transition.
Virgin Las Vegas operators outline casino turnaround plans to Nevada board
The proposed operating change could reshape the casino’s sportsbook, customer loyalty programme and focus on local players.
BetMGM launches Push Gaming slots in Ontario under partnership
The Ontario launch expands BetMGM’s slot selection, while the proposed US partnership depends on regulatory approval.
UK gambling minister calls for industry action on advertising
Operators may face further coordinated expectations on advertising and safer-gambling messages.
MGA cancels GameSoft licence and warns about unauthorised sites
The cancellation requires GameSoft to cease regulated activity under the licence and address outstanding obligations to the MGA.
Appointment
ANJ appoints Jérôme Gallot as French gambling consumer mediator
The appointment concerns the process operators must follow when players escalate unresolved complaints.
French no-confidence vote puts proposed betting taxes and iGaming talks at risk
Political uncertainty could affect proposed online betting tax changes and discussions about introducing iGaming in France.