Belgian regulator lists Article 60 consultation application
The notice identifies a consultation application but gives no policy details for affected gambling-sector stakeholders.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
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Belgian Gaming Commission consults on gifts under gambling law article 60
Operators face a pending Commission decision on how the amended ban on player gifts will apply to common practices.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Ontario AGCO restricts athletes and some celebrities in iGaming adverts
Operators marketing in Ontario must account for the revised restrictions on advertising and inducement promotions.
Licence
Michigan Gaming Control Board grants Red Rake Gaming provisional supplier licence
Red Rake can now pursue Michigan operator integrations, creating a path for its slots to reach online casino players.
Lotteritilsynet warns Kapoow and 12 influencers over illegal gambling
The proposed daily coercive fines expose Kapoow and the influencers to financial penalties if the activity continues.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
D.C. Council approves budget including competitive online sports betting proposal
The proposal could change online market access and kiosk obligations for sports betting operators in Washington, D.C.
European Lotteries grants Ghana’s NLA observer membership
Ghana’s lottery authority and stakeholders gain access to lottery-sector training, capacity-building and practice exchanges.
Boyd Gaming reportedly considers acquiring Penn Entertainment
Investors should distinguish reported interest from a confirmed offer, given potential financing and regulatory approval challenges.
New Jersey approves CarJitsu for wagering
The approval creates a potential new wagering market for operators, although the company says partners are waiting for approvals elsewhere.
Licence
New York Gaming Commission grants theLotter lottery courier licence
The licence enables theLotter to offer ticket-purchasing services for national and local lottery draws in New York.
BetMGM appoints Brian Christopher Slots as official ambassador
BetMGM gains livestreams, casino visits and responsible-gambling messaging through its exclusive partnership with Christopher.
Licence
Western Cape board grants Meridianbet three gambling licences in South Africa
Meridianbet’s licences permit online sports betting and sports betting software licensing in South Africa’s Western Cape.
Alberta advances plans for regulated online gaming market
Operators need to assess a proposed Alberta market in which the provincial gaming corporation would not oversee competing operators.
Brazil Senate committee approves casino and gaming bill 14-12
The committee vote advances a proposal that could alter casino, bingo and jogo do bicho rules across Brazil.
Massachusetts operators agree to discuss sports betting limits
The discussion could give the regulator and operators a forum to address how betting limits are applied to Massachusetts customers.
Canadian gaming panel discusses player-protection approaches across provinces
Different provincial approaches and measurement practices shape operator player-protection obligations and programmes.
Ed Rendell opposes lower proposed Pennsylvania skill-game tax rates
The competing proposals could alter the tax treatment of skill-game machines relative to casino games in Pennsylvania.
Rockford considers 5% amusement tax on Hard Rock Casino event tickets
The proposal could add a 5% tax to tickets for entertainment at the casino.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reports $591.9 million in May sports wagers
The figures track wagering activity and tax-generating revenue across Pennsylvania’s sports betting market.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission reports $97.9 million in May gaming revenue
The figures provide operators and regulators with a monthly view of casino and sports wagering revenue and tax receipts.
Licence
Aruze reports gaming licence approvals across seven jurisdictions
The approvals and planned distribution network could broaden Aruze’s access to regulated gaming markets.
Appointment
Tabcorp appoints Gillon McLachlan as CEO and managing director
McLachlan’s appointment gives Tabcorp new leadership as it pursues a strategic overhaul and prepares for a Victorian licence change.
Kenyan writer urges parliament to reject proposed Finance Bill 2024
The proposed tax increase could affect betting companies operating in Kenya if parliament approves it.
Panama’s Gaming Control Board automates casino import pre-approvals
Importers must use the new digital approval process and arrange collection appointments for covered goods.
FanDuel threatens to end Washington, D.C. lottery sportsbook partnership
If FanDuel terminates its agreement, the D.C. Lottery could need another operator as lawmakers consider expanding mobile betting.