Arizona sportsbooks report $63.3 million in April revenue
Arizona’s reported revenue, handle and operator figures help market participants assess April performance and competition.
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Reports
Arizona reports $656.3 million in April sports betting handle
Arizona’s record comparison with Nevada provides operators and investors with a measure of the state’s sports betting market growth.
Potawatomi Tribe appeals Waukegan casino selection ruling in Illinois
The appeal challenges Waukegan’s casino selection outcome, with the tribe alleging influence over competing proposals.
Sam Antar appeals dismissal of BetMGM problem-gambling case
The appeal may clarify which New Jersey law governs claims alleging staff encouraged gambling despite problem-gambling signs.
Washington judge rules High 5 Games apps constitute illegal gambling
The ruling could expose High 5 to damages and affects the legal treatment of virtual coins in Washington.
Illinois reports $92m in sports betting revenue for April
Operators face a new progressive tax structure from 1 July, with the top rate tied to annual revenue.
New York lawmakers approve casino licensing deadline bill
The proposed deadlines set a timetable for selecting and licensing three downstate New York casino venues.
Macau reports MOP20.2bn in May gaming revenue
The reported figures track gaming revenue in Macau and Spain, informing market assessments by operators and investors.
Belgian Gaming Commission sets approval process for transferring gaming machines
Licence holders must submit supporting records in time for commission approval before transferring covered gaming machines.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
GGL appoints experts to advise on gambling advertising study
The study may inform regulators’ assessment of the effects and adequacy of Germany’s gambling advertising rules.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Alberta government consults First Nations on online gambling strategy
The strategy could change market access for private operators and the province’s approach to illegal gambling.
Blask and BetBlocker agree data-sharing partnership
The partnership may help BetBlocker identify operators more quickly when developing restrictions for users.
Licence
Arizona Department of Gaming opens sports betting applications in July
Eligible tribal and sports-franchise applicants have a defined July window to seek access to Arizona’s remaining licence capacity.
KSA sets Dutch operators deposit limits of €300 and €700 from October
Operators must implement age-based deposit limits, real-time monitoring and prompt affordability checks under the amended policy.
Results
SkyCity cuts FY24 earnings guidance as Adelaide casino duty appeal proceeds
Lower forecasts and the unresolved casino-duty appeal create earnings uncertainty and potential cost exposure for SkyCity.
Illinois governor signs progressive sports betting tax into law
Operators’ tax rates in Illinois will rise with revenue, reaching 40% above the $200 million threshold.
FanDuel leads Virginia mobile sports betting revenue with $31.2m in April
FanDuel’s revenue and hold compared with statewide winnings show its position among Virginia’s mobile sportsbook operators.
Appointment
GiG appoints Phil Richards as Platform & Sportsbook CFO
The appointment adds a finance executive as GiG prepares to separate its Platform & Sportsbook business from GiG Media.
Appointment
Kaizen Gaming appoints Aris Dimarakis deputy CEO and Christos Tzalavras CPO
The appointments assign executive oversight of operations, product strategy and innovation at Kaizen Gaming.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming reports $173.2m casino revenue in May
The figures show monthly revenue trends and state contributions across Maryland’s casino market.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Appointment
FanDuel appoints BeyondPlay founder as vice president after acquisition
Pelc’s appointment keeps BeyondPlay’s former chief executive in a senior role at FanDuel following the acquisition.
Continent 8 Technologies says Nevada approves its infrastructure services
The approval allows Continent 8 Technologies to offer infrastructure services to Nevada-based customers and Nevada-licensed operations.
KSA publishes amended Dutch responsible gambling policy
Operators must prepare monitoring, deposit-blocking and affordability-check processes for the requirements taking effect on 1 October.
GLPI plans $111 million land-based replacement for Belle of Baton Rouge
The funding, rental yield and project timetable shape the financial and operating terms of Belle of Baton Rouge’s move ashore.
Colorado records $509.5 million in sports bets for April
The figures give operators and investors current measures of Colorado wagering, revenue and market scale.