Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke declines appeal of Ontario online-gaming ruling
The court decision upholds Ontario’s online-gaming model, while the council says it will pursue its interests through other avenues.
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Massachusetts senator proposes 51% online sports betting tax
A higher tax rate would change the operating costs for online sportsbooks in Massachusetts if lawmakers approve it.
Licence
Maryland Lottery gives Betr initial approval for sports betting licence
Betr cannot launch in Maryland until it secures the remaining approvals.
Acquisition
DraftKings completes $750m acquisition of Jackpocket
The completed deal adds a digital lottery business to DraftKings’ portfolio and begins its integration with the company.
Licence
Casinos Austria says it will bid for all expiring casino licences
Casinos Austria plans to bid for every expiring licence, making the timing of tenders important to operators’ preparations.
Simplebet reports more than 7 million baseball bets in April and May
Simplebet’s reported wager and user growth signals rising demand for its in-play baseball products among U.S. customers.
Light & Wonder distributes Jelly Entertainment games in three European markets
The deal gives Jelly Entertainment access to Light & Wonder’s operator network in three regulated markets.
Ninth Circuit returns online gambling lawsuits against Apple, Meta and Google to district court
The case may clarify the platforms’ potential liability for gambling-related apps and in-game payment processing.
Michigan Gaming Control Board reports $43.4m in April sportsbook revenue
The monthly figures give operators and investors a view of Michigan wagering, revenue and the taxable base.
Louisiana Gaming Control Board reports $184.3m in April revenue
The figures show operators’ revenue trends across Louisiana gaming districts and sports betting.
North Carolina lottery commission reports $105.3m in April sports betting revenue
The April figures give operators and regulators a measure of wagering, promotional spending and tax receipts in North Carolina.
Minnesota lawmakers fail to pass sports betting bill in 2024 session
Operators and suppliers cannot launch legal betting apps in Minnesota under the unsuccessful 2024 proposal.
Results
Flutter reports $3.4bn Q1 revenue as weekly round-up covers industry figures
Flutter’s results provide operators and investors with figures on revenue, player growth and profitability.
Appointment
Deadwood Gaming Association appoints George Milos as executive director
Milos’s appointment changes leadership at the association representing South Dakota’s commercial gaming industry.
Virginia governor vetoes skill-games bill after rejecting legislative changes
The veto leaves the proposed rules for skill-game machines unapproved in Virginia.
Pennsylvania reports $646 million in sports bets for April
The figures show operators' taxable sports betting revenue and the state's resulting tax receipts for April.
Pennsylvania reports $504.7 million in gaming revenue for April
The breakdown gives operators and investors a regulator-reported view of Pennsylvania's April revenue by gambling segment.
North Carolina reports $1.026 billion in sports wagers since launch
The figures quantify early wagering and the tax share under North Carolina's newly implemented sports betting law.
Dutch coalition agreement proposes gambling tax rise to 37.8%
The proposed rate increase could raise gambling operators’ tax costs if the coalition agreement is approved.
Acquisition
GLPI acquires three casino properties in Nevada and South Dakota for $105 million
The sale-leaseback gives Strategic capital for property improvements while committing it to long-term leases with GLPI.
Trustly adopts OneComply technology for gaming licence applications
The arrangement gives Trustly a platform to manage licence filings and renewals across its gaming business.
Licence
Supremeland Gaming receives supplier approval in Michigan
The approval allows Supremeland Gaming to offer its games in another US state market.
Spain’s gambling policy commission discusses national gaming activity report
A potential national report could bring together gaming data from Spain’s public administrations.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
New Jersey gambling revenue rises 10.4% to nearly $511 million in April
The split between overall growth and falling in-person winnings gives operators a measure of changing revenue sources in New Jersey.
New Jersey DGE reports $1.04bn in April sports wagers
The figures give operators and investors a measure of New Jersey sports betting activity and revenue.