KSA orders Sarah Eternal to stop unlicensed Dutch gambling offer
Sarah Eternal must stop gambling offers to people in the Netherlands or face weekly penalties, subject to appeal.
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Reports
New York senator proposes up to 10 online poker licences
Operators would face proposed licensing fees and a gross-revenue tax if the bill becomes law.
Appointment
California Gambling Control Commission appoints Lisa Wardall executive director
Wardall’s appointment changes executive leadership at California’s gambling regulator.
Alabama gambling proposal remains stalled in Senate as session nears end
The proposal’s status determines whether Alabama could advance a lottery and casino-style gambling legislation during the session.
Monmouth Park begins construction on Caesars Sportsbook expansion in New Jersey
The expansion adds retail sports betting capacity and customer facilities at a New Jersey racetrack.
Results
GiG reports Q1 revenue record of €36.2m ahead of planned split
GiG reported record first-quarter revenue and expects to separate its operations by Q3, subject to approvals.
OLG launches online Group Play for lottery tickets in Ontario
The feature changes how Ontario lottery customers can organise ticket purchases and receive smaller prizes.
Source: OLG
Maryland casinos report $163.2m in gaming revenue for April 2024
The figures give Maryland casino operators and investors a regulator-reported measure of monthly revenue and state contributions.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Relax Gaming supplies titles to Eurobet through Octavian Lab in Italy
Eurobet players in Italy gain access to Relax Gaming titles through Octavian Lab.
New York Gaming Commission reports $440.9m weekly sports betting handle
The reported totals indicate operators may face a new monthly handle benchmark in New York.
EGBA reports 27 European countries use online gambling multi-licensing
The findings help regulators and operators understand the prevalence of multi-licensing across European online gambling markets.
888 Holdings plans Evoke rebrand after reporting 41% rise in annual profit
The proposed name change requires shareholder approval before 888 Holdings can adopt the Evoke identity.
Missouri campaign submits more than 340,000 signatures for sports betting ballot
Signature certification and voter approval would determine whether Missouri advances sports betting legalisation and education-directed tax revenue.
Appointment
Energame confirms Nicholas Tymoshchuk as chief executive
Tymoshchuk’s appointment shifts Energame leadership to its former corporate affairs director.
Lagos gaming authority chief outlines goal of unified African standards
A more unified approach could change gaming rules and licensing expectations across African markets.
North Carolina governor urges lawmakers to change gambling tax rules
A change could affect how sports bettors calculate taxable winnings in North Carolina.
Minnesota House committee advances sports betting bill
Operators and tribal stakeholders face continued uncertainty over whether Minnesota will authorise online sports betting this year.
Mississippi conference committee lets online sports betting bill fail
The bill’s failure means Mississippi did not authorise mobile sports betting under this 2024 proposal.
Results
Lottomatica reports €440.1m revenue in Q1 2024
Operators and investors can weigh rising revenue and bets against lower adjusted EBITDA and the planned SKS365 contribution.
Results
DraftKings records USD27.3m weekly mobile betting revenue in New York
The figures show operators’ weekly revenue and handle in New York, alongside the state’s estimated tax receipts.
Blueprint Gaming reports Italy reach across more than 90% of online players
Operators can gauge Blueprint’s reported Italian reach and approved catalogue when assessing its local distribution and game availability.
Colorado Division of Gaming launches illegal gambling awareness campaign
The campaign may affect operators by directing consumers towards gambling venues and apps the state recognises as legal.
Star Entertainment executive regrets messages about reforming New South Wales regulator
The inquiry may shape Star’s regulatory relationship as Foster’s regret and Cooke’s departure inform scrutiny of its conduct.
Connecticut lawmakers consider allowing bets on in-state college teams
The proposal could change which college sports wagers operators may offer in Connecticut.
Licence
NSW casino commission finds Crown Sydney suitable to retain licence
The decision allows Crown Sydney to retain its licence while remaining subject to the commission’s requirements.