Pariplay adds Kero micro-betting suite to Fusion platform
Fusion gains sports betting options for the first time, extending its platform through Kero’s live streams, chat and next-play markets.
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Appointment
DraftKings appoints Lori Kalani as first responsible gaming chief
The appointment places responsible gaming initiatives under a newly created senior role at DraftKings.
NeoGames says regulatory clearances for Aristocrat deal are complete
The clearances advance the transaction, although NeoGames shareholders still had to vote before completion.
DC Lottery reports $15.8m March sports betting handle
The figures provide a baseline for the district as FanDuel assumes the primary sportsbook role.
Dutch MPs approve motions on online gambling advertising and casino games
Operators should monitor whether the proposed restrictions become law, since the motions do not establish that they have.
Brazil Senate committee prepares vote on land-based casino bill
The committee’s decision could advance proposed casino and other gambling activity across Brazil to the next legislative stage.
Appointment
Strive Gaming appoints Ian Smith as chief technology officer
Strive Gaming’s technical initiatives now have a named leader, making the appointment relevant to platform execution.
FanDuel replaces GambetDC as Washington DC’s primary sports betting app
The change affects mobile access for operators and the terms of competition in Washington DC’s sports betting market.
Departure
Relax Gaming appoints Martin Stålros CEO after Simon Hammon steps down
Stålros will lead Relax Gaming’s strategy and market expansion, while Hammon remains through October to support the handover.
Fine
VGCCC fines BlueBet A$50,000 over 43 advertising offences
The ruling sets out enforcement exposure for wagering operators advertising on or above public roads in Victoria.
Germany records 5,281 illegal gambling offences in 2023
The recorded offence increase may inform enforcement monitoring, but the statistics do not establish its causes.
Hacksaw Gaming launches 12 games with Alphawin in Bulgaria
The launch gives Alphawin’s Bulgarian players access to Hacksaw Gaming titles, with further additions expected.
New York reports $42.1 million mobile sports betting revenue for week
The weekly figures detail revenue, wagering and estimated tax receipts across New York’s mobile sportsbook market.
Light & Wonder and Trustly collaborate on casino-floor payments
The collaboration brings cashless funding and KYC and AML checks to retail gaming venues.
BlueBet agrees to acquire betr wagering business and raises A$20m
The proposed acquisition and placement would fund stated initiatives, synergy realisation and transaction costs as BlueBet combines wagering businesses.
Panama highlights anti-money-laundering efforts at compliance forum
Updated rules and supervisory tools shape compliance expectations for regulated businesses in Panama.
Thailand cabinet backs report on casino regulation
The report-backed step advances discussion of a potential regulated casino market, while approval and timing remain unresolved.
KSA extends Hands 24×7 contract for Loket Kansspel
The extension maintains support access, while the DigitalOcean order affects hosting services linked to illegal gambling referrals.
ANJ reviews operators’ 2024 anti-fraud and anti-money-laundering plans
Operators can use the ANJ’s findings to strengthen measures against fraud, money laundering and terrorist financing.
Source: ANJ (France)
ANJ rejects three operators’ player-protection plans in France
Rejected plans signal that the ANJ expects stronger action to prevent excessive play and underage gambling.
Source: ANJ (France)
Licence
Botswana and Nigeria authorise BMM Testlabs for compliance testing
The licences allow BMM to provide testing and certification services in two regulated gaming markets.
New York gaming commission reports $1.85bn March sports betting handle
The fiscal accounting treatment shifts a week of wagers into April, changing reported monthly handle and revenue figures.
BetConstruct adds Shacks Evolution Studios games to its platform
The partnership gives Shacks Evolution Studios’ games access to BetConstruct’s platform and its audiences.
Bets.io partners with UFC fighter Michael Page
The deal links Bets.io with a named sports figure for its betting and casino business.
Indian gaming regulation and tax cases await further decisions
The tax challenge and pending regulatory decisions affect online gaming companies operating in India.