Belgium brings gambling-law amendments into force on 5 February
Operators and additional licence holders face criminal sanctions for breaches of specified gambling rules.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
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Appointment
SIS appoints Joel Anyaegbu commercial manager for West Africa
Anyaegbu’s appointment gives SIS a commercial lead to oversee development in West Africa.
bet365 launches online sports betting in Arizona
bet365’s launch adds an operator to Arizona’s licensed online betting market through its partnership with the Ak-Chin Indian Community.
Kansas lawmakers consider restrictions on online sports betting adverts
Operators may need to change digital advertising practices if Kansas approves the proposed restrictions.
Clarion Gaming names ICRG charity partner ahead of ICE
ICRG’s ICE participation brings gambling-harm research and consumer protection into Clarion Gaming’s programme.
Georgia Senate advances amended sports betting bill requiring voter approval
The amendment adds legislative and voter approval steps before operators could enter Georgia’s proposed market.
Ohio reports $7.67bn sports betting handle in first year
The figures give operators and investors a measure of first-year wagering and tax revenue in Ohio.
ANJ publishes practical guides on identifying excessive gambling
The guidance gives affected operators examples for implementing their player-identification and support obligations.
Source: ANJ (France)
NFL reviews betting integrity and safeguards ahead of Las Vegas Super Bowl
The league’s approach shapes operator partnerships and its expectations for betting-related integrity safeguards.
bet365 launches Indiana mobile sports betting operations
bet365’s entry adds a mobile sportsbook and further competition to Indiana’s betting market.
Georgia Senate committee advances sports betting bill with 20% tax
SB 386’s proposed app limit, regulatory authority and tax would shape operators’ potential entry into Georgia.
Licence
North Carolina Lottery Commission sets 11 March sports betting launch
Operators’ market entry depends on the remaining approvals and compliance certificates.
Barstool Sports reportedly negotiates DraftKings marketing deal
The proposed partnership could provide DraftKings with promotion and customer referrals through Barstool’s media platforms.
Appointment
Sportingtech appoints Tom Ustunel as CEO
The appointment puts a new chief executive in charge as Sportingtech pursues growth plans in Latin America.
Belgian Gaming Commission limits EPIS checks to access-ban monitoring
The restriction defines when covered licensees may check EPIS, shaping venue and platform access-control procedures.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Fanatics launches Pennsylvania sportsbook and online casino
Operators can see Fanatics entering Pennsylvania with sportsbook and casino offerings and PointsBet customer transfers.
AGCC consults on Alderney gambling legislation
Regulated entities may need to adapt to proposed changes in AGCC information-sharing powers and proliferation-financing requirements.
Minnesota senator proposes tribal sports betting exclusivity and 15% tax
The proposal’s exclusivity and partnership terms would shape potential market access for tribes and horse tracks.
Panama finance ministry holds workshop on virtual-asset regulation
The workshop concerns controls and rules that could shape oversight of virtual assets in Panama.
Licence
Arizona gaming department opens wagering licence window for February
The application window creates a route for eligible businesses to seek one of Arizona’s available wagering licences.
West Virginia lawmakers propose athlete-harassment and handicapper-audit bills
The bills could change how West Virginia regulates bettor conduct and sports betting content if enacted.
Virginia senator proposes allowing bets on in-state college teams
The proposal could change which college events Virginia sports-betting operators may offer if lawmakers approve it.
Council of Ministers approves 2024 Gaming Commission contribution decree draft
Applicants cannot receive payment invitations for licence or renewal applications until the decree is published.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Licence
Seven operators apply for North Carolina mobile sports betting licences
Applicants and competitors can track the operators seeking North Carolina licences while approval and launch timing remain undecided.
Ghana Revenue Authority applies 10% withholding tax to lottery winnings
Lottery and gaming operators must apply the new withholding tax to gross winnings from 1 January 2024.