Licence
North Carolina lottery targets mobile sports betting launch before June deadline
Operators need to track the lottery’s application process and timing for potential launch approvals.
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West Flagler argues Florida Amendment 3 covers digital sports betting
Operators and investors face uncertainty over online sports betting’s legal status as Florida’s court considers the challenge.
Appointment
Iowa commission appoints Tina Eick interim administrator
Regulated businesses can expect continued leadership at Iowa’s gambling regulator during the permanent appointment process.
Licence
North Carolina lottery sets 27 December deadline for sportsbook applications
Operators seeking North Carolina’s first launch wave must submit licence applications by the required deadline.
Appointment
MGA appoints Charles Mizzi as chief executive from 26 January
Regulated businesses can prepare for a change in MGA leadership when Charles Mizzi takes over.
Botswana Gambling Authority inducts Gambling Levy Fund Committee
The committee will oversee how gambling levy funds are accounted for and allocated to projects.
Fanatics Sportsbook partners with Hurricanes for North Carolina market access
The partnership provides Fanatics a route to apply for access to North Carolina’s mobile betting market.
Chile’s Chamber of Deputies advances online gambling bill to Senate
Operators would face proposed licensing requirements and new taxes if the bill becomes law.
Light & Wonder launches online content with Hollywoodbets in South Africa
The launch adds Light & Wonder content to Hollywoodbets’ online offering in South Africa.
New York Gaming Commission reports $56.9m in weekly mobile betting revenue
The figures show the weekly revenue and hold recorded across New York’s nine mobile sportsbooks.
Belgian Gaming Commission outlines enforcement approach to gambling advertising decree
Operators face case-specific scrutiny of advertising, while the court order limits sanctions for certain brand and logo displays.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Fanatics soft-launches sports betting app in Connecticut
The launch adds Fanatics as a sports betting option and brings planned changes to Connecticut Lottery retail venues.
Florida sports betting developments lead weekly industry roundup
The litigation concerns the compact underlying Florida sports betting and could affect operators relying on it.
North Carolina Lottery receives 43 sports betting application requests
Application requests and pending rules shape supplier and operator preparations for North Carolina’s mobile betting launch.
Missouri lawmaker backs sports betting bill or ballot initiative for 2024
Operators and suppliers face uncertainty over whether Missouri will legalise sports betting through legislation or a ballot measure.
California sports betting proponents amend initiative proposals
The amendments change proposed tribal revenue shares and registration rules that would shape any future California mobile betting market.
Maryland casinos report $157.7m gaming revenue for November
The monthly figures show operators’ revenue trends and the casino sector’s contributions to Maryland and its Education Trust Fund.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Inspired Entertainment and SIS expand virtual betting content partnership in UK and Ireland
The agreement adds five virtual products to SIS’s betting-shop offer across two markets.
Licence
Maryland Lottery says three licensed sportsbooks face no launch deadline
The absence of a launch deadline gives the three licensees time to prepare, subject to the commission’s 2028 end date.
Fanatics launches sportsbook in Virginia as bet365 enters Louisiana
The launches add two state markets to the operators’ US sportsbook operations.
GGL estimates illegal online gambling market at €300m-€500m
The GGL’s estimate informs licensed operators and regulators about illegal online gambling’s scale and reported decline.
Source: GGL (Germany)
West Flagler seeks more time to petition US Supreme Court over Florida betting
The requested extension keeps a challenge to Florida’s sports-betting compact active, potentially affecting the Seminole Tribe’s online operation.
bet365 partners with Charlotte Hornets ahead of North Carolina betting launch
The deal gives bet365 a team partnership in North Carolina before the state’s online sports-betting market opens.
Florida Supreme Court rejects bid to take Seminole sports betting app offline
Operators can continue the limited app launch while the court considers the complaint, leaving the dispute unresolved.
North Carolina Lottery Commission approves first mobile sports betting rules
Operators can prepare around the approved catalogue and esports pathway while the second rules package remains under consultation.