Ghana betting operators paid GH₵450m in taxes and fees since 2019, association says
Operators face tax and compliance requirements that affect the costs of running betting businesses in Ghana.
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Reports
BetMGM adds survivor pool and same-game parlay feature to sportsbook app
The new app features and state-specific odds boosts shape BetMGM’s customer offering.
ANJ launches responsible betting campaign ahead of Rugby World Cup
The campaign gives operators and regulators a public message on safer betting as interest in tournament wagering rises.
Source: ANJ (France)
Licence
Kenya’s BCLB licences 10 betting sites for fiscal year 2023-24
Operators and investors can track the reported expansion of Kenya’s licensed betting market.
Ecuador’s government bans advertising for betting systems and sports predictions
The ban affects betting operators’ advertising and sponsorship activity, while the reported taxes add obligations from 2024.
DGOJ proposes shared online deposit limits per player in Spain
Operators may need to apply a shared deposit cap across each player’s accounts if the proposal is adopted.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
GGL says Malta’s Bill No. 55 may conflict with EU rules
The GGL’s position may affect how German authorities assess operators invoking Malta’s law in individual cases.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Kenya’s BCLB orders betting firms to stop unauthorised Opera speed-dial ads
Betting firms may need to remove speed-dial advertising unless it has the required authorisation.
Ghana Revenue Authority sets 10% withholding tax on gaming winnings
Covered operators must deduct tax from gross gains, while lottery operators also owe monthly tax on gross gaming revenue.
Saxony-Anhalt Higher Administrative Court upholds German online gambling permit requirement
The court’s ruling supports enforcement of Germany’s online gambling permit requirement against providers without permits.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Sky Betting & Gaming adds Design Works Gaming titles to two brands
Sky customers can access Design Works Gaming titles through Sky Vegas, Sky Bingo and Light & Wonder’s OpenGaming platform.
Maryland casinos report $174.3m in gaming revenue for July
The revenue decline and lower state contributions matter to Maryland’s casinos and public finances.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Uganda gaming regulator reports uninspected betting machines and staffing gaps
The reported inspection and staffing gaps may affect machine oversight, licensing checks and monitoring of betting operators.
Italy’s Chamber of Deputies advances gambling reform bill to Senate
The bill could change retail gambling conditions, player safeguards and the future concession system in Italy.
Kenya Court of Appeal reinstates 7.5% betting excise duty pending appeal
The stay means the disputed betting duty remains enforceable while the appeal proceeds.
Brazil raises sports betting tax to 18% under provisional measure
Sports betting operators face a higher gross gaming income tax, subject to legislative approval.
Appointment
888 appoints Per Widerstrom as chief executive from October
The appointment changes leadership across 888’s named betting and gaming brands.
UK government rejects proposal to regulate crypto trading as gambling
The decision leaves gambling operators outside the proposed regulatory approach to unbacked cryptoasset trading.
Oregon Lottery Commission raises video lottery sales threshold to $10,000 weekly
Video lottery retailers face a higher sales threshold and renewed application processing under the approved rules.
Source: Oregon Lottery (OR)
OLG pays C$43.5m to 29 Ontario gaming-host communities
The payment figure shows the quarterly revenue distribution to communities hosting Ontario gaming facilities.
Source: OLG
Ethiopia’s betting market report cites 10 approved sportsbook operators
The reported operator count and revenue-contribution requirement are relevant to companies assessing Ethiopia’s betting market.
Lotteritilsynet plans further action on influencers promoting illegal gambling
Norwegian influencers and companies promoting illegal gambling face increased enforcement and advertising-removal efforts.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Licence
SRIJ reportedly approves GoldenPark licence for Portugal
GoldenPark’s reported licence approval enables online sports betting and casino games in Portugal.
DGOJ opens consultation on gambling monitoring data model
Operators may need to assess the proposed monitoring data model and submit comments before the consultation closes.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Maryland Lottery and Gaming reports casinos’ $163.7m June revenue
The monthly figures show operators and regulators how Maryland casino revenue and state contributions changed year on year.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)