Austria's VwGH clarifies landlords' liability in illegal gambling cases
The ruling may affect landlords' exposure to gambling-tax liability where illegal gambling takes place on premises they control.
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Reports
GGL reports 142 authorised providers and 45 pending applications in Germany
Operators and applicants can use the figures to understand the authorised-provider landscape and pending permit workload in Germany.
Source: GGL (Germany)
GGL offers legal German gambling providers a verification seal from 1 July
The seal gives authorised providers a further way to show consumers that their services hold German approval.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Choplife Gaming partners Rayon Sports FC for Rwanda league season
Choplife’s partnership brings club sponsorship, investment and talent funding to Rwanda’s football market.
Oregon Lottery approves video lottery sales thresholds and application changes
Retailers may face terminal removal if sales fall short, while prospective operators can again enter the application process.
Source: Oregon Lottery (OR)
Panama says FATF approves on-site visit after action-plan measures
The FATF on-site visit is a step in Panama’s effort to leave the grey list.
Spain’s responsible-gambling council hears presentation on loot boxes
The session addressed regulatory approaches to loot boxes and potential safeguards for minors and vulnerable users.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Finland’s government plans to replace gambling monopoly with licensing by 2026
Finland’s planned licensing system could allow licensed operators into a market now governed by a gambling monopoly.
SIS agrees to provide Betsson with esports betting service
Betsson’s integration adds SIS’s esports betting service, including live referees, commentary and on-screen graphics.
Kenya committee proposes 12.5% gambling excise duty in Finance Bill
The proposed rate and tax base would affect operators’ tax costs if Parliament approves the changes.
Licence
Botswana Gambling Authority opens applications for betting licences
Applicants needed the document by the stated deadline to take part in the licensing process.
Appointment
MER appoints Vusi Mtsweni acting chief executive
The appointment changes the leadership of the gambling regulator overseeing Mpumalanga.
Source: Mpumalanga Economic Regulator
Borgarting court rejects Trannel appeal over Norwegian gambling offer
The ruling upholds the order requiring Trannel to stop its gambling services directed at Norwegian customers.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Koretbet relaunches Nigerian betting platform and reports Napoli association
The relaunch and Napoli association shape Koretbet’s Nigerian platform offering and football partnership.
Ghana Gaming Commission visits Malta Gaming Authority for regulatory training
The visit concerns regulatory capacity-building in licensing, compliance and anti-money-laundering supervision.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
Lagos government report proposes excise tax on betting and gambling
Operators and bettors in Lagos could face a new tax if the state adopts the report’s recommendation.
Panama highlights gaming regulation and JCJ revenue at regional summit
The remarks signal Panama’s stated interest in regional regulatory cooperation and report gaming-control revenue over a defined period.
OVG LSA upholds most GGL advertising conditions for online gambling
The ruling confirms advertising conditions that licensed online gambling providers must apply to affiliates and promotional material.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Maryland Lottery reports $3.86 million in sports wagering contributions for April
The figures show the state contribution and mobile share of Maryland’s sports wagering market for April.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
AGCO pauses GotSkill compliance action pending court review
The pause allows affected establishments to continue offering GotSkill machines while the court review is pending.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Austrian authorities arrest suspect in illegal gambling investigation
The arrest and court-approved searches indicate enforcement against alleged illegal gambling across Austrian regions.
Maryland casinos report $174.7m in gaming revenue for April 2023
The figures give operators and investors a regulator-reported measure of Maryland casino performance and state contributions.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
KRA accuses betting companies of misreporting CSR and advertising costs
The allegations and disclosure order concern betting companies' tax reporting and CSR expenditure in Kenya.
Panama gaming authority and horse-racing groups agree steps to avert stoppage
The agreement aims to avert a racing stoppage while groups seek a collaboration contract and audit of retained prize funds.
GGL classifies Daily Fantasy Sports offer as illegal gambling in Germany
The classification and withdrawal affect the legality of paid Daily Fantasy Sports offers in Germany.
Source: GGL (Germany)