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ANJ rejects six gambling-harm prevention plans in France
Affected venues must improve support for people with excessive gambling and meet the ANJ’s player-protection requirements.
Source: ANJ (France)
Licence
Maryland commission qualifies Queen Sportsbook for mobile wagering licence consideration
Queen remains short of a licence award and must complete further approval and operational steps before launch.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Kenyan taskforce proposes national lottery to fund charitable causes
The proposals could reshape Kenya’s lottery framework and establish a new national lottery and fund.
Uganda proposes raising gaming tax rate to 30%
Operators would face a higher tax rate if Parliament approves the bill.
PointsBet engages Moelis to seek buyers for North American sports betting operations
A potential sale could alter ownership of PointsBet’s North American operations, although no bidders were identified.
Austria seizes 76 illegal gambling machines in Salzburg operation
The seizures and potential per-machine penalties signal enforcement exposure for illegal gambling operators in Salzburg.
Panama’s DGI suspends corporate rights of 18,624 legal entities
Affected entities risk restricted business activity and asset disposal, while other entities face an information-update obligation.
GGL says it may take action against Tipster if investigation confirms suspicions
If investigators confirm the initial suspicion, the GGL may take supervisory action affecting Tipster’s German operations.
Source: GGL (Germany)
GGL discusses gambling harm regulation with sector representatives
The evaluation may inform future changes to Germany’s gambling regulation and player-protection measures.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Penalty
ANJ issues seven warnings and a financial penalty over 2021 betting returns
The decisions confirm enforcement of France’s player-return limit and set out the appeal period for affected operators.
Source: ANJ (France)
DGOJ opens €1.68m grants for gambling-harm research in Spain
Researchers and eligible applicants have until 18 May to seek funding for gambling-harm studies.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Japan approves Osaka casino resort plan with projected ¥550bn financing
Approval advances Osaka’s integrated resort, while Nagasaki’s proposal remains under government review.
Lotteritilsynet explains Norway’s rules for small lotteries and bazaars
Community organisers can run eligible lotteries without prior notice, but must observe the turnover cap and restrictions.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Ghana government approves 10% tax on gambling winnings
The reported taxes would affect both operators’ revenue and the amounts paid to winning customers.
Licence
Maryland commission licenses SuperBook for mobile sports betting
SuperBook’s licence expands Maryland’s mobile sportsbook market to nine operators.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
German gaming trade group cites study estimating 50,000 illegal machines
The reported estimates frame the scale of illegal machine gambling against the regulated market for German operators and enforcement bodies.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming reports $176.5m casino revenue in March
The figures show operators’ monthly revenue and the state and education contributions tied to casino gaming.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
DGOJ opens consultation on proposed changes to Spanish gambling licensing rules
Operators may need to assess how the proposed shared deposit limits and guarantee changes could affect their licensing obligations.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Maryland Lottery and Gaming commission lists sports wagering licence hearings
The hearings concern pending sports wagering licence applications in Maryland.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Licence
Maryland commission qualifies three applicants for sports wagering
The qualifications advance two applicants towards licence consideration and allow iGamingCloud to provide its platform to licensed businesses.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Maryland casinos report $157.1m in February gaming revenue
The monthly figures show revenue and state contributions across Maryland's regulated casino market.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Tender
Gibraltar government tenders for security paper for its lottery
Suppliers seeking the lottery security-paper contract must submit bids by the stated deadline.
Source: Gibraltar Government press (GRA)
Queensland sets display rules for liquor and wine licence notices
Applicants must meet the notice specifications and maintain displays throughout the objection period.
Source: OLGR Queensland
Panama anti-money-laundering bodies hold training for designated non-financial sectors
The course covered compliance and supervision obligations relevant to casinos operating in Panama.