OLG extends PROLINE+ partnership with MLSE in Ontario
The agreement gives PROLINE+ a sports betting partnership with MLSE’s Real Sports venue in Ontario.
Source: OLG
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Maryland commission qualifies five sports wagering applicants
The qualification decisions advance five applicants towards Maryland sports wagering licences, subject to further review and operational checks.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
OLG pays C$32.4m to Ontario gaming-host communities for third quarter
The payments show the revenue distribution due to Ontario communities that host gaming facilities.
Source: OLG
GGL takes over German online gambling regulation from 1 January 2023
Online gambling operators face a central authority for authorisations and enforcement across Germany.
GGL assumes Germany-wide online gambling oversight and authorisation
Operators face central oversight, while the reported application and enforcement figures show outstanding authorisation and compliance work.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Maryland casinos report $165.2m in December gaming revenue
The figures show casino revenue and state contributions declining across Maryland’s six properties.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Appointment
Mpumalanga regulator appoints Lucas Maseko acting chief executive
The temporary leadership appointment affects the regulator overseeing gambling in Mpumalanga.
Source: Mpumalanga Economic Regulator
Licence
Maryland commission holds qualification hearings for five sports wagering applicants
The hearings formed part of the qualification process for prospective Maryland mobile and online wagering licensees.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Licence
Maryland commission qualifies Bally’s and WynnBet for sports wagering licences
The qualification clears one stage but leaves further review and operational steps before either business can launch in Maryland.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Ghana gaming commission and FIC train operators on anti-money laundering
Operators can apply the workshop’s AML/CFT guidance on mobile-payment risks, compliance and reporting suspicious activity.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
OLG adds direct card payments for online lottery purchases
The payment option changes how customers can buy OLG lottery products online.
Source: OLG
Norway adopts gambling rules with stricter player-protection requirements
Operators will need to adapt controls, player registration and marketing practices to the new requirements from 1 January 2023.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Maryland commission schedules MGM temporary VLT allocation review
MGM’s request could change its permitted Maryland VLT allocation if the commission approves the reduction and waiver.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Licence
Maryland commission qualifies 11 entities for sports wagering review
Qualification advances applicants toward consideration but does not grant licences; SWARC review and operational checks remain.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Licence
German licensing report questions delays in virtual slot approvals
The reported licensing status affects which operators can offer virtual slots in Germany under the framework.
Norway pauses Trannel’s daily coercive fine subject to compliance conditions
Trannel must meet the regulator’s conditions to keep the daily coercive fine on hold.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Panama's gaming control board joins anti-money-laundering training effort
Gaming operators may face closer attention to the risk controls discussed in the training.
OLG plans 1,400 self-serve lottery terminals across Ontario
The plan creates a potential terminal supply contract for IGT and a new lottery sales channel for Ontario retailers.
Source: OLG
Lotteritilsynet sets Trannel daily enforcement fine at NOK1.198m
The daily fine creates continuing financial exposure for Trannel until its Norwegian gambling offer stops or reaches the cap.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Licence
Wynn Macau submits first 10-year casino concession bid
Wynn Macau’s filing begins the concession process, while other operators must submit applications to seek continued casino operations.
Appointment
France appoints three members to ANJ board
The appointments fill three ANJ board seats and shape the composition of France’s gambling regulator.
Source: ANJ (France)
Maryland casinos report $169.4m in August gaming revenue
The figures show monthly casino revenue and state contributions for Maryland operators.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Licence
German gambling authority list reaches eight licensed online operators
The reported licence count indicates the number of operators then authorised to offer online gambling in Germany.
Uruguay’s Senate advances online gambling bill to lower house
Operators would face a proposed national register and rules enforced by the Casino Directorate if the bill becomes law.
Licence
Maryland commission awards two sports wagering facility licences
The awards add two venues to Maryland’s licensed sports wagering pipeline, but neither can launch until remaining requirements are met.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)