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Maryland commission holds sports wagering qualification hearings
The hearings concern qualification decisions for prospective Maryland sports wagering operators and facilities.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
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Maryland commission qualifies two facilities and BetFred for sports wagering
Two facilities advance toward licence awards, while BetFred’s operator qualification does not require SWARC approval.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
AGCO suspends EFS Social Club liquor licence and proposes revocation in Toronto
The suspension bars the venue from selling or serving alcohol while the proposed revocation is subject to appeal.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Appointment
Clarion appoints Andy Ventris as ICE London event director
The appointment puts Ventris in charge of the ICE London brand ahead of its 2023 event.
OLG pays C$43.42m to 28 Ontario gaming host communities
The payments provide operators and host municipalities with a stated measure of gaming revenue sharing in Ontario.
Source: OLG
Panama’s gaming control board launches pathological gambling rehabilitation programme
The planned centre could provide operators and regulators with a local referral option for people affected by pathological gambling.
Oregon Lottery maintains freeze on new video lottery locations and terminals
Retailers and suppliers face continued restrictions on new video lottery locations and terminal additions.
Source: Oregon Lottery (OR)
Maryland casinos report $162.7m in June gaming revenue
The monthly figures show operators and investors how Maryland casino revenue and state contributions changed year on year.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Swiss Federal Supreme Court upholds DNS blocks on unlicensed online gambling sites
The court’s decision confirms DNS blocks as a proportionate tool against gambling offerings unauthorised in Switzerland.
Oslo court upholds order requiring Trannel to stop offering gambling in Norway
The ruling confirms the enforcement order against Trannel’s gambling services in Norway, subject to the stated appeal deadline.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Spain’s DGOJ opens 2022 grants for gambling-harm research
The grants provide a public funding opportunity for research into gambling-related harms and risks.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Licence
Maryland opens sports wagering licensing platform to prospective applicants
Prospective applicants can begin qualification investigations ahead of the separate competitive licence process.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Jersey Gambling Commission bars Adam Hugh Cole from licensed companies
The direction prevents Cole from taking roles at any company licensed in Jersey.
Source: Jersey Gambling Commission
GGL discusses online gambling regulation with DSWV
Operators seeking licences face requirements for complete applications and early connection to player-protection databases.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Maryland Lottery reports $415,801 in sports wagering tax for April
The figures show Maryland operators’ taxable wagering activity and the resulting state tax contribution for April.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Maryland Lottery and Gaming reports $170.7m casino revenue in April
The figures show operators’ state-level casino revenue and contributions for April 2022.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Licence
Swiss Federal Council plans two new type A casino concessions from 2025
The decision sets new locations and revenue criteria for prospective casino concession applicants.
OLG pays C$21.1m to Ontario gaming host communities for fourth quarter
The payment total and revenue impact inform host communities and operators about gaming proceeds in Ontario.
Source: OLG
Ontario Government allows licensed manufacturers to apply for caterer’s endorsement
Eligible manufacturers can serve their own products at qualifying off-site catered events under the new endorsement.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Vienna police investigate suspected illegal poker game involving 18 people
The seizure and ongoing investigation signal enforcement against suspected illegal gambling in Vienna.
ANJ and LFP launch campaign against betting-related online abuse
The campaign addresses online abuse linked to sports betting and sets out a responsible-gambling message for bettors.
Source: ANJ (France)
OLG reshapes Lotto 6/49 jackpots for September 2022
Operators and lottery suppliers may need to account for the revised jackpot structure and unchanged $3 ticket price.
Source: OLG
Maryland casinos report $162.97 million in February revenue
The figures show casino revenue and state funding, including support for Maryland’s Education Trust Fund.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Licence
Maryland commission qualifies Bingo World and RSI MD for sports wagering
The qualification advances a Maryland facility application, but a separate commission must still award its licence.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Bet-at-home co-founder Franz Ömer plans to leave board in February 2022
Ömer’s planned departure and licensing uncertainty may affect Bet-at-home’s governance and sponsorship activity.