ANJ-backed study finds 12.1% of French 15–17-year-olds are problem gamblers
The findings identify underage participation and access to prohibited betting as risks for gambling regulators and licensed operators.
Source: ANJ (France)
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Lotteritilsynet warns Trannel of NOK1.198m daily coercive fine over Norway gambling offer
The warning could expose Trannel to a daily financial penalty unless it ends the unlicensed offer in Norway.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Maryland casinos report $153.8m in gaming revenue for January
The reported revenue and state contributions show the financial scale of Maryland’s six casinos and their support for public education.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
OLG reopens Ontario casinos and gaming centres under 50% capacity limits
Operators must follow the stated capacity cap and entry and safety requirements when reopening Ontario facilities.
Source: OLG
OLG pays C$30.5m to Ontario gaming host municipalities for third quarter
The payments show the revenue distributed to Ontario municipalities hosting gaming facilities, while temporary closures affected the following quarter.
Source: OLG
Clarion invests six figures in ICE London hosted meetings programme
The programme creates a hosted buyer-meeting channel for exhibitors at ICE London.
OLG closes Ontario casinos and charitable gaming centres temporarily
The temporary closures require land-based operators and charitable gaming centres to suspend in-person operations during the stated period.
Source: OLG
Licence
Maryland commission licenses Hollywood Casino for sports wagering
Hollywood Casino’s licence adds an operating sports wagering facility to Maryland’s regulated market.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Licence
Maryland commission clears Greenmount Station for sports wagering qualification
Greenmount Station cannot begin sports wagering until SWARC awards its licence, making licensing preparations important.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Swiss Federal Administrative Court upholds blocking of unauthorised online gambling
The ruling leaves access blocks in place for unauthorised gambling sites in Switzerland, subject to a possible further appeal.
bet-at-home plans 65 job cuts in Austria amid restructuring
The planned cuts and Austrian legal uncertainty affect bet-at-home’s costs and outlook in the market.
Maryland casinos report $160.4m in November 2021 gaming revenue
The monthly figures give casino operators and investors a measure of revenue and state contributions in Maryland.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Panama finance ministry trains judges on anti-money laundering measures
Judicial training forms part of Panama’s stated effort to strengthen its anti-money laundering system, which affects gambling-sector compliance.
Licence
Maryland commission advances two venues for sports wagering licences
The decision advances two venues towards Maryland sports wagering licences, subject to a separate commission’s award decision.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Austrian police report 11 people caught at illegal poker game in Hall
The reported case signals enforcement against private, unauthorised gambling gatherings in Austria.
DGOJ publishes FAQ on occasional state-wide raffles in Spain
Organisers can use the guidance to understand authorisation requirements for occasional state-wide raffles.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
AGCO suspends CAGE KTV & BAR licence and proposes revocation
The bar cannot sell or serve alcohol during the suspension, while the proposed revocation remains subject to appeal.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
EU committee considers Digital Services Act tools against illegal online gambling
The proposed rules could give gambling bodies new ways to report illegal online gambling content and advertising.
Panama’s assembly advances electronic invoicing bill
The proposed invoicing rules could affect how gambling businesses document sales and services in Panama.
ANJ says bookmakers cannot limit accepted sports bets without legitimate grounds
Operators must be able to justify stake restrictions while applying financial-exposure limits equally to bettors.
Source: ANJ (France)
Licence
Maryland commission forwards two casinos’ sports wagering applications to SWARC
The applications advanced to the body responsible for awarding Maryland’s sports wagering facility licences.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Maryland gaming commission holds special sports wagering meeting
The meeting agenda covered qualification and licensing standards relevant to Maryland sports wagering applicants.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Licence
Maryland commission advances three sports wagering applicants to SWARC
The applicants have cleared a qualification stage, but still need licence awards and operational approval before wagering can begin.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Maryland Lottery and Gaming reports casinos’ $165.4m September revenue
The figures show operators’ reported monthly revenue and state contributions across Maryland’s casino market.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Osaka selects MGM Resorts and Orix for planned casino resort
The selection identifies the proposed operators and investment scale, while development and central-government approval remain outstanding.