D.C. Office of Lottery and Gaming publishes draft sports wagering rules
Applicants and industry participants can assess proposed licensing conditions and submit comments before the rules are adopted.
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Oslo court denies Lyoness request to continue Norwegian operations
Lyoness cannot continue operating while the court finds no basis to invalidate the board’s unlawful-scheme decision.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Norway revises rules on payments to unlicensed gambling companies
Payment providers in Norway face clarified investigation and reporting duties for transactions linked to unlicensed gambling.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Lotteritilsynet orders Trannel to stop Norwegian gambling offer
The order targets four gambling sites, but its implementation awaits the appeal review.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
AGCO updates Ontario lottery licensing policy manual
The revised manual informs how authorities make licensing decisions for charitable lottery gaming in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Ghana Gaming Commission revokes SafariBet sports betting licence
SafariBet’s licence revocation means operators and customers must avoid offering or using its games in Ghana until further notice.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
Norwegian Lottery Appeals Board refuses Lyoness stay on shutdown order
The board’s refusal means Lyoness must stop operating, participating in or expanding its business in Norway.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Norway's Lottery Appeals Board upholds order for Lyoness to stop operations
The ruling requires both Lyoness entities to cease operations in Norway.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
PA launches Bet Engage sports-prediction content for betting brands
Betting operators can source ready-to-publish sports content through a feed or a bespoke service.
Licence
AGCO sets licensing process for Ontario teletheatres
Racetrack operators need AGCO approval and must meet its application, due diligence and fee requirements before operating a teletheatre.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Lotteritilsynet sends Lyoness appeal to Norway's Lottery Board
The Lottery Board’s final decision will determine whether the order against Lyoness’s Norwegian activity stands.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Lagos State appeals ruling on lottery licensing authority
The appeal concerns the state board's licensing authority over lottery and gaming operators in Lagos.
Norway’s Lotteritilsynet suspends Lyoness shutdown order under conditions
The conditional suspension permits some operations to continue while restricting recruitment and sales in Norway.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Norway’s Supreme Court appeal committee leaves WorldVentures ruling final
The final ruling confirms that WorldVentures’ challenged sales had been found to breach Norway’s ban on illegal pyramid schemes.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Norway's gaming authority orders Lyoness to cease pyramid scheme activity
The order requires Lyoness to halt recruitment and payments from Norwegian participants, though parts of the decision have suspensive effect until the appeal deadline.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Lotteritilsynet orders Lyoness to halt illegal pyramid scheme in Norway
The order halts recruitment and payments from Norwegian participants and loyalty companies, with part deferred until the three-week complaint deadline.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Norway’s Lottery Authority says late grant applications rarely succeed
The guidance warns eligible organisations that late applications are unlikely to secure lottery-funded grants or VAT compensation.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Borgarting court rejects WorldVentures appeal in Norway pyramid case
The ruling confirms Norwegian authorities can treat recruitment-driven membership sales as illegal pyramids, a compliance risk for direct-selling and referral-based models.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Lagos State Lotteries Board chief outlines gaming oversight and illegal operators
Operators in Lagos face licensing, technical and tax oversight under the board’s stated approach.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission considers casino ownership and operating changes
The agenda identifies regulatory decisions relevant to ownership and operating arrangements at Maryland casinos.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Licence
AGCO outlines special-event teletheatre licence process
Racetrack operators need the AGCO’s approval and specified site and event documents to offer teletheatre betting temporarily.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Appointment
Lagos governor appoints Seun Anibaba as lotteries board chief executive
The appointment changes the leadership of the authority responsible for regulating gaming in Lagos State.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission schedules meeting with casino merger proposal
The commission’s consideration could affect the regulatory status of the proposed Caesars merger.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission schedules meeting with licence and casino items
The agenda covers potential changes to a casino floor and several regulatory and licensing matters.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Maryland commission schedules meeting with gaming licence and enforcement items
Operators and applicants may face commission consideration of regulatory agreements, licence decisions and a manufacturer licence application.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)