Cyprus gaming commission sets out 2024-2025 oversight record and priorities
The programme supports prevention initiatives and could shape the commission’s approach to player protection.
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Nevada Gaming Control Board recommends three-year suitability finding for HG Vora manager
The recommendation sets reporting and monitoring obligations for an investor active in a Nevada gaming licensee.
BurraPay launches crypto payments at Circa in Nevada
Circa’s approved crypto payment launch offers operators a new way to accept deposits for regulated sports wagers in Nevada.
Entain urges UK trademark reforms for unlicensed gambling operators
Any rule change could affect how gambling businesses without UK licences obtain trademark protection.
Michigan commercial casinos report $114.1 million in May revenue
The revenue figure provides a measure of performance for Michigan’s commercial casino market.
Chile tax authority defends tax collection from online betting platforms
The dispute concerns whether tax registration for betting platforms could be viewed as recognition of their legal status in Chile.
DeSimone plans to take control of Bighorn and Longhorn casinos by July 1
The proposed takeover and pending licensing process could change ownership and operations at two Nevada casinos.
Nevada Gaming Control Board reports 34.8% fall in casino net profit
The figures give operators and investors a regulator-reported view of Nevada casino profitability and revenue for the fiscal year.
CFTC seeks comment on proposed event contract rules
The proposal could shape which gaming-related event contracts fall under CFTC rules.
Konami Gaming installs SYNKROS on all 29 Carnival Cruise Line ships
The installation establishes a system deployment across Carnival Cruise Line and signals planned expansion to other Carnival brands.
Gespa adds unauthorised gambling domains to Swiss blocking list
Swiss internet service providers will block listed domains, restricting access for unauthorised betting and casino operators.
DSWV estimates €300m–€400m World Cup turnover could reach unregulated operators
Germany's DSWV estimates unregulated operators could receive €300m–€400m in World Cup betting turnover.
Leadstar Media says Irish gambling overhaul can widen market competition
Operators and suppliers preparing for Ireland's new regime face a reshaped competitive landscape as the Act takes effect next month.
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Andrew Rhodes joins Hawkbridge as strategic adviser
Rhodes's move into advisory work gives betting operators and suppliers access to a former UK regulator chief's experience.
EU committee considers 1% gambling revenue levy
Progress toward considering an EU-wide gambling revenue levy signals distant but notable tax risk for operators and investors.
UKGC reiterates limited expected impact of financial risk assessments
Operators should note the UKGC says financial risk assessments should barely affect most British bettors.
Gauteng gambling regulator dismisses chief executive over alleged misconduct
Gauteng's gambling regulator chief executive was dismissed over alleged financial misconduct and governance failures.
Panama AML commission urges institutional integrity against organised crime
The commission's technical secretary called for stronger institutional integrity and international cooperation, describing compliance and due diligence as essential tools.
Bogotá to host 10th Ibero-American Gaming Summit in May
The summit gives regulators from across the region a forum to compare approaches to regulating and developing the gambling market.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
ANJ and Brut release video on voluntary gambling ban
88,000 people are registered on the voluntary exclusion file, up 25% over the past two years.
Source: ANJ (France)
GGL says data quality precedes speed in German market monitoring
The GGL says its data systems are still being validated, so the data cannot yet be used for evaluation.
Source: GGL (Germany)
GGL and federal drug commissioner agree closer cooperation on gambling addiction prevention
The GGL pressed for a StGB reform to extend prosecution to illegal gambling offers operated abroad.
Source: GGL (Germany)
LSLGA wins IAGR Regulatory Innovation Award for SAFEPLAY self-exclusion platform
A regulator-run multi-operator self-exclusion platform offers a model for centralised player-protection oversight across licensed operators.
Lotteritilsynet removes 211 organisations from lottery register
Removals cut affected voluntary organisations off from lottery and bingo income, with a six-month quarantine before reapplying.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)