Appointment
Inmaculada Domínguez continues as Valencia gambling director
The continuation keeps the leadership of Valencia’s gambling administration unchanged.
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Reports
Jdigital study identifies social media routes to illegal gambling platforms in Spain
The reported referral channels give licensed operators and regulators specific platforms to consider in efforts against illegal gambling access.
DGOJ discusses coordination against illegal online gambling in Spain
Coordination on domain oversight could affect how public bodies detect and pursue unauthorised gambling online.
Australian government proposes excluding gambling R&D from tax incentives
If adopted, the proposal would change the tax treatment of gambling-related research and development in Australia.
Spain’s Congress debates Senate amendments to customer-service bill
The vote will determine whether proposed Gambling Act changes remain in the customer-service bill.
Appointment
Valencia government retains Inmaculada Domínguez in tax and gambling role
The appointments maintain the officials responsible for gambling regulation and tax policy in the Valencian government.
DGOJ discusses illegal online gambling and domain enforcement in Spain
Coordination on illegal gambling domains and advertising may shape enforcement involving registrars and other public bodies.
BGC warns UK tax plans could drive gambling activity to illegal market
The competing forecasts affect operators’ tax expectations and the projected size of the regulated and illegal markets.
Zitro launches German casino operation with Casino Stuttgart
The Casino Stuttgart agreement gives Zitro an operator partner and installed game for its German market entry.
Appointment
IGT appoints Héctor Fernandez as CEO
The appointment changes leadership responsibilities at IGT during its corporate restructuring.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Commission considers Boomer’s and Caesars sportsbook applications
The decisions could expand sportsbook access at five Nevada properties and extend Caesars app access at four venues.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Commission considers Sun Valley Casino licence for Hobey’s
The application would enable the partnership to operate Hobey’s and add slots if regulators approve the licence.
Gate City Casino adds Interblock electronic table games in New Hampshire
The installation adds a named supplier’s electronic table games to a New Hampshire casino floor.
Tender
LOTTOPAR opens Paraná fixed-odds betting concession accreditation
Companies seeking Paraná fixed-odds betting concessions must meet local service, anti-money-laundering and responsible-gambling requirements.
Acquisition
Moody’s downgrades Genting Berhad ratings over takeover and New York casino spending
The rating cuts signal increased financial pressure as Genting Berhad funds its takeover and New York casino bid.
Pasig City bans most public gambling advertising and promotions
The restrictions limit where licensed operators can advertise and set conditions on their support for government-linked events.
US Justice Department seizes domain linked to Myanmar casino scam operation
The seizure targets a domain prosecutors linked to investment scams operating from a casino complex in Myanmar.
Results
Suntrust reports Php27.4bn loss after Westside City asset transfer
The transfer changes Travellers’ role in completing and operating the Westside City resort and leaves Suntrust with a reduced interest.
Fanatics launches prediction markets platform with Crypto.com pricing
The launch gives Fanatics and Crypto.com a presence in prediction markets across the states where the app is live.
Monzeglio warns Cipriani-Enjoy deal could reduce casino competition in Punta del Este
A change in ownership could affect competition between private casino licence holders in Punta del Este.
Brazilian governors propose directing betting tax revenue to public security
The proposal could change how betting tax revenue is distributed between Brazil’s federal government and states.
TG Lab opens Santiago managed services centre with more than 60 staff
The new centre adds local operational capacity for TG Lab’s partners in Latin America.
Loto-Québec plans Saguenay gaming hall opening within 18 months
The project adds a planned gaming venue in Saguenay and supports Loto-Québec’s approach to limiting access to video lottery machines.
Aviatrix partners with PlugNPlay to distribute game in Brazil
The agreement gives operators using PlugNPlay access to Aviatrix without separate integrations.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission postpones Wynn qualifier hearing
The postponement changes the timing of a regulatory hearing concerning a qualifier at Encore Boston Harbor.