The DC Lottery says District of Columbia law requires a licence for charitable gaming events, with the Office of Lottery and Gaming acting as licensing agent. Non-profits must obtain a licence, use a licensed supplier for equipment and supplies, and submit applications at least 30 days before an event to avoid automatic denial.
District charities must secure licences, use licensed suppliers and apply at least 30 days before events.
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Greece’s Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) says gambling may be offered only under the applicable rules by providers holding its licence. The commission states that it maintains a blacklist of unlicensed sites accessible from Greece; listing can trigger website blocking and the interruption of related financial transactions.
Kenya’s Gambling Regulatory Authority has introduced licensing, advertising and foreign-operator regulations for 2026, according to the report. The rules set capital and fee requirements, require a 6% levy on advertising budgets and restrict endorsements and advertising placements. Foreign-based operators face separate licensing fees, a KES 100m minimum paid-up capital requirement and a KES 200m security bond or bank guarantee.
The Curaçao Gaming Authority says supplier licensing and registration rules will take full effect on 24 December, ending a two-year transition under the National Ordinance on Games of Chance. Domestic suppliers of essential services must hold a CGA licence, while foreign suppliers providing critical inputs must register; local suppliers without licences are urged to apply by 1 September.
Germany's GGL published guidance on which forms of gambling can be licensed under the 2021 state gambling treaty, covering online lotteries, sports and horse betting, online casino games, virtual slots and online poker. The authority said operating or brokering public gambling without a permit is prohibited and may be punishable.
The Anjouan Gaming Authority says its Regulatory Principles Charter guides licensing, supervision and enforcement decisions. It lists transparency, proportionality, consistency and accountability among its principles, and says the Anjouan Offshore Financial Authority oversees its regulatory conduct.