Dutch gambling rules extend untargeted advertising ban to sports sponsorship
Online operators and their sports partners must account for the expanded ban on public-facing sponsorship from 1 July.
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MGC report finds limited public-safety impact near Plainridge Park Casino
The findings inform regulators and casino operators about reported community safety patterns and areas requiring further analysis.
MGC schedules agenda on wagering providers, advertising and Caesars for 1 July meeting
Operators and suppliers may be affected by proposed wagering-provider approvals, advertising rules and enforcement action on the agenda.
Brazil government proposes betting tax increase to 18% of GGR
A higher tax rate could change licensed operators’ forecasts and costs in Brazil.
UK government plans voluntary code for prize-draw operators
Prize-draw operators may face new player-protection expectations without a licensing requirement.
Senator Irajá says Brazil gambling bill could raise R$20bn
The projected tax revenue and licensing framework could affect operators seeking to enter Brazil’s proposed casino, bingo and jogo do bicho markets.
Thailand’s Pheu Thai delays entertainment complex bill amid opposition
The delay postpones a proposed framework for casino resorts and related licensing in Thailand.
Curaçao regulator staffing and licensing process remain incomplete
Operators need the regulator’s completed staffing and licensing processes to understand how Curaçao’s new gambling law will be administered.
Alliance for Gambling Reform estimates gambling harm cost Victoria AUD14bn
The estimates quantify gambling-related costs for Victoria’s government and the state’s gambling sector.
Nevada Gaming Control Board reports 3.9% Las Vegas Strip revenue decline in May
The figures show differing May revenue trends across Nevada casino markets.
Arizona Lottery caps Fast Play purchases at $50,000 per 24 hours
Lottery retailers and players face a defined purchase limit, while the Lottery gains authority to deny related prize claims.
California attorney general expected to issue opinion on fantasy sports legality
The opinion could determine whether fantasy sports operators can continue serving California players.
Thai government postpones casino legalisation bill ahead of parliamentary reading
The delay leaves the proposed framework for casino operations without the planned parliamentary consideration on 9 July.
Ontario sports betting and iGaming wagers reach C$8.07bn in May
The reported wager total gives operators and investors a headline measure of activity in Ontario’s online gambling market.
Thailand’s casino legislation faces uncertainty amid political shifts
Operators and suppliers considering Thailand face uncertainty over whether the proposed casino legislation will advance.
Thai casino bill faces uncertainty as political support shifts
The bill’s uncertain political prospects affect operators and investors assessing a possible Thai casino market.
Jdigital and Flutter executives call for action against Spain’s illegal online gambling market
The speakers’ proposals concern operators’ regulatory obligations and competition from unlicensed online gambling.
Madrid official discusses bingo tax contribution and planned register rules consultation
The planned consultation could inform changes to Madrid’s rules on registers of people barred from gambling venues.
DGOJ presents player-risk detection model at ANJ conference in Paris
The presentation outlines a risk-detection approach that may inform gambling-harm protections and regulatory practice.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
GGL reports 2024 activity, estimates illegal online gambling share at about 25%
The GGL's estimate that a quarter of Germany's online gambling market is illegal signals sustained enforcement risk for licensed operators and their suppliers.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Canadian gaming industry calls for overhaul of anti-money laundering rules
The proposed review of AML standards could affect compliance expectations for online and land-based gaming operators in Canada.
ANJ urges strict controls in any French online casino regulation
Any future online casino rules could shape market access and operator requirements in France.
Thai parliament postpones first reading of entertainment complex bill
The delay leaves operators and investors without a timetable for proposed integrated resorts in Thailand.
GRAI signs cooperation agreement with Gibraltar gambling regulator
The agreement supports regulatory cooperation as Ireland prepares to begin gambling licensing.
FanDuel adds group-betting void clause after $2.2m parlay loss
The revised terms give FanDuel grounds to void coordinated bets and act against accounts it suspects are used commercially.