Swedish finance ministry proposes wider ban on gambling with credit
Operators in Sweden could face new restrictions on credit-funded bets and credit-card payments if the bill passes.
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AGCO identifies legislative change and illegal cannabis as regulatory risks
The AGCO’s risk priorities include regulatory changes that may affect gambling oversight in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO outlines implementation and monitoring of its strategic plan
The monitoring framework will guide how the AGCO allocates resources and assesses progress on gambling regulation.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO sets 2025-2028 strategic priorities for Ontario regulation
The priorities set the direction for the AGCO’s gambling oversight over the next three years.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO sets out its mandate for gambling regulation in Ontario
The separation of regulatory and operating responsibilities defines the oversight framework for Ontario’s internet-gaming market.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO sets harm reduction and industry sustainability goals for 2025-2028
The goals signal the AGCO’s planned approach to risk reduction and regulatory requirements for Ontario gaming operators.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO sets priorities for its 2025-2028 strategic plan
The goals guide the AGCO’s regulatory priorities for gaming and other sectors in Ontario over the next three years.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Swedish government proposes wider ban on gambling with credit
The proposal could require Swedish operators and agents to restrict credit-funded bets and block credit-card gambling payments.
Bulgaria proposes online gambling time and loss limits
Operators would need to implement age-based session controls, loss limits and exclusion procedures if the proposals are adopted.
Brazilian Senate betting inquiry rejects final report by four votes to three
The rejection leaves the inquiry’s proposed indictments and betting-law proposals without committee approval.
Nevada Gaming Control Board recommends Wynn COO Brian Gullbrants for suitability approval
The recommendation is a step in the Nevada suitability process for a senior Wynn executive.
NSW Auditor-General flags gaming-machine harm targets and oversight gaps
The recommendations could lead to closer licence-condition reviews and changes to machine forfeiture rules for NSW venues.
Russian lawmakers propose bookmaker tax for gambling-harm programmes
If enacted, the proposal would add a bookmaker levy and raise potential penalties for illegal online gambling promotion.
CFTC chair nominee Quintenz signals support for broader event-contract markets
Quintenz’s views may shape future federal-state debates over sports event contracts and tribal participation.
Illinois Lottery sales fall 5% to $308.2 million in April
The reported decline gives operators and lottery stakeholders an indicator of Illinois sales performance.
New York commercial casinos raise May revenue 10% to $63 million
The figures provide operators and investors with a measure of commercial casino performance in New York.
CEASE urges New Jersey governor candidates to support casino smoking ban
The candidates’ positions could affect whether Atlantic City casinos retain an exemption from indoor smoking restrictions.
Kenya betting board consults influencers on responsible gambling guidelines
The planned guidelines could shape how betting companies use influencers to promote their services in Kenya.
Oregon Lottery reports May sports handle up 6% to $80.6 million
The handle figure offers operators and stakeholders a measure of sports wagering activity in Oregon.
Brazilian officials back proposed increase in betting tax from 12% to 18%
The proposal would raise betting operators’ tax rate if included in the measure and approved by Congress.
Brazilian government raises online betting levy to 18% in provisional measure
Operators face a higher tax rate from 1 October if the provisional measure receives legislative approval.
GGL outlines German online gambling regulation at IAGA summit in Berlin
The GGL's account of channelisation and player protection signals how supervisors may assess sports-betting market attractiveness.
Source: GGL (Germany)
KSA rejects request for Hacksaw and Pragmatic Play slot RTP records
The decision confirms the KSA has no specific slot RTP records to disclose for the named providers.
KSA documents detail pre-legalisation approach to online casinos
The documents describe how the KSA’s former enforcement policy could affect operators’ expectations about regulatory action.
KSA says Herkenbosch pinball venue needed an operating permit
The KSA’s position means operators of pinball venues in the Netherlands need an operating permit.