Queensland OLGR warns gambling poker outside casinos may be unlawful
Licensed venues face potential OLGR action if they allow unlawful betting on poker games.
Source: OLGR Queensland
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Queensland OLGR lists licence categories for gaming employees
The listed categories help Queensland gaming employers identify which roles require individual licences and training.
Source: OLGR Queensland
Queensland OLGR outlines employee licensing requirements for gaming roles
The guidance sets licensing and training requirements for staff working in Queensland gaming roles.
Source: OLGR Queensland
Queensland OLGR clarifies supervision rules for gaming machines
Queensland gaming licensees must ensure their venue layouts and staffing meet the regulator’s continuous-supervision requirements.
Source: OLGR Queensland
Queensland OLGR sets plan requirements for gaming licence applications
Applicants must submit the specified plans when seeking a gaming machine licence or changing machine numbers or gaming areas.
Source: OLGR Queensland
Queensland requires community comment on significant gaming applications
Applicants and regulators must gather and address community views during specified gaming application processes.
Source: OLGR Queensland
Queensland sets criteria for clubs seeking additional licensed premises
Clubs must address member interests and the public interest when seeking approval for additional premises.
Source: OLGR Queensland
Queensland sets time limits for revoking gambling exclusions
Providers must apply distinct eligibility periods, decision deadlines and effective dates when handling exclusion revocations.
Source: OLGR Queensland
Queensland requires clubs to transfer gaming entitlements after licence surrender
Licensees face different disposal requirements and deadlines depending on whether they operate a hotel or club.
Source: OLGR Queensland
Queensland sets rules for club gaming machine entitlements and sales
Clubs need an entitlement for each approved machine and must follow the applicable transfer or sale process.
Source: OLGR Queensland
Queensland requires gaming machines to be sold or destroyed after licence changes
Queensland licensees must arrange compliant disposal within the stated period or apply for storage.
Source: OLGR Queensland
Queensland Commissioner decides gaming machine licence applications
Hotels and clubs must meet application and community-impact requirements before operating approved machines.
Source: OLGR Queensland
Queensland requires 28-day advertising for significant gaming licence applications
Applicants must plan for public notice and comments as part of qualifying licence applications.
Source: OLGR Queensland
Queensland OLGR oversees gaming machine licensing and reallocation scheme
The licensing and reallocation framework determines how hotels and clubs can operate gaming machines in Queensland.
Source: OLGR Queensland
Queensland OLGR sets minimum compliance standards for gaming machine licensees
Licensees must maintain compliant programmes and signage to meet Queensland gaming obligations.
Source: OLGR Queensland
Queensland OLGR requires community input on significant gaming machine applications
Applicants and affected community members must account for public comment in the licensing process.
Source: OLGR Queensland
US tribal leaders prepare to discuss prediction-market contracts with CFTC
The discussion could affect tribal gaming exclusivity agreements and the regulation of sports event contracts.
Tennessee sports betting handle reaches $463.6m in April
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Curaçao appeal court dismisses defamation claims over gambling sub-licensing remarks
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Rhode Island Lottery considers four to six sports betting licences
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BNDES president proposes higher taxes on betting platforms to offset IOF increase
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Spelinspektionen reports Sweden gambling revenue of SEK6.61bn in Q1
Operators can compare segment performance with the regulator’s latest market figures and monitor growth in self-exclusion registrations.
India’s Supreme Court agrees to hear petition seeking betting-app restrictions
The petition could put national rules for betting apps and online gaming before India’s top court.
Chile’s 25 casinos record CLP145.18bn revenue in Q1 2025
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