Maryland commission reviews casino transaction and gaming items
The transaction agenda item could affect ownership of two gaming businesses if approved.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
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Swedish government accepts audit findings on Spelinspektionen oversight
The government’s response and planned law review could affect oversight of licensed and unlicensed gambling in Sweden.
Struycken says unlicensed online gambling before Dutch law was unacceptable
Operators’ pre-licence conduct and the limits of the statutory duty of care are central to Unibet’s player dispute.
Groningen court orders Betsson to repay Dutch gambler €119,634
The ruling concerns Betsson's liability for historical gambling losses and its arguments on jurisdiction and applicable law.
Kansspelautoriteit records 13 match-fixing reports from licensed sites in 2024
The reports and warnings give Dutch licensees specific indicators of the regulator's match-fixing concerns.
New Jersey lawmakers propose 30% tax on online gambling revenue
The proposed rates could change the tax burden for online casino and sportsbook operators in New Jersey.
Florida lawmakers propose expanding gambling ban to internet casino and sports betting
Operators offering online casino or sports betting in Florida could face expanded legal restrictions if the bills pass.
UK government sets statutory levy and online slots stake-limit dates
Operators face a new levy payment date and two implementation dates for online slots stake limits.
Thailand cabinet reconsiders casino bill by 4 March
The cabinet’s next review will determine the draft’s progression towards a framework for casinos and online gambling in Thailand.
Belgian Gaming Commission sets eGames V2.3 requirements for online operators
Online operators must adapt registration services before V2.1 is withdrawn on 1 January 2026.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Belgian Gaming Commission sets eGames V2.3 rollout for 1 May
Online operators must prepare to adopt V2.3 before the existing service version is withdrawn.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Hong Kong proposes exploring regulated basketball betting
A proposal could create a regulated basketball betting market while raising concerns about youth gambling exposure.
Atlantic Lottery chief says illegal operators divert $200 million annually
The claimed losses and coalition court action bear on provincial lotteries’ efforts to address illegal online gambling.
Mississippi House committee approves proposed 16% casino tax rate
The proposed rate increase could raise tax costs for Mississippi casino operators.
Texas representative files sports betting constitutional amendment
Operators and suppliers would need to track whether the proposal advances and what betting formats it covers.
BCLC warns of online casino scams impersonating British Columbia casinos
The warning alerts operators and consumers to scams misusing casino identities and directs players to the province’s legal online platform.
Dina Titus urges CFTC to reject nationwide sports prediction markets
Titus’s objections highlight potential conflicts between nationwide prediction markets, state oversight, consumer protections and tax revenues.
Spain's drugs delegate says gambling-related problems have declined
Villalbí's comments may inform parliamentary debate on gambling prevention and the treatment of public and private gambling.
Joanne Benson proposes ending Maryland online sports betting in 2026
If enacted, the proposal would end online sports betting in Maryland while leaving retail sportsbooks operating.
Romania’s Court of Accounts reports ONJN oversight failures
Operators face potential scrutiny as the audit calls for checks on unpaid fees and online gambling oversight.
South Dakota casinos report $110.8m January handle, down 1.5%
The figures give operators and investors a view of January casino and retail sports-betting activity in South Dakota.
Florida non-tribal casinos report $59.7m January slot revenue
The reported revenue offers operators and investors a state-level measure of non-tribal casino slot performance.
Maryland senator proposes ending online sports betting by 2026
If enacted, the bill would end online sports betting in Maryland while allowing retail sportsbooks to continue.
Texas Lottery Commission proposes ban on lottery courier services
Texas retailers could risk losing their lottery sales licences if they work with courier services under the proposal.
MGA sets 2025 risk-based supervision priorities for online gambling
Operators may face risk-based scrutiny, external compliance audits and reviews of operational resilience and information management.