Gambling Commission survey puts Great Britain participation at 46%
The figures distinguish changes in overall gambling participation from activity among people who gamble beyond lottery tickets.
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New Hampshire Lottery reports mobile betting rises 18% to $63.3m
The reported increase gives lottery and betting stakeholders an April mobile-betting performance indicator for New Hampshire.
Texas lottery jackpot winner sues for $83.5m payout
The case puts the handling of a frozen lottery prize and scrutiny of courier-bought tickets before the courts.
Wyoming Gaming Commission warns against unlicensed online gambling
Operators and suppliers must account for the commission’s stated position that online casino and sweepstakes platforms are unlicensed in Wyoming.
Korea e-Sports Association seeks South Korean esports Toto betting proposal
A limited-fixture pilot remains contingent on legislative approval, leaving the esports betting proposal uncertain.
CDA MP Boswijk says Netherlands should not renew Unibet licence if it obstructs players
A non-renewal could affect Unibet’s continued access to the Dutch online gambling market.
CFTC acting chair Pham plans to leave when Senate confirms successor
The departures would leave the CFTC with one commissioner as it faces scrutiny over sports prediction markets.
KSA warns operators ahead of Netherlands sports sponsorship ban
Operators must end prohibited sports sponsorship activity before the ban takes effect on 1 July.
Wyoming Gaming Commission warns online casino and sweepstakes sites are illegal
Operators and users face a clear distinction between permitted online betting and prohibited casino and sweepstakes activity in Wyoming.
ANJ renews sports betting addiction-prevention campaign ahead of Roland Garros
The campaign highlights excessive sports betting risks and directs audiences to assessment and support information.
Source: ANJ (France)
US judge rejects DraftKings bid to accelerate MLB players’ lawsuit
The ruling leaves DraftKings facing continued litigation over the use of players’ identities in promotional materials.
Ohio representative proposes online casino bill with 28% tax and sweepstakes ban
The bill would set proposed market-entry, tax and sweepstakes rules for online casino operators in Ohio.
KSA prepares stricter oversight of Dutch gambling sponsorship ban
Operators and sports partners must end sponsorship arrangements covered by the ban from July 2025.
Maryland governor signs 20% tax rate for online sports betting
Online sportsbook operators in Maryland face a higher tax rate, while the law directs most sports betting tax revenue to education funding.
Greyhound Board challenges Welsh government’s racing ban in judicial review
The challenge could determine whether greyhound racing can continue in Wales under the government’s proposed prohibition.
Northern Ireland bill proposes wider scope for charity lotteries
The proposal could change the operating limits for charity lotteries and affect funding for existing good causes in Northern Ireland.
UAE regulator blocks illegal gambling sites as iGaming licensing remains uncertain
Operators and suppliers cannot treat the reported blocking campaign as confirmation that UAE iGaming licences will be issued.
Maryland raises mobile sports betting tax rate to 20%
Mobile sportsbook operators face a higher state tax rate, while the law changes how part of the revenue is allocated.
Kansas sports wagers rise 9% to $208.8m in April
The figure gives operators and investors a measure of Kansas sports betting activity and its online contribution.
Ghana Gaming Commission designates May as Mental Wellness Month
The campaign and webinar provide operators and players with information on gambling addiction and responsible gaming practices.
MGCB reports Michigan online casino receipts of $248.1m in April
The figures show the scale of Michigan’s regulated online casino market and the regulator’s parallel action against alleged illegal operators.
ACMA urges broadcasters to limit offshore gambling ads during live international sport
Broadcasters may need alternative feeds or ad-removal measures to meet ACMA’s expectations for sports coverage in Australia.
Pennsylvania residents sue DraftKings in federal class action
The case puts DraftKings’ promotional practices and safeguards for Pennsylvania customers at issue in court.
Conseil d’État to decide Berck-sur-Mer casino property dispute
The ruling could determine ownership of the casino building when the operating contract ends.
CFTC schedules May 29 call with tribal groups on prediction markets
The discussion will address tribal concerns about federal oversight of sports event contracts and its relationship to gaming authority.