ANJ mediator reports 1,541 gambling disputes in 2024
The recommendations give operators guidance on account closures, withdrawals and the handling of gambling disputes.
Source: ANJ (France)
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Brazilian banks alert customers before betting transfers without blocking payments
The alerts shape how customers encounter betting payments while leaving transactions available to proceed.
Arkansas federal judge weighs Cherokee Nation casino licence dispute
The ruling will determine whether the Cherokee Nation can pursue its Pope County casino concession.
Louisiana Supreme Court voids law authorising historical horse racing machines
The ruling invalidates the law underpinning historical horse racing machines at Louisiana off-track betting facilities.
California lawsuit alleges Stake.us operates illegal gambling website
The case could determine whether Stake.us can continue offering its sweepstakes casino model to California residents.
Sweepstakes operators leave New York as bill to ban sites advances
The proposed ban and reported exits affect sweepstakes operators’ access to the New York market.
New York Senate passes bill to create Problem Gambling Advisory Council
If enacted, the council would create a state body to coordinate gambling-harm prevention and treatment efforts.
Brazil’s SPA proposes national betting system with states and federal district
The proposal could establish shared national standards for betting regulation, responsible gambling and integrity controls.
Florida Gaming Control Commission reports $58.4m in casino slot revenue
The figures provide operators and investors with a regulator-reported measure of Florida non-tribal casino slot performance.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejects blanket skill-gaming basis for VGT licence denials
The ruling changes how Pennsylvania regulators must assess VGT applications from businesses involved in skill gaming.
Navarra approves gambling inspection and control plan for 2024–2027
Operators in Navarra face planned scrutiny of venue controls, advertising compliance and age verification through 2027.
Basque Parliament rejects gaming law change but maintains ban on new venues
The licensing amendment prevents new venues until the existing number falls below the set ceiling, constraining expansion.
QMRA warns Finland against proposed gambling affiliate marketing ban
The proposal could reshape how affiliates operate in Finland’s planned regulated online gambling market.
Struycken proposes phased approach to Dutch gambling age increase
A phased approach could affect which age groups may legally access certain gambling products in the Netherlands.
KSA warns Lucky 7 Casino over customer access and self-exclusion
The warning signals that Dutch licensees must keep customer support accessible in Dutch and enforce self-exclusion controls.
KSA warns Noord Zuid Alliantie over customer service failures
Dutch operators must maintain accessible Dutch-language support and effective self-exclusion, with repeat failures risking enforcement action.
Thailand’s cabinet approves draft casino law with local asset threshold
Operators considering Thailand must track the bill’s proposed entry conditions and its remaining approval stages.
Thailand retains proposed $1.5 million casino entry condition for locals
The proposed wealth threshold could restrict local access to future casinos and affect plans for Thailand’s entertainment complexes.
Oklahoma Senate advances SB 585 sports betting proposal
Operators and tribes face uncertainty over a proposal that would shape online sports betting control in Oklahoma.
Alberta proposes framework to admit more iGaming operators
The proposed framework could change how operators enter Alberta’s online gambling market.
Alberta proposes framework for private online gambling market
Private operators may enter Alberta if the proposed legislation and subsequent licensing framework take effect.
Thailand’s proposed casino bill could affect Chinese tourism, commentary says
The proposal’s potential effect on Chinese visitor flows is relevant to investors and operators assessing Thailand’s casino plans.
Arkansas governor signs bill ending greyhound racing and simulcast betting
The phased restriction affects operators offering bets on out-of-state and international greyhound races to Arkansas residents.
Kenya’s BCLB orders crash-game compliance submissions within 14 days
Operators must document game fairness, providers and platform integration or risk suspension of the games.
Coljuegos proposes new limits on gaming machines in Colombia
Operators would need to comply with proposed machine caps, location requirements and prize limits if the rules are adopted.