South Africa reports £2.58bn gaming revenue for 2023-24
Sports betting accounted for most of South Africa’s reported gaming revenue, while land-based casino revenue barely increased.
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Flutter CEO urges Labour to streamline UK gambling regulation
Operators face uncertainty over regulatory delays and potential tax changes in the UK market.
Australia's High Court orders SkyCity to pay A$13.1m in casino duty
SkyCity faces additional casino duty, while the amount of interest remains for a South Australian judge to determine.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission links to September betting records report
The linked report concerns Massachusetts sports-wagering activity, but the page provides no underlying figures.
Belgian Gaming Commission publishes technical protocols for gaming machines
The category-specific protocols give developers and laboratories technical guidance for gaming machines in Belgium.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
JPMorgan analysts criticise proposed UK gambling tax increases
The proposals could affect UK operators’ tax exposure and competition with unregulated gambling markets.
South Africa records ZAR59.3bn gambling revenue in 2023-24
The figures give operators and regulators a market-wide view of revenue, wagers and the contribution of online betting.
KRA plans system to track cryptocurrency transactions by December 2024
Crypto exchanges and marketplaces may need to connect with KRA’s planned system for recording transaction details and supporting tax collection.
G2E panellists warn more US states may raise sports betting taxes
Potential tax increases could change operators’ costs and competitive conditions across US markets.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission reports September casino and wagering revenue
The figures show monthly revenue across Massachusetts casino and licensed sports wagering operations.
Arkansas Supreme Court rejects signature challenge to casino ballot measure
The ballot measure could revoke the Pope County casino licence awarded to Cherokee Nation Entertainment.
Jefferies analyst calls reported UK gambling tax proposals unrealistic
The reported tax scenarios could affect operator margins and inform investors’ assessment of UK gambling companies.
Iowa casinos report $131 million in September revenue as betting handle rises
The figures show contrasting year-on-year trends in Iowa casino revenue and sports betting activity.
Indiana Gaming Commission reports September sports betting handle above $483m
The figures show operators’ sports betting performance and the combined tax contribution in Indiana.
Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery reports August handle above $11.31m
The monthly figures give operators and regulators a measure of betting activity and revenue in Vermont.
Betting and Gaming Council opposes UK gambling tax proposals
The proposals could change tax costs for UK gambling businesses and their exposure to competition from illegal operators.
Treasury considers gambling tax changes as think tank proposes £2.9bn revenue
A proposed rise in remote gaming duty could substantially increase tax costs for UK online casino operators.
GGL wins court backing for broader payment blocking against illegal gambling
The ruling gives the GGL court-backed scope to restrict payment services linked to unauthorised gambling offers not yet identified.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Eleventh Circuit revives Muscogee lawsuit over Alabama casino site
The ruling returns the casino-site dispute to the trial court for further analysis of the Poarch officials’ immunity.
Missouri Gaming Commission reports $150m casino revenue in September
The reported revenue and tax allocation provide operators and investors with a measure of Missouri casino performance.
G2E panel debates whether sweepstakes sites constitute gambling
Operators and suppliers face differing views on how gambling rules apply to sweepstakes and social-gaming models.
US gaming panel calls for coordinated action against illegal gambling market
Operators and regulators face enforcement and consumer-protection concerns linked to illegal gambling activity.
Texas gaming advocates outline hurdles to legalisation in 2025
Operators and suppliers weighing Texas market entry face legislative and referendum requirements before gaming could be authorised.
Maryland sports wagering generates $9.38m in state contributions in September
The figures show the state’s sports wagering contribution and market activity for September.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Belgium’s Council of State bars virtual betting under F1+ licences
F1+ operators cannot offer virtual bets, and the commission plans checks and enforcement.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)