Botswana Gambling Authority chief calls for regional rules and mobile licence revival
Operators may need to meet revived mobile-licensing requirements and pay a revenue-based levy in Botswana.
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Ghana’s NPP says Bawumia plans to abolish 10% betting VAT
The proposal could change the tax applied to betting, games and lottery winnings in Ghana.
North Carolina lottery commission reports $42.2m in July sports betting revenue
The figures give operators and regulators a measure of North Carolina wagering, revenue and tax receipts.
Missouri secretary approves sports betting measure for November ballot
A majority vote could establish a licensed sports betting market and a 10% revenue tax in Missouri.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming revises DraftKings’ FY2024 bets-by-sport figures
The revision clarifies reported wagering categories while leaving DraftKings’ taxable revenue and state contribution unchanged.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Indiana sportsbooks report $29 million in July revenue on 11.1% hold
The figures show operators’ July revenue and wagering volume in Indiana, informing market and tax assessments.
Maryland sportsbooks record $43.8 million in July gross revenue
The reported hold, wagering mix and revenue provide operators and regulators with current Maryland market performance measures.
D.C. attorney general seeks documents from Intralot in reported inquiry
The document request could affect Intralot’s District work, but the inquiry’s scope and subject remain unclear.
New York Gaming Commission reports $140.9 million in July sports betting revenue
The figures give operators and investors a regulator-reported measure of New York betting activity and tax receipts.
Rwanda Development Board suspends new gaming licences and renewals
Applicants and existing licence holders must wait for policy approval before applying for or renewing licences.
Maryland sports wagering generates $6.25m for state in July 2024
The figures show operators’ July tax contributions and the market’s mobile and retail wagering totals.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Illinois Gaming Board reports $94.6m June sports betting revenue
The reported adjustment and new progressive tax rates affect sportsbook revenue comparisons and operators’ tax exposure in Illinois.
Austria’s Supreme Court allows illegal gambling operators to reclaim player winnings
The ruling gives illegal operators a route to pursue players for paid-out winnings in Austria.
Nevada Gaming Control Board recommends sportsbook past-posting rule
If approved, the proposal would let Nevada sportsbooks cancel past-posted wagers without prior approval from the Board chair.
Bet365 records $15.5m Kentucky mobile handle in June
The figures give operators and investors a view of bet365’s wagering, gross revenue and hold in Kentucky.
Kenya’s BCLB cites funding and staffing constraints in illegal-gambling oversight
Operators and regulators face potential policy and enforcement changes as the board identifies resource and legal gaps in oversight.
Norwegian regulator joins debate on gaming and gambling risks for children
The debate addresses children’s exposure to gambling-like features in games and which authorities should oversee the issue.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Utah representative plans to revive state lottery amendment in 2025
The proposal could create a lottery market in eligible Utah counties if lawmakers and voters approve it.
Spillemyndigheden reports DKK303m June online casino GGR
The figures give operators and investors an official view of June revenue across Denmark’s regulated gambling sectors.
FanDuel records US$23.2m handle in Washington DC in June
The figures show FanDuel’s substantial share of District wagering and its tax contribution under the lottery sportsbook arrangement.
Eight US Democrats urge CFTC to approve proposed election-betting ban
The lawmakers’ request adds pressure on the CFTC as it considers rules that could bar election contracts offered by prediction markets.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming reports casinos generate $169.8m in July
The monthly figures show operators and regulators how Maryland casino revenue and public contributions changed year on year.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Tribal gaming figures assess possible effects of Chevron ruling
The ruling may affect how tribes and regulators defend or challenge federal rules relevant to tribal gaming.
New York sportsbooks report $34.3m in weekly revenue on $271.7m handle
The figures show the weekly revenue and tax yield from New York’s mobile sports betting market.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission revisits limits on successful bettors
The discussion could inform future rules on operators’ limits for sports bettors.