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.
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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.
Pennsylvania casinos challenge gaming tax treatment of unlicensed machines
The petition could affect how Pennsylvania taxes licensed casinos relative to operators of unlicensed gaming machines.
Cherokee Nation Entertainment challenges Arkansas casino ballot measure
The court challenge could determine whether the Pope County casino licence remains in place or is revoked by voters.
DraftKings plans surcharge on net winnings in four US states
The proposed charge could change customer payouts and operators’ approach to passing gaming taxes on to bettors.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission plans further discussion on betting limits
The discussion could inform rules on operator-imposed betting limits and the information bettors receive about them.
Virginia Lottery reports $45.5m in June sports betting revenue
The figures show the scale of Virginia operators’ monthly wagering, revenue and tax obligations.
UKGC reports online gambling GGY rises 12% to £1.46bn in Q1
Operators can track Britain’s online gambling performance while accounting for possible shifts in vertical classifications.
Belgium publishes age-verification rules for class III gaming venues
The publication concerns age checks at class III gaming establishments in Belgium.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Belgian Gaming Commission requires age checks before class III machines activate
Class III operators must ensure machine software verifies a player’s age before enabling play.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Ohio reports $51.3 million in sports betting revenue for June
The figures show operators’ June revenue and wagering volumes in Ohio, alongside tax receipts for the state.
GeoComply data records 4.5 million online betting attempts in Nebraska
Lawmakers can weigh reported betting attempts against the fact that Nebraska has not legalised online sports betting.
Nevada reports $29.8 million in sports betting revenue for June
The figures indicate Nevada operators’ June wagering and revenue performance and the state’s resulting tax receipts.