UKGC says new survey questions will examine wider gambling harms
The survey’s broader measures could inform regulatory assessment of gambling-related impacts and consumer protection.
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National Gambling Board adviser calls for technology regulation in Africa
Operators may face stronger expectations to use technology to support player protection and fair gambling.
New York reports $19.6bn mobile sports betting handle for 2023/24
The fiscal-year and March figures let operators and investors assess New York’s mobile betting scale and recent revenue movement.
Germany records 5,281 illegal gambling offences in 2023
The recorded offence increase may inform enforcement monitoring, but the statistics do not establish its causes.
Indiana reports $500.8 million sports betting handle for March
The commission’s figures show Indiana wagering, operator revenue and state tax, with different leaders in revenue and handle.
New York reports $42.1 million mobile sports betting revenue for week
The weekly figures detail revenue, wagering and estimated tax receipts across New York’s mobile sportsbook market.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission lists active table-game rules
Operators must use only table games authorised and listed by the commission.
Panama highlights anti-money-laundering efforts at compliance forum
Updated rules and supervisory tools shape compliance expectations for regulated businesses in Panama.
Thailand cabinet backs report on casino regulation
The report-backed step advances discussion of a potential regulated casino market, while approval and timing remain unresolved.
Maryland sports betting generates $4.85 million for state in March
The lower year-on-year state contribution highlights how wagering outcomes affect Maryland’s public revenue.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Illinois Gaming Board reports $1.07bn sports betting handle for February
The proposed tax increase could change operators’ tax costs in Illinois.
AGCO and iGaming Ontario study finds 86.4% wagered on regulated sites
The figures indicate the extent of regulated and unregulated online wagering in Ontario.
New Jersey casino workers sue over indoor smoking exemption
The case could affect whether New Jersey casinos may continue to allow indoor smoking.
German state data show illegal gambling cases rose in Baden-Württemberg and NRW
The reported figures provide regulators and operators with state-level evidence on illegal land-based gambling activity.
Spelinspektionen faces scrutiny over Twitch promotions of unlicensed casinos
Possible regulatory action could affect how gambling-related content is promoted to Swedish audiences on Twitch.
ANJ reviews operators’ 2024 anti-fraud and anti-money-laundering plans
Operators can use the ANJ’s findings to strengthen measures against fraud, money laundering and terrorist financing.
Source: ANJ (France)
ANJ rejects three operators’ player-protection plans in France
Rejected plans signal that the ANJ expects stronger action to prevent excessive play and underage gambling.
Source: ANJ (France)
New York gaming commission reports $1.85bn March sports betting handle
The fiscal accounting treatment shifts a week of wagers into April, changing reported monthly handle and revenue figures.
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission reports $272.4m March handle
The figures give operators and regulators a measure of Iowa’s monthly betting activity and tax receipts.
Ghana Gaming Commission official calls for AML cooperation
Operators and regulators are being urged to coordinate on policies addressing financial crime risks in gambling.
Interview examines estimates of Germany’s illegal gambling market
Operators and regulators face sharply differing estimates of illegal land-based and online gambling activity in Germany.
Colorado reports $537 million in February sports betting handle
The figures show operators' February betting volume, gross revenue and tax contribution in Colorado.
Indian gaming regulation and tax cases await further decisions
The tax challenge and pending regulatory decisions affect online gaming companies operating in India.
Maryland Lottery reports casinos’ $178.1m March revenue
Casino revenue and state contributions indicate the economic and fiscal performance of Maryland’s six casinos.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
DGOJ opens €950,620 research grants for gambling-related harm
The call offers researchers funding for studies on gambling-related harm and prevention.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)