North Carolina prepares problem-gambling services for online betting launch
The preparations affect treatment capacity and responsible-gambling education as online sports betting launches in North Carolina.
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GGL cites survey finding 2.4% of German adults affected by gambling disorders
The survey provides regulators with evidence relevant to evaluating Germany’s gambling treaty and player-protection measures.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Colorado sportsbooks report record January gross revenue of $53.5 million
The figures give Colorado operators and investors a measure of betting revenue, wager volume and taxable receipts.
Maryland lawmakers question bill mandating sports betting content audits
The proposed audits could add costs for Maryland operators, while lawmakers question the bill’s scope and potential competitive effects.
European Parliament approves digital identity regulation backed by EGBA
Operators can decide whether to integrate the voluntary digital identity tool into their know-your-customer processes.
DGOJ convenes Spain's sports betting manipulation and fraud commission
Operators and authorities discussed a shared tool for identifying betting-market anomalies relevant to investigations.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Minnesota Senate committee advances sports betting bill to tax committee
The bill's unresolved treatment of racetracks and wagering rules could affect prospective operators and tribal gaming interests.
Good Law Project files Charity Commission complaint against GambleAware
The complaint could prompt a charity-law investigation into GambleAware, which is due to take a different role in gambling-harm services.
Belgium raises legal gambling age to 21 from September
Operators must prepare for new age, advertising and licence-combination requirements in Belgium.
GGL appoints expert group to oversee German online gambling safeguards study
The study may inform how authorities assess online gambling player-protection requirements.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Maryland casinos generate $159.2m in February gaming revenue
The figures show operators’ monthly revenue and the state contributions tied to Maryland casino gaming.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Oregon Lottery promotes problem gambling support during March awareness month
The outreach directs Oregon players to support services and reports recent demand for assistance.
Source: Oregon Lottery (OR)
Maryland Lottery and Gaming bans college player prop bets from 1 March
Sportsbooks must remove these college player markets in Maryland while settling qualifying earlier wagers.
Georgia House bill to regulate daily fantasy sports fails to advance
The bill’s failure means its proposed DFS regulation and operator tax did not advance to the Senate.
Wyoming Gaming Commission proposes final amended sports betting rules
Operators and suppliers would face revised licensing categories and longer application reviews.
Bureau of Indian Affairs draft rules condition off-reservation wagers on state law
The proposal makes state-law compliance central to tribes’ ability to take wagers from outside Indian lands.
Arkansas Racing Commission reports January sports betting revenue near $5.9m
The figures give operators and investors a measure of Arkansas wagering activity and tax contributions.
Alabama Senate bill lacks support for gambling expansion
Operators and suppliers face uncertainty over whether Alabama will authorise sports betting, casinos and a lottery in one bill.
Delaware Lottery reports $17.1 million sports betting handle in January
The figures show the market’s first reported January results after BetRivers began full mobile operations.
Mpumalanga regulator holds illegal gambling awareness campaign in Mhluzi
The campaign informs residents about illegal gambling and channels reports of suspected activity to authorities.
Source: Mpumalanga Economic Regulator
Arizona sportsbooks report record $67.7m December revenue
Arizona’s reported revenue and handle figures give operators and investors a measure of the state market’s performance.
Georgia Senate committee advances casino and sports betting amendment
The proposal could reshape Georgia’s gambling market, but it still requires legislative, gubernatorial and voter approval.
Nwogu says Nigeria's House motion does not seek sports betting ban
The clarification distinguishes the motion's regulatory and player-protection aims from a proposed nationwide betting ban.
Yield Sec research puts illegal share of US Super Bowl bets at two-thirds
The estimates highlight illegal wagering and uncertainty about app legality as challenges for regulated sportsbooks.
Ohio Casino Control Commission bars player-specific college prop bets
Ohio sportsbooks must remove the affected markets and void existing wagers by the stated deadline.