Maryland delegate proposes campus geofence for sports betting
If enacted, the proposal would require legal betting apps to block wagering from Maryland college campuses.
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Nigeria's House calls for gambling education campaign and public hearing
The motion calls for a public hearing and nationwide education campaign, with a report due within four weeks.
GGL urges German justice ministry to reconsider planned gambling-law reform
The proposal could remove a criminal-law tool the GGL says it uses to pursue suspected illegal gambling.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Washington, DC reports $16m sports betting handle for January
Operators’ reported handle and revenue offer a measure of market performance as the Council considers changes to mobile betting.
Kentucky reports $546.6m in sports wagers across November and December
The figures help Kentucky operators and the state assess betting revenue and tax receipts at year-end.
Illinois governor proposes 35% sports betting tax in FY2025 budget
Operators in Illinois could face a higher state tax on sports betting revenue if lawmakers enact the proposal.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming lists casino and sports wagering agenda
The agenda identifies operators and regulatory matters due for commission consideration, including consent agreements and licence actions.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
New York generates 37% of US sports betting tax revenue in Q3 2023
New York’s substantial share of reported sports betting taxes underscores its contribution to nationwide receipts.
FanDuel tops $1bn in Pennsylvania sports betting revenue
FanDuel's results provide operators with a measure of its revenue and wagering scale in Pennsylvania.
Michigan Gaming Control Board reports $601.6m January sports betting handle
The figures show the scale and monthly performance of Michigan’s sports betting market for operators and regulators.
Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke attends Ontario court hearing over iGaming framework
The case challenges the legal basis of Ontario’s online gambling framework and could affect its operating arrangements.
Source: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
Wyoming Gaming Commission reports record $2.7m January sports betting revenue
The record revenue and operator figures provide a measure of market performance and tax receipts in Wyoming.
Mississippi Gaming Commission reports $6.6m January sports betting revenue
The figures show revenue and betting trends in a state where mobile sports wagering remains unavailable.
Belgium sets 2024 contributions for holders of gambling licences
The decree establishes 2024 contribution obligations for holders of the listed Belgian gambling licences.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Belgium publishes 2024 gambling commission contribution decree
Affected licence holders must pay contributions for the Gambling Commission’s 2024 costs.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
DGOJ signs betting-integrity information agreement with Spanish tennis federation
The agreement gives the federation a channel to alert the DGOJ to potentially fraudulent betting activity.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Belgian Gaming Commission explains player-account separation under 2024 law
Operators must account for separate player accounts and game access across supplementary licence classes.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Belgian Gaming Commission explains account separation rules under February law
Operators need to adjust account registration and conversion processes to separate gambling accounts across licence classes.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
New Jersey sportsbooks report $170.8m January revenue as handle reaches $1.72bn
The record handle and revenue figures give operators and investors a measure of New Jersey’s January betting market.
Results
BetMGM records $9.6m weekly loss in New York during Super Bowl week
The result shows how a single week’s payouts can materially affect operator revenue in New York.
Louisiana sportsbooks post $52.7m January revenue as handle rises to $346.3m
Promotional spending affects the adjusted revenue on which Louisiana taxes sports betting operators.
Connecticut sportsbooks report record $24.9m January revenue
The figures show the scale of Connecticut’s sports betting market and its tax contribution for January.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission reports $72.7m sports betting revenue in January
The figures show operators’ results and the tax revenue generated by Massachusetts sports betting in January.
Alabama House passes gambling package and voter-referendum amendment
Senate consideration and a possible voter referendum will determine whether the proposed gambling expansion advances in Alabama.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reports $11.1m Super Bowl betting revenue
The results quantify Pennsylvania sportsbooks’ revenue and wagering activity for Super Bowl LVIII.