California initiative sponsors plan amendments to sports betting proposals
The proposals’ progress depends on securing support from at least 56 tribes before advancing towards a ballot.
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Tanzanian lecturer warns betting tax reduction could increase youth gambling
The comments concern how changes to gaming taxes may affect youth participation in betting.
New Jersey sportsbooks report $92.3m October revenue as handle rises 22%
October’s revenue, handle and tax figures help operators and regulators assess New Jersey’s market performance.
Florida Supreme Court rejects bid to take Seminole sports betting app offline
Operators can continue the limited app launch while the court considers the complaint, leaving the dispute unresolved.
Pennsylvania sportsbooks set October handle record at $829 million
Operators and investors can compare record wagering volume with lower-than-record revenue and the market’s tax contribution.
Louisiana sportsbooks set October records with $308.6 million handle
Operators and regulators can use the reported wagering, revenue and tax results to understand Louisiana’s October market.
North Carolina Lottery Commission approves first mobile sports betting rules
Operators can prepare around the approved catalogue and esports pathway while the second rules package remains under consultation.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission reports $60.5m sports betting revenue in October
The figures show the scale of operators’ reported wagering and revenue in Massachusetts for October.
Oregon Lottery reports nearly $900m return to state for 2023
The reported return and retailer commissions quantify the lottery’s contribution to state programmes and Oregon businesses.
Source: Oregon Lottery (OR)
GGL welcomes 2023 German gambling atlas and cites ongoing evaluation
The atlas consolidates market, participation and harm data, while the GGL’s commissioned study will evaluate player protections.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Indiana Gaming Commission reports $45.2m in sportsbook revenue for October
Monthly handle, revenue and tax figures provide operators and investors with a measure of Indiana’s market performance.
Maryland Lottery reports $58.7m in sportsbook revenue for October
The reported figures show operators’ market results and the state’s tax take from October wagering.
Maryland sports wagering generates $5.8m for state in October
Operators can use the figures to assess Maryland’s market activity and state contribution requirements.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Florida Seminoles resume limited Hard Rock Bet wagering amid court challenges
The unresolved legal challenges affect the availability and scope of Florida sports betting.
Colorado Division of Gaming reports $512.8m September sports betting handle
The figures provide operators and investors with current Colorado wagering, revenue and tax benchmarks.
Nigeria’s lottery trust fund chief urges federal sports betting tax framework
A proposed tax framework could affect sports betting operators’ obligations in Nigeria.
Ghana Gaming Commission educates Ho students on underage gambling risks
The outreach explains underage gambling restrictions and the commission’s enforcement measures to students.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
Ghana Gaming Commission educates more than 5,000 students on underage gaming
The outreach informs minors and schools about the statutory restrictions on underage gaming and the associated penalties.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
GGL warns El Gordo online participation is illegal in Germany
Operators and consumers face regulatory and criminal-law risks from unauthorised secondary lottery offers in Germany.
Source: GGL (Germany)
NCAA revises penalties for student-athlete sports wagering violations
The revised reinstatement terms change the eligibility consequences colleges must apply to certain student-athlete wagering violations.
West Flagler asks Florida Supreme Court to halt Seminole sports betting
The shutdown request challenges the Seminoles’ limited launch while the compact’s legality remains disputed.
Nigeria's NLRC proposes online lottery university with industry partnerships
The proposal could create a training and research partnership opportunity for gaming operators and regulators.
North Carolina Lottery Commission advances second sports betting rules package
The proposed marketing and account rules remain open to comment, giving operators a chance to assess requirements before launch.
GGL presents player-protection brochure to Germany’s addiction commissioner
The brochure sets out requirements online gambling providers must meet and how the GGL supervises compliance.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Maryland casinos report $159.8 million in October gaming revenue
The monthly figures show operators’ revenue and the associated state contributions across Maryland’s six casinos.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)