Kenyan lawmakers ask blockchain association to draft virtual asset bill
The proposed framework could shape compliance requirements for virtual asset businesses in Kenya.
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Brazil finance ministry sets 30-day deadline for betting interest statements
Operators considering Brazil must meet the stated preliminary deadline and prepare for the decree’s compliance conditions.
GGL adds contact form for general enquiries
Operators and users can route specified compliance enquiries to the GGL through its new form.
Source: GGL (Germany)
DGOJ proposes €1.32m in 2023 gambling-harm research grants
The proposed grants fund research relevant to understanding gambling-related harms and prevention.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Virginia Lottery reports $520.3m sports betting handle for September
The figures show the scale of Virginia betting activity and the tax revenue available to the state.
Kenyan crypto association says bank restrictions prevent tax remittances
The dispute concerns whether crypto businesses can remit a newly introduced tax while facing restrictions on banking access.
Ohio operators report $81.5m in September sportsbook revenue
The figures show operators' revenue, betting volume and market positions in Ohio for September.
Nevada sportsbooks report $62.3m in September revenue
Nevada’s reported wagers, revenue and taxes give operators and investors a picture of September betting activity.
Entain meets Georgia lawmakers as state weighs sports betting legislation
Operators considering Georgia entry face unresolved legal and revenue-allocation questions before any bill can advance.
Colorado gaming regulator proposes rules that could bar fantasy pick’em contests
The proposal could restrict pick’em products offered by fantasy operators in Colorado and alter the market’s rules.
FATF recognises Panama’s removal from grey list after action-plan progress
The removal affects compliance expectations for gambling businesses operating in or connected to Panama.
Panama says FATF grey-list removal followed completion of 15 actions
The reported change may affect financial transactions and compliance considerations for gambling businesses in Panama.
Uganda’s NLGRB starts responsible-gaming training programme
The training could inform stakeholder approaches to player protection in Uganda’s gambling sector.
FATF removes Panama from its grey list
Panama’s removal from the grey list changes its AML/CFT status for gambling businesses subject to financial-crime controls there.
DGOJ extends Castilla-La Mancha gambling-exclusion register agreement by four years
The extension maintains a shared gambling-exclusion register used to protect people vulnerable to gambling-related harm.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Coljuegos proposes advertising rules with a 20% GGR marketing cap
Operators would need to meet proposed advertising, spending and responsible-gambling requirements if Congress approves the changes.
US Supreme Court denies stay in Florida Seminole sports betting case
The unresolved court cases leave the status and timing of Florida mobile sports betting uncertain for operators.
Mississippi task force reviews mobile sports betting ahead of 2024 bill
The task force’s report and proposed legislation could shape mobile betting rules and licensing conditions in Mississippi.
Tennessee sports betting tax receipts fall despite higher wagering in August and September
Operators and the state face uncertainty over how the new handle tax affects tax receipts and revenue forecasts.
Norway proposes DNS blocking of illegal gambling websites
The proposal could require providers to block access to sites deemed unlawful under Norwegian gambling rules.
GGL publishes LUGAS FAQ on shared deposit limits and simultaneous online play
The FAQ explains how shared limits and simultaneous-play controls affect online gambling customers and operators.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Louisiana sportsbooks report record $43.1m September revenue
The figures provide operators and investors with state-level revenue, handle and tax data for September.
BETBABA urges Nigeria’s NLRC to introduce responsible-gambling rules
Responsible-gambling rules could shape operators’ self-exclusion, customer monitoring and enforcement of the legal betting age.
PENN prepares ESPN BET launch after Massachusetts commissioners seek details
The commissioners’ questions may affect how PENN meets licensing requirements during the sportsbook transition.
New York mobile sportsbooks record $62m weekly revenue
The record revenue and hold provide operators and regulators with a new benchmark for New York’s mobile market.