American Gaming Association urges stronger action against illegal gambling
Operators and regulators face continued competition from unregulated platforms, which the association says attract substantial wagering.
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Nigeria’s lottery regulators dispute authority over Lagos gaming activity
Conflicting regulatory positions leave operators uncertain about which rules and licensing requirements apply in Lagos.
NLRC says 43 disputed Nigerian gaming platforms hold federal licences
Conflicting licensing claims leave operators’ status uncertain and make it harder for customers to identify authorised platforms.
Interior Department backs Florida Seminole compact in Supreme Court filing
The court’s decision will affect whether the Seminoles can launch their sports betting platform in Florida.
OLG pays Ontario host communities C$40.3m for second quarter
The payments give host municipalities revenue linked to gaming facilities for local priorities.
Source: OLG
North Carolina Lottery Commission advances preliminary sports betting rules
Operators and fantasy providers may need to adapt to proposed rules and the state’s planned licensing process.
New Jersey sportsbooks report $1.3bn September handle
The September results give operators and investors a measure of wagering and revenue in New Jersey.
DraftKings sets Massachusetts monthly mobile handle record at $290.1m
The figures show DraftKings’ share of Massachusetts mobile wagering and the scale of the state’s September market.
Peru approves online gambling rules with licensing deadline of 10 March 2024
Operators already serving Peru face a licensing deadline and potential penalties for failing to apply.
Arizona reports $358.9m in sports wagers for August
The figures show operators’ reported wagering, revenue and tax base in Arizona’s sports betting market.
Illinois sports betting handle exceeds $25bn after August wagers
The figures show the scale of Illinois wagering and the tax revenues generated for state and county authorities.
US Supreme Court justice seeks response in Seminole betting stay dispute
The court’s stay decision will determine whether the Seminole Tribe can launch Hard Rock Bet in Florida during the legal challenge.
DraftKings sets Indiana mobile handle record at $169.2m
The figures show DraftKings' record Indiana wagering volume alongside the wider state's September betting totals.
NCAA reviews athlete penalties for sports betting violations
The review could change how member schools respond to student-athletes’ betting violations.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming reports $3.23 million in September wagering contributions
The report gives operators and investors state-level wagering, taxable-win and contribution figures for September.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Colorado reports 37.9% rise in August college football wagering handle
The figures show Colorado operators' August wagering and revenue performance, including growth in college football betting.
GRA reports GH¢15m from betting winnings tax in Ghana
The collections and target give operators a measure of the withholding tax’s reported revenue impact.
New York sportsbooks report record $166.8m September revenue
The figures show operators’ revenue, wagering volumes and tax contribution in New York’s mobile and retail market.
NFL raises suspensions for players betting on league games
The NFL policy sets tougher suspensions for betting on league games and lifetime bans for game-fixing.
ANJ reports no suspected match-fixing during Rugby World Cup betting
ANJ reported no suspected manipulation at that stage, while monitoring betting on the Rugby World Cup.
Source: ANJ (France)
Maryland casinos report $155.1m in September gaming revenue
The monthly figures show casino revenue and state contributions, providing operators and investors with a measure of Maryland market performance.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
NCAA considers changing sports wagering penalties for student-athletes
Potential rule changes could affect sports-betting compliance expectations and the eligibility of student-athletes who wager.
Kenya Cabinet approves gambling policy and two bills for parliamentary review
The proposals could change licensing and compliance requirements for gambling and lottery operators in Kenya if enacted.
Virginia Lottery reports $319m sports betting handle for August
The figures show operators’ market shares and revenue performance in Virginia for August.
Ohio sportsbooks report $378.8m handle and $40.8m taxable revenue in August
The figures give operators and investors a measure of Ohio market activity and competition during August.