Florida Supreme Court response order does not change Seminole launch plans
The compact challenge remains under scrutiny, but the reported court order did not materially affect Hard Rock Bet’s launch timing.
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Nevada Gaming Control Board reports $18.1m sportsbook revenue for August
Monthly revenue and hold figures inform operators’ assessment of Nevada sportsbook performance.
DC appeals court denies stay in Seminole sports betting case
The decision leaves the platform’s launch plans subject to unresolved legal challenges.
North Carolina commission advances sports betting rules ahead of 2024 launch
The commission’s decision means it will manage licence applications itself while preparing for the statutory launch deadline.
Uganda LGRB makes monitoring system integration mandatory for iGaming operators
Operators that miss the integration deadline risk losing renewal of their licences for the following year.
ANJ reports French gambling revenue rose 4% to €5.3bn in H1 2023
The figures show the scale and growth of France’s regulated gambling segments for operators and investors.
Source: ANJ (France)
Arizona reports $323.2m in sports wagers for July, up 11.3% year on year
The figures give operators and investors a regulator-reported view of Arizona’s sports betting activity and revenue.
North Carolina ties mobile sports betting access to team and venue partnerships
The partnership condition could affect which operators qualify to enter North Carolina’s mobile betting market.
Norway regulator opens payment-blocking compliance checks at nine banks
The inspections test whether banks are implementing payment restrictions affecting transactions with unlicensed gambling companies.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
GGL outlines Germany’s gambling safeguards ahead of awareness day
The guidance sets out safeguards operators must communicate and apply in Germany’s online gambling market.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Swedish government proposes raising gambling tax to 22% of GGR
Operators may face a higher tax rate if the Riksdag approves the proposal.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission allows PENN books to void 257 disputed wagers
The decision affects how the two sportsbooks can settle wagers placed on markets left open after game events.
Kenya designates sports betting a high-risk area for money laundering
Betting firms face increased scrutiny of licensing and transaction flows under the measures described.
Kenya targets betting businesses in expanded anti-money-laundering controls
Betting and casino businesses may face additional registration and compliance requirements under Kenya’s anti-money-laundering measures.
D.C. Lottery caps retail kiosk wagers at $1,000 under emergency rules
The rules set a maximum kiosk wager and give the lottery discretion to restrict customers’ wagering activity.
Pennsylvania sportsbooks handle $393m in August as betting volume rises
August’s figures show operators’ revenue and taxable base alongside rising betting volume in Pennsylvania.
West Flagler seeks stay of Florida sports betting mandate pending appeal
Ongoing litigation creates uncertainty around the Seminole Tribe’s planned Florida mobile betting launch.
Ghana applies 10% withholding tax to residents’ gross betting winnings
The withholding tax changes the treatment of resident customers’ betting payouts and may affect operators’ tax administration.
New Jersey sportsbooks take $725.8m in August wagers as revenue exceeds $96m
The figures show the scale of New Jersey sports betting and provide operators and investors with state market performance data.
Colorado Department of Revenue to take over sports betting self-exclusion list
The change makes the state revenue department responsible for administering a player-protection tool used by gambling consumers.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission reports DraftKings’ $161.9m August handle
DraftKings’ share of the state’s wagering handle gives operators a measure of its market position.
Illinois Gaming Board reports $60.4m July sports wagering revenue
The reported revenue milestone gives operators and investors a measure of Illinois’ regulated sports betting market.
Results
FanDuel posts New York weekly mobile betting revenue record of $32.3m
FanDuel’s record weekly revenue demonstrates its performance in New York during the NFL season’s opening week.
Maryland lawmaker proposes reopening retail sports betting applications
A change to the application window could affect opportunities for prospective retail sportsbook operators in Maryland.
BCLB proposes Sh20 minimum online betting stake in Kenya
The proposed floor would change minimum stakes for online betting and gaming-machine operators in Kenya.