Colorado sportsbooks record $281.1m in July wagers as handle tops $13bn
The figures provide operators and investors with current state-level handle, revenue and tax data.
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AGA says bettors know about responsible gambling tools but rarely use them
Operators and suppliers face pressure to make player-protection tools accessible and effective without discouraging customers from using them.
Indiana Gaming Commission reports $23.5m in sportsbook revenue for August
The state figures show operators’ August revenue and wagering trends, while the operator results distinguish handle leadership from revenue leadership.
Cofek challenges betting sites’ use of browser Speed Dial in Kenya
The case could affect how licensed operators advertise through browser features and the regulator’s oversight of that activity.
Appeals court denies rehearing in Florida sports betting case
The ruling could determine whether the Seminole Tribe can resume sports betting in Florida while further legal challenges remain possible.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming reports 9.4% sportsbook hold in August
The monthly figures show how wagering volume, operator revenue and tax receipts changed as the statewide hold fell below 10%.
New York Gaming Commission reports $99.2m in August sportsbook revenue
August’s reported revenue and tax contributions illustrate the scale of New York’s wagering market.
Maryland Lottery reports $2.56m in August sports wagering contributions
The state contribution and combined handle give operators a view of Maryland’s August sportsbook market.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Panama gaming authority conducts responsible gambling outreach in central provinces
The inspections and outreach inform gaming-room operators about the responsible-gambling measures the authority reviewed.
Kansas Lottery reports $1.85bn in sports wagers during first year
Kansas’s first-year figures show operators’ wagering volume and revenue alongside the state’s tax receipts.
Ghana betting operators paid GH₵450m in taxes and fees since 2019, association says
Operators face tax and compliance requirements that affect the costs of running betting businesses in Ghana.
Nigeria Lottery Regulatory Commission and police agree to support lottery enforcement
The arrangement could give the lottery regulator police support for monitoring and enforcement across Nigeria.
FRC orders Kenya casinos and online betting firms to register by 15 September
Operators must register with the FRC by the stated deadline to avoid enforcement action that could affect their authorisations.
ANJ launches responsible betting campaign ahead of Rugby World Cup
The campaign gives operators and regulators a public message on safer betting as interest in tournament wagering rises.
Source: ANJ (France)
UAE establishes federal authority to regulate commercial gaming
The new authority will oversee commercial gaming and the national lottery in the UAE.
BCLB proposes two betting taxes in Kenya
If adopted, the proposed charges would add to betting firms’ existing tax obligations in Kenya.
Maryland casinos report $161.4m in August gaming revenue
The figures show a year-on-year decline in casino revenue and state contributions across Maryland’s six casinos.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
GGL plans regular exchanges with German gambling-prevention coordinators
The planned exchanges could inform how the GGL assesses and enforces online gambling player-protection measures.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Ecuador’s government bans advertising for betting systems and sports predictions
The ban affects betting operators’ advertising and sponsorship activity, while the reported taxes add obligations from 2024.
DGOJ proposes shared online deposit limits per player in Spain
Operators may need to apply a shared deposit cap across each player’s accounts if the proposal is adopted.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
AGCO lists minimum technical standards for electronic charitable gaming systems
The standards concern technical requirements for electronic charitable gaming in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Panama’s JCJ signs agreement to fund gambling-harm support centres
Operators face monthly donation commitments, while the JCJ oversees centres serving people referred for gambling-harm support.
Kenyan bettors stake KSh88.5bn on online betting in 2022-23
The reported stakes and tax-rate change inform operators and investors about Kenya’s online betting market and tax obligations.
Uganda regulator outlines National Lottery revenue and job projections
The projections outline expected lottery-related public revenue, community funding and employment in Uganda.
GGL says Malta’s Bill No. 55 may conflict with EU rules
The GGL’s position may affect how German authorities assess operators invoking Malta’s law in individual cases.
Source: GGL (Germany)