OLG pays C$32.4m to Ontario gaming-host communities for third quarter
The payments show the revenue distribution due to Ontario communities that host gaming facilities.
Source: OLG
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Norway’s Lottery Authority says 8 in 10 banks contact customers over illegal-gambling transactions
The findings inform banks and gambling regulators about customer-contact practices linked to transactions with illegal operators.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
GGL takes over German online gambling regulation from 1 January 2023
Online gambling operators face a central authority for authorisations and enforcement across Germany.
GGL assumes Germany-wide online gambling oversight and authorisation
Operators face central oversight, while the reported application and enforcement figures show outstanding authorisation and compliance work.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Maryland Lottery and Gaming reports $440,043 in December sportsbook contributions
The figures show operators’ taxable-win contributions and the effect of promotional-play deductions in Maryland.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Maryland casinos report $165.2m in December gaming revenue
The figures show casino revenue and state contributions declining across Maryland’s six properties.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
GGL takes over German cross-state online gambling regulation from January 2023
The transfer places online gambling oversight with the GGL instead of the states’ interim arrangements.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Austria’s Supreme Court allows player loss claims despite prior recovery intent
The ruling may affect operators facing player claims for losses from illegal online gambling in Austria.
Maryland sportsbooks contribute $704,728 to state from November wagering
The figures show Maryland’s sports wagering handle and state contributions during the mobile market’s early operations.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Maryland casinos report $163.4 million in November gaming revenue
The monthly figures show casino revenue and state contributions across Maryland’s six licensed properties.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
AGA estimates US illegal gambling stakes exceed $500bn annually
The estimates quantify the scale of unlicensed gambling across US online casino, sports betting and gaming machine markets.
Ghana gaming commission and FIC train operators on anti-money laundering
Operators can apply the workshop’s AML/CFT guidance on mobile-payment risks, compliance and reporting suspicious activity.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
Lagos High Court rules federal regulator cannot license state gaming
The ruling clarifies the state authority’s position on licensing operators conducting gaming business in Lagos.
Norway adopts gambling rules with stricter player-protection requirements
Operators will need to adapt controls, player registration and marketing practices to the new requirements from 1 January 2023.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Five European regulators agree to monitor betting during World Cup
Operators in the participating markets face coordinated regulatory monitoring of advertising, betting integrity and consumer protection during the tournament.
Source: ANJ (France)
ANJ secures Sorare commitment to change tournament offer in France
Sorare must expand free tournament access and maintain protections, with ANJ monitoring implementation during the transition.
Source: ANJ (France)
Austria’s government leaves online gambling blocking plan stalled
Without progress on blocking, sites lacking Austrian concessions may remain accessible while player-protection negotiations are inactive.
Maryland commission schedules MGM temporary VLT allocation review
MGM’s request could change its permitted Maryland VLT allocation if the commission approves the reduction and waiver.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
ANJ launches sports-betting harm-prevention campaign ahead of 2022 World Cup
The campaign addresses betting-related risks among young customers as the regulator anticipates high wagering during the tournament.
Source: ANJ (France)
Maryland Lottery and Gaming reports $781,642 in October wagering tax
The monthly figures give operators and investors a measure of Maryland sports betting activity and its tax contribution.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
ANJ sets guidance for gambling offers with financial rewards in France
Operators are urged to disclose offer conditions clearly and provide tools that show players what rewards they may receive.
Source: ANJ (France)
DGOJ proposes changes to player identification and reporting rules in Spain
Operators may need to adjust user-record reporting and identity checks if the proposed changes are adopted.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
OLG pays C$38.1m to Ontario gaming host communities for Q2
The payments quantify the revenue distributed to Ontario communities that host OLG gaming facilities.
Source: OLG
Lotteritilsynet reports Norwegian bingo turnover returned to pre-pandemic levels
The figures show how bingo turnover has shifted between physical halls and online play in Norway.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Oregon Lottery returns nearly $909m to state for fiscal 2022
The reported return and retailer commissions quantify lottery funding and income in Oregon.
Source: Oregon Lottery (OR)