France’s ANJ gains administrative powers to block illegal gambling sites
The law gives ANJ powers to order blocking and formalises its role in analysing suspicious sports bets.
Source: ANJ (France)
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Norway sets four-year action plan to address gambling problems
The plan sets prevention and information priorities that can affect gambling operators and public-health oversight in Norway.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
ANJ issues gambling advertising guidance and recommendations in France
The guidance may change advertising practices while strengthening protections for minors and vulnerable people.
Source: ANJ (France)
ANJ-backed study finds 12.1% of French 15–17-year-olds are problem gamblers
The findings identify underage participation and access to prohibited betting as risks for gambling regulators and licensed operators.
Source: ANJ (France)
German field study finds illegal gaming machines at 44.5% of inspected venues
The study’s findings can inform regulators’ and operators’ assessment of illegal gaming-machine activity in Germany.
Maryland Lottery reports $644,098 in January sports wagering tax
The figures show the first full month’s wagering volume and tax contribution across Maryland’s retail sportsbook market.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Maryland casinos report $153.8m in gaming revenue for January
The reported revenue and state contributions show the financial scale of Maryland’s six casinos and their support for public education.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
ANJ sets 2022 priorities for operators’ responsible-gambling plans
Operators’ plans need to prioritise minors and excessive gamblers, areas where the regulator said progress remained insufficient for most.
Source: ANJ (France)
OLG reopens Ontario casinos and gaming centres under 50% capacity limits
Operators must follow the stated capacity cap and entry and safety requirements when reopening Ontario facilities.
Source: OLG
Panama’s DGI sets electronic invoicing registration and implementation deadlines
Businesses using electronic invoicing must meet new registration, eligibility and implementation requirements from 1 February.
OLG pays C$30.5m to Ontario gaming host municipalities for third quarter
The payments show the revenue distributed to Ontario municipalities hosting gaming facilities, while temporary closures affected the following quarter.
Source: OLG
Maryland sports wagering facilities contribute $469,297 in December
The figures show operators’ taxable win and state tax contribution during Maryland’s first month of retail sports wagering.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Maryland casinos report $172.9m in December 2021 revenue
The monthly figures give operators and investors a measure of Maryland casino performance and state contributions.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
OLG closes Ontario casinos and charitable gaming centres temporarily
The temporary closures require land-based operators and charitable gaming centres to suspend in-person operations during the stated period.
Source: OLG
Spain's DGOJ opens consultation on gambling-harm research grants
Research organisations can submit views on the proposed framework for grants concerning gambling-related harms.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Panama's MEF and Colón Free Zone discuss compliance controls
The discussion may affect compliance expectations for businesses operating in the Colón Free Zone.
Swiss Federal Administrative Court upholds blocking of unauthorised online gambling
The ruling leaves access blocks in place for unauthorised gambling sites in Switzerland, subject to a possible further appeal.
ANJ reports €444m French online gambling revenue in Q3 2021
The figures give operators and investors a regulator-reported view of activity across France’s online betting and poker segments.
Source: ANJ (France)
Lotteritilsynet and Økokrim warn against pyramid schemes and investment fraud in Norway
The warning identifies legal and financial risks for gambling businesses and people involved in illegal pyramid schemes.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Panama reiterates commitment to strengthen anti-money laundering controls
The assessment may inform how gambling businesses in Panama address the country’s anti-money laundering framework.
Maryland casinos report $160.4m in November 2021 gaming revenue
The monthly figures give casino operators and investors a measure of revenue and state contributions in Maryland.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Panama finance ministry trains judges on anti-money laundering measures
Judicial training forms part of Panama’s stated effort to strengthen its anti-money laundering system, which affects gambling-sector compliance.
AGCO brings Ontario’s new liquor licensing framework into effect
Ontario liquor licence holders must follow the new framework, including updated standards and penalties for infractions.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
DGOJ publishes FAQ on occasional state-wide raffles in Spain
Organisers can use the guidance to understand authorisation requirements for occasional state-wide raffles.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
EU committee considers Digital Services Act tools against illegal online gambling
The proposed rules could give gambling bodies new ways to report illegal online gambling content and advertising.