Panama’s gaming board reports 2020 regulatory changes and 26 venue closures
Operators face JCJ enforcement and must follow conditions for online gambling and video-conference bingo.
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Panama proposes tax and labour rules for digital platforms
The proposal could affect tax obligations for digital-platform businesses operating in Panama, including any gambling companies using those platforms.
Berlin court upholds ruling ordering Mr Green to stop unlicensed online gambling
The ruling reinforces the legal risk of offering online gambling in Germany without a licence.
Oregon Lottery records more than 150,000 Super Bowl wagers
The event’s wagers, players and revenue illustrate Scoreboard’s activity during a major sports-betting occasion.
Source: Oregon Lottery (OR)
Maryland casinos report $128.8m in January 2021 revenue
The figures show how capacity restrictions coincided with lower casino revenue and state contributions in Maryland.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Panama gaming and non-financial supervisors sign anti-money laundering cooperation pact
The agreement sets out joint information-sharing and training arrangements affecting supervision of Panama’s gaming industry.
ANJ opens workshop on balance between gambling sectors
The review could shape how France balances horse betting with other gambling sectors.
Source: ANJ (France)
ANJ publishes strategic plan for France’s gambling regulation
The plan sets the regulator’s priorities for gambling oversight and player protection over three years.
Source: ANJ (France)
New Mexico gaming regulator says commercial gambling is barred at liquor-licensed premises
Operators and charitable groups must distinguish prohibited commercial gambling from the activities covered by statutory exceptions at licensed premises.
New Mexico board lists games and betting activities prohibited by law
The guidance identifies activities that qualified organisations and gambling operators must avoid under New Mexico law.
New Mexico board outlines permitted Bingo and Raffle Act activities
Qualified organisations must obtain board approval for door prizes with a monetary value above $100.
ANJ moves voluntary gambling exclusion applications online in France
Operators must prevent registered individuals from accessing covered gambling venues, sites and account-based products.
Source: ANJ (France)
Maryland casinos report $119.4 million in December gaming revenue
The figures show operators’ December revenue and state contributions under capacity limits imposed during the period.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Betting and Gaming Council warns UK government against illegal gambling
Licensed operators and policymakers should weigh the BGC’s warning that stricter rules could push players towards illegal gambling.
ANJ and UNAF sign partnership on gambling risks for minors
The partnership targets parental practices linked to children’s exposure to gambling.
Source: ANJ (France)
Panama’s DGI suspends administrative case deadlines until 4 January
The measure changes deadlines for administrative proceedings but leaves tax payments and specified filings unaffected.
ANJ and Unaf agree partnership on gambling harm prevention in France
The agreement sets out joint work on preventing excessive gambling and protecting minors.
Source: ANJ (France)
Belgium’s Gaming Commission sets technical evaluation protocols for gambling machines
Developers and testing laboratories can use the protocols to assess machine compliance across venue types.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Ontario AGCO sets eligibility rules for liquor takeout and delivery
The guidance defines which Ontario licensed premises may sell liquor alongside takeout or delivery food.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Ontario AGCO outlines liquor takeout and delivery eligibility criteria
The criteria explain which Ontario licensed premises can offer liquor with food for takeout or delivery.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Maryland casinos report $130.4m in November 2020 revenue
Operators and investors can compare the state’s monthly casino revenue with the same period a year earlier.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
ANJ reports French online gaming revenue up 25% in Q3 2020
The figures show a sharp recovery in online gaming activity and record quarterly sports betting stakes in France.
Source: ANJ (France)
Panama’s gaming authority finds 95% compliance in casino safety inspections
Operators face follow-up action for safety failures, while the authority continues inspections during the emergency.
Norway’s Lotteritilsynet permits bingo hall main games to be played online
Bingo operators can offer the main game online under a temporary exception to the hall-based requirement.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Maryland casinos generate $142.7m in October 2020 revenue
The figures give operators and regulators a measure of casino performance and state contributions under capacity restrictions.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)