Lagos gaming industry seeks investors to develop regulated sector
Potential investor partnerships and audit discussions may shape gaming standards and oversight in Lagos.
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Lotteritilsynet warns chess federation over proposed Kindred partnership
The warning puts the proposed partnership in doubt because Kindred lacks Norwegian gambling permission and Trannel’s stop order remains under appeal.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
D.C. Office of Lottery and Gaming publishes draft sports wagering rules
Applicants and industry participants can assess proposed licensing conditions and submit comments before the rules are adopted.
Oslo court denies Lyoness request to continue Norwegian operations
Lyoness cannot continue operating while the court finds no basis to invalidate the board’s unlawful-scheme decision.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Norway revises rules on payments to unlicensed gambling companies
Payment providers in Norway face clarified investigation and reporting duties for transactions linked to unlicensed gambling.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
AGCO updates Ontario lottery licensing policy manual
The revised manual informs how authorities make licensing decisions for charitable lottery gaming in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO issues minimum technical standards for electronic charitable gaming systems
The standards set technical requirements for electronic charitable gaming systems in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Lotteritilsynet sends Lyoness appeal to Norway's Lottery Board
The Lottery Board’s final decision will determine whether the order against Lyoness’s Norwegian activity stands.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Lagos State appeals ruling on lottery licensing authority
The appeal concerns the state board's licensing authority over lottery and gaming operators in Lagos.
Norway’s Supreme Court appeal committee leaves WorldVentures ruling final
The final ruling confirms that WorldVentures’ challenged sales had been found to breach Norway’s ban on illegal pyramid schemes.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Gaming Commission sets out operators’ anti-money-laundering duties
Operators must account for the listed compliance controls when managing money-laundering and terrorist-financing risks.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Norway’s Lottery Authority says late grant applications rarely succeed
The guidance warns eligible organisations that late applications are unlikely to secure lottery-funded grants or VAT compensation.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Lotteritilsynet proposes raising Belago share for bingo organisations to 30%
Bingo licensees could receive a larger share of Belago profits if the proposed rule changes are adopted.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Lagos lotteries board warns public against unauthorised pool-betting collections
The notice tells operators and customers which authority handles gaming payments and licensing in Lagos State.
Lagos State Lotteries Board chief outlines gaming oversight and illegal operators
Operators in Lagos face licensing, technical and tax oversight under the board’s stated approach.
Norway’s lottery authority gains access to tax data under new law
The data-sharing authority may support the regulator’s checks on lottery compliance and public grant schemes.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission considers casino ownership and operating changes
The agenda identifies regulatory decisions relevant to ownership and operating arrangements at Maryland casinos.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
AGCO publishes minimum standards for server-based gaming
The standards set out technical requirements relevant to gaming suppliers and operators in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission schedules meeting with casino merger proposal
The commission’s consideration could affect the regulatory status of the proposed Caesars merger.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission schedules meeting with licence and casino items
The agenda covers potential changes to a casino floor and several regulatory and licensing matters.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Maryland commission schedules meeting with gaming licence and enforcement items
Operators and applicants may face commission consideration of regulatory agreements, licence decisions and a manufacturer licence application.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Maryland commission considers Hollywood Casino floor expansion
The agenda sets out potential decisions on a casino expansion, a contract renewal and gaming-device regulations.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Maryland Lottery and Gaming reports $97.1m casino revenue for September
The figures give Maryland casino operators and regulators a measure of statewide revenue and year-on-year change.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
South Africa invites comments on national liquor and gambling amendment bills
The proposed amendments may affect gambling rules, but the available page text gives no detail on their provisions.
Source: National Gambling Board (SA)
South African cabinet approves gambling amendment bill for public comment
The draft bill could change gambling rules, while public consultation precedes any further legislative action.
Source: National Gambling Board (SA)