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Exploring Consumer Journeys Using Gambling Promotional Offers and Incentives
The Gambling Commission’s research into consumer interactions with online promotional offers and incentives. BIRMINGHAM, U.K. (November 24, 2023) — This release contains finding from new r...
A.L.E.A. Announce Regional Participation and Mutual Cooperation Agreement with CONAJZAR, Paraguay’s National Gaming Regulator
Córdoba – Argentina (November 25, 2023) — Within the framework of the “the first Meeting of Innovation and Strategies of the Gambling Sector in Paraguay”, the Association of State ...
Government Releases Details of Regulatory Board and Who Will be in Charge of Running the Day-to-Day Operations of the Belize Government Lotteries Limited
BELIZE CITY, Belize (November 23, 2023) — According to local media reports the Government of Belize (GoB) has finally released details about the owners of MGM Entertainment Limited, as well a...
Lottery to Lay Criminal Complaints Against Former Board Members
Pretoria, South Africa (November 24, 2023) — The board of the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) plans to lay criminal complaints against former board members allegedly implicated in corru...
BCLC Marks Multiculturalism Week with Introduction of New Inclusive Holiday Program for Employees
VANCOUVER, BC (November 23, 2023) — In recognition of our diverse workforce, BCLC has introduced a new program offering employees the flexibility to substitute up to six BCLC-observed statuto...
China Report National Lottery Sales for October 2023 – Year-on-Year Increase of CYN17.622 Billion or 59.3%
1. National lottery sales In October, a total of 47.341 billion yuan of lottery tickets were sold nationwide [1] , a year-on-year increase of 17.622 billion yuan or 59.3%. Among them, the ...
OPAP Report Solid 9M Performance with Q3 Impacted by Customer Friendly Results While Online is Gaining Momentum
ATHENS, Greece – November 21, 2023 – OPAP S.A. (OPAr.AT, OPAP:GA), the leading gaming operator in Greece, announces its consolidated financial results for the nine-month period ended Sep...
Measures to Strengthen Consumer Protection and Combat Criminal Activity in Connection with Games for Money
Stockholm, Sweden (November 17, 2023) — In this legislative council referral, the government proposes measures to strengthen consumer protection in the gaming area (download). It is proposed ...
NSW Casinos Have Agreed to Pay More Tax Following Negotiations with the State Government
SYDNEY, NSW, (November 20, 2023) — It appears that there have been significant developments regarding the taxation of the two major casinos in New South Wales (NSW), namely Crown Sydney and T...
New UAE Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority
United Arab Emirates (November 15 2023) — On 3 September 2023, it was announced that the UAE had established the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (“GCGRA”), a federal author...
Government Assures of Responsive Environment for Gaming, Lottery Nigeria
NIGERIA (November 20, 2023) — According to local media reports the Oyo state government at the weekend indicated its readiness to continue to build a sustainable, responsive and responsible g...
Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) Shuts Down an Illegal Bingo Operation in Dordrecht
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (November 16, 2023) — De Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) (The Gaming Authority) has busted an illegal bingo in Dordrecht. The bingo was organized by an organization that the...
Ksa Issue Instruction for Holland Casino for Control Database Shortcomings
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (November 16, 2023) — De Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) issued a notice to Holland Casino in June because its control database (CDB) does not meet the legal requirements. Th...
The Swedish Government Proposes Measures to Strengthen Consumer Protection in Connection with Games for Money
In this legislative council referral, the government proposes measures to strengthen consumer protection in the gaming area. Strängnäs, Sweden (November 17, 2023) — In the referral that is...
European Court Annuls The Commission’s Decision Not to Investigate Granting of Lottery Licenses on Compliance with EU State Aid Rules
The Court of Justice of the EU has sided with EGBA in its appeal against the European Commission’s refusal to open a state aid investigation into the granting of lottery licenses in the Netherlan...
PAGCOR Remits Additional Php5 Billion to National Treasury
MANILA, Philippines (November 16, 2023) — According to local media reports the cash remittances from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to the National Treasury for divi...
Oregon Lottery Profits Return $900 Million To State
SALEM, Oregon (November 15, 2023) – The Oregon Lottery will return nearly $900 million dollars to the state for the 2023 fiscal year – down slightly from the previous year due to an increase in...
Cancellation of Authorisation for SFJL Holding Limited
MALTA (November 13, 2023) — The Malta Gaming Authority (the ‘Authority’) has decided to cancel the authorisation awarded to SFJL Holding Ltd (the ‘Authorised Person’), bearing referen...
The Kenya Gambling Control Bill 2023 Aims to Make Significant Changes to the Regulation of the Gambling Sector in Kenya
The Kenya Gambling Control Bill 2023 aims to make significant changes to the regulation of the gambling sector in Kenya. Here are some key points: Establishment of a Gambling Regulatory Authority: ...
Maryland Sports Wagering Sets New Benchmark: $5.8 Million Contributed to the State During October
Statewide handle for October totals $483.1 million Baltimore, Maryland (November 13, 2023) — Maryland’s sports wagering market had the best month in its history in October 2023, with the 13 ret...
Jamaican Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Lottery Scam
PENNSYLVANIA, USA (November 12, 2023) – A 41-year-old Jamaican has been sentenced to 16 years in jail for his role in a fraudulent sweepstakes scheme that targeted elderly victims in the United S...
Madras High Court Asserts Rummy and Poker as Games of Skill, Overturns Ban
The court clarified its stance, stating that while the state has the authority to legislate against online gambling or games of chance, it also has the power to regulate online games of skill. Madr...
Alabama Lawmakers are Reportedly Intending Revisiting the Idea of Legalized Gambling During the 2024 Legislative Session
Alabama (November 12, 2023) — It seems that Alabama lawmakers are intending revisiting the idea of legalized gambling during the 2024 legislative session, focusing on establishing a regulator...
Is the Baltics the New Region for Finnish Casinos to Establish?
RIGA, Latvia (November 11, 2023) — Online casinos have become a global phenomenon over the years. Gambling on the Internet is very popular in almost all corners of the world. One of the most ...
