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China, Vietnam Sign MOU Combating Cross-Border Gambling
China (September 14, 2023) — According to news service reports the ministers of public security of China and Vietnam have agreed to enhance law enforcement cooperation and signed a memorandum...
Tower Hotel Operator Charged for Failing to Have YourPlay Available
MELBOURNE, Victoris (September 14, 2023) — The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has charged Rumotel Pty Ltd, the operator of the Tower Hotel in Hawthorn East for breac...
Brazil’s Lower House Passes Sports Betting Bill, Estimated to Raise $335 Million in 2024
BRASILIA (September 14, 2023) — Reuters news service report Brazil’s lower house approved on Wednesday a bill that aims to regulate sports betting in a move that could boost its 2024 bu...
New York State Gaming Commission Has Issued an RFP for Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket Printing and Services
Organization: New York State Gaming Commission Department: New York Lottery Solicitation Type: Request for Proposals (RFP) Solicitation Number: C202305 Solicitation Title: Lottery Scratch-Off Tick...
Proposals for Changes in Technical Requirements for Physical Lotteries, Notified to the EU
Strängnäs, Sweden (September 12, 2023) — On 11 September 2023, the Gaming Authority submitted proposals for amendments to the “Lottery Inspectorate’s regulations and general adv...
New Zealand Councils to Consider Changes to Gambling Policies
NEW ZEALAND (September 2023) — According to a local media report with gambling harm reportedly on the rise, two Wairarapa district councils will consider a report recommending changes to thei...
Legislation to Ban Credit Cards for Online Gambling
CANBERRA, ACT, September 13, 2023 — Australians at risk of online gambling harm will be better protected through a ban on credit card payments and fines of up to $234,750 for companies who do...
DWG Teams Up with Hard Rock Bet in New Jersey
September 12, 2023 – Design Works Gaming has further cemented its position as one of New Jersey’s leading online casino suppliers as the studio lands another major partnership, this time wi...
Washington’s Lottery is Seeking Applicants for the Position of Deputy Director
Washington’s Lottery is Seeking Applicants for the Position of Deputy Director Organization: Washington’s Lottery Title: Deputy Director Job Number: 2023-0906 Location: Olympia, Washington Date...
“Rugby Has Its Codes, Betting Too”: the ANJ Launches an Awareness Campaign
PARIS, France (September 11, 2023) — As the Rugby World Cup approaches, the ANJ asked Toluna – Harris Interactive to question the French about their betting intentions. According to this st...
Indonesia Faces Uphill Battle to Curb Surge in Online Gambling Websites
JAKARTA (September 12, 2023) — Online gambling in Indonesia is a problem that the government is determined to stamp out, but the scale and reach of these websites make it an uphill battle, ac...
Online Games of Chance vs Games of Skill: What Supreme Court Staying Karnataka High Court Order Means
Essentially, the SC stay indicates that online skill games played for stakes are at par with online gambling when it comes to matters of taxation, as of now. New Delhi, India (September 10, 2023) &...
A Member of the Legislative Body Criticizes the Filing Charges Against Pagcor Chairman
MANILA, Philippines (September 9, 2023) — According to a local media outlet Cavite Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr. slammed the filing of what he termed as “trumped-up” charges against the chairm...
Tabcorp Fined $1 Million for Not Complying with VGCCC Directions
MELBOURNE, Victoria (September 5, 2023) — The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has fined Tabcorp Wagering (VIC) Pty Ltd $1 million for not complying with two Commissio...
National Lottery of the Republic of North Macedonia, Announces Tender for Awarding Join Venture Contract for Establishing Three Trade Companies for Organizing Internet (Online) Game of Chance.
Organization: State Lottery of the Republic of North Macedonia Solicitation Type: Request for Proposals (RFP) Solicitation Number: 01-POTD/2023 Solicitation Title: Submission of Bids on Awarding...
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Becomes First Laboratory Accredited in the State of Paraná, Brazil
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (September 6, 2023) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) is now the first laboratory accredited in the State of Paraná and the first laboratory to be accredited following a...
Upcoming Event on Anti-Money Laundering: Case-Based Training
Odense C, Denmark (September 1, 2023) — The Danish Business Authority, the Danish Security and Intelligence Service, the Danish Financial Intelligence Unit, the Danish Gambling Authority, th...
Four New Texas Lottery® Scratch Ticket Games Loaded with ‘Winnings’
Top prizes range from $5,000 to $1 million; non-winning tickets can be entered into the $5 Million Vegas Challenge® Promotional Second-Chance Drawings AUSTIN – Starting Sept. 5, Texas Lottery®...
DGOJ Information for the Introduction of a System of Joint Deposit Limits Per Player
Public Information on the Draft Royal Decree Amending Royal Decree 1614/2011, of November 14, for the Introduction of a System of Joint Deposit Limits Per Player SPAIN (September 1, 2023) — F...
Dutch Gaming Regulator Issues Warnings for Untargeted Advertising in the Street Scene
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (September 4, 2023) — The Gaming Authority (Ksa) issued three warnings in August for untargeted advertising in public places. Several providers had violated the new adv...
SkyCity Under Threat of Having Casino Licence Suspended
NEW ZEALAND (September 4, 2023) — Gaming company SkyCity is under threat of having its casino licence suspended. The Department of Internal Affairs, which regulates the sector, has applied to...
Connecticut Lottery Corp. Close To Filling Void Left by Rush Street Interactive’s Exit
Connecticut (August 31, 2023) –The Connecticut Lottery Corp. is actively working to secure a new sportsbook partner to replace Rush Street Interactive, which announced its departure from th...
Lottery Commission Partners Police on Monitoring, Enforcement
NIGERIA (September 3, 2023) — The National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) said it would deepen collaboration with the Nigerian police to fortify the nation’s lottery sector. The Direc...
