The Massachusetts Gaming Commission Votes to Award Encore Boston Harbor with a Category 1 Sports Wagering Operator License
BOSTON, Massachusetts (December 9, 2022) — Following a presentation today by representatives of Encore Boston Harbor (EBH) and a review of the application submitted by Wynn MA, LLC, the Massa...
Lawmakers In South Carolina Present Sports Betting Amendment
COLUMBIA, South Carolina (December 12, 2022) — South Carolina House Rep. J. Todd Rutherford has presented a new bill that could bring legalized sports betting to residents. The measure, H 309...
Online Gaming Industry Accept 28% GST on Gross Gaming Revenue and Not on Entry Amount
There are reports that the upcoming GST Council may consider imposing a 28% Goods and Services Tax on the total amount rather than the current practice of 18% on GGR. INDIA (December 09, 2022) R...
Bill Proposes Creation of Lottery to Maintain Santa Casa
City Councilman Presented a Bill This Week That Provides for the Creation of a Public Lottery Service in Corumbá, with the Proceeds Reverted to Maintaining Santa Casa Hospital The Santa Casa hospi...
Joint Gaming Authority of the Federal States (GGL) is Ready to Take Over Responsibility for the Regulation of the International Gaming Market from January 1st, 2023
Germany (December 13, 2022) — On December 13th, the decision-making body of the federal states for the tasks of state-wide gaming supervision met for the last time. The members of the so-call...
Gambling Commission Wins Daub Alderney Fine Appeal
BIRMINGHAM, U.K. (December 13, 2022) — A court has rejected an operator’s appeal against a Gambling Commission penalty. In September 2021 the Commission fined Daub Alderney £5.85m for soci...
Perwyn Acquires VIXIO Regulatory Intelligence from Kester Capital
Perwyn, the European private equity investor, is delighted to announce that it has agreed to acquire VIXIO Regulatory Intelligence (“VIXIO”) from Kester Capital. LONDON, U.K. (December ...
Sports Wagering Contributes $704,728 to the State During November
First nine days of mobile sports wagering handle totaled $186 million BALTIMORE, Maryland (December 12, 2022) – With the launch of seven mobile platforms and a new retail __cpLocation, Maryla...
Compulsory Affordability Checks Threaten Regulated Betting and Gaming Industry, Warns Major Report By Ernst & Young
LONDON, U.K. (December 12, 2022) — Britain’s regulated betting and gaming sector has urged the Government to publish a White Paper that delivers for businesses and punters after a new s...
Rush Street Interactive Expands Latin American Presence as It Opens Two New State-of-Art Offices in Colombia
BOGOTA, Colombia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (“RSI”) (NYSE: RSI), a leading online betting and gaming operator of the RushBet brand in Colombia and Mexico,...
Australia’s Corporate Watchdog Takes Legal Action Against Past and Present Star Casino Executives and Directors
AUSTRALIA (December 13, 2022) — Australia’s corporate watchdog has launched legal action against past and current directors and executives of casino giant The Star Entertainment, follow...
“Powerball First Millionaire of The Year” Promotion Returns To Times Square With Finalists For $1 Million Prize
$1 Million Drawing to be Broadcast Live on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2023” on ABC LOS ANGELES, CA (December 12, 2022) – Dick Clark Prod...
Latest Update on Cashless Gaming in Queensland
New laws have prepared the Queensland gambling industry for advances in cashless technology. BRISBANE, Qld., Australia (December 12, 2022) — Following a decline in the use of cash, and the ca...
Maryland Lottery Launches New Digital Drawings
Lottery modernizes with the shift to a random number generator system Baltimore, Maryland (December 12, 2022) – As the Maryland Lottery prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2023, it ...
Saudi Opens Up Investment Prospects in Entertainment, Gaming, Hospitality Sectors
50% more venture capital funding has been raised in Saudi Arabia this year than last RIYADH ( December 10, 2022) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment (MISA) is set to host the next e...
Gambling Adverts Can be Harmful, but Reduction Will Have Minor Effect -Responsible Gaming Foundation
MALTA (December 11, 2022) — Gambling adverts “most definitely” make it difficult for gambling addicts to quit, but reducing them will not have a major effect, the general manager ...
Ohio’s Gaming Company Debuts New TV Spot For betJACK Sportsbook App
CLEVELAND, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — As the countdown continues to Ohio’s sports betting entrance, JACK Entertainment has upped the ante with a new commercial that speaks directly to ...
January 1st Marks the Re-opening of Online Sports Betting in Albania
TIRANA, Albania (December 7, 2022) — From January 1, 2023, online sports betting will reopen. This is announced in the draft budget of 2023, which foresees the reintroduction of online sports...
US Patent Issued for Lottery Ticket Dispensing Method And System With Additional Purchase Recommendation Capability
DOCUMENT ID: US 20220375313 A1 DATE PUBLISHED: 2022-11-24 INVENTORS: Rolfs; Susan Emily, Todd George; Kreider; Jacob Ezra, DiCroce; Richard Colin, Christensen; Kent D. APPLICATION NO: 17/328468...