Public Gaming Industry
Regulatory Issues
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Reports October Revenue
HARRISBURG, PA: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported today that the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gam…
Danish Gambling Authority stresses Financial Action Task Force (FATF) updated high-risk jurisdictions
Denmark’s Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, has drawn attention to the latest updates from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on h…
New York State could lose one of its five Off-Track Betting operators with Catskill OTB set to pause operations next week
After nearly half a century of operation, Catskill OTB will cease accepting bets on 30 November across the 13 bars and restaurants in the s…
California gaming tribes and sports betting giants join forces against unregulated sweepstakes sites
California’s powerful gaming tribes and major online sports betting companies, including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Fanatics, have un…
UK Gambling Commission CEO Briefing 2024 - Andrew Rhodes speech
15 November 2024Speech by Andrew Rhodes
This speech was delivered by chief executive Andrew Rhodes at the CEO Briefing on 14 November 2024…
IAGR appoints CEO of UAE gaming regulator as new board member
The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) has officially announced the addition of four new trustees to its Board, includin…
Tabcorp pays $262,000 penalty for illegal in-play bets
Tabcorp Holdings Limited (Tabcorp) has paid a $262,920 penalty for taking online in-play sports bets, which is illegal in Australia.
An Au…
Michigan regulator authorizes BetMGM to host multi-state internet poker with New Jersey players
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has approved BetMGM to operate multi-state online poker games, allowing players in Michigan to com…
Online casino in France: government meets stakeholders after delaying plans for regulation
The government held a meeting to take feedback from stakeholders.
France.- The government has held a meeting with gambling operators and o…
Ireland: Gambling Regulation Act Enacted
Two weeks ago, Dublin People covered the historic passing of the Gambling Regulation Act through Leinster House.
Within the last two week…
The launch of the Horseshoe Casino app in Ontario, Canada last week means Michiganites using the platform can now take their play across the border
The launch of the Horseshoe Casino app in Ontario last week means Michiganites using the platform can now take their play across the border…
Finland confirms gambling licensing system no later than January 2026
Finland’s Ministry of the Interior has confirmed that the country’s gambling system will become a licensing system no later than the beginn…
EU Commission deems FDJ monopoly fair, but increases payment to €477m
The adjustment from €380m follows two 2020 complaints that the amount was too low.
Key points:
- The European Commission has called FDJ's…
Gambling in the Netherlands: health association calls for ban on all online gambling ads
The Dutch Association of Mental Health and Addiction Care says gambling ads are a threat to young people.
The Netherlands.- The Dutch Asso…
Gambling in the Netherlands: health association calls for ban on all online gambling ads
The Dutch Association of Mental Health and Addiction Care says gambling ads are a threat to young people.
The Netherlands.- The Dutch Asso…
UKGC pledges to combat economic threat of Black Market
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is ramping up efforts to combat unlicensed gambling, which it views as a serious threat to society and th…
Spanish gambling operators criticise move to reimpose advertising restrictions
The industry body Jdigital has called for the government to work with operators.
Spain.- The Spanish online gambling trade body Jdigital h…
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has fined NetX Betting €675,000 for offering online gaming without a licence on two platforms
The Dutch gambling regulator said players Dutch players are able to access the company’s illegal offerings via Pferdewetten and BetBird.
T…
IAGR 2024 Conference keynote – Andrew Rhodes speech
21 October 2024
This speech was delivered by chief executive Andrew Rhodes at the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) Co…
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board took a key step toward multi-state online poker by approving a request to join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement
Pennsylvania is another step closer to launching multi-state poker after regulators gave their unanimous approval Wednesday for the state’s…
UK Gambling Commission embarks on black market study to improve monitoring efforts
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is developing its first ever comprehensive study of the UK black market to help improve its monitoring of…
Gambling in Ukraine: industry body asks Google to stop blocking ads
The Ukrainian Gambling Council (UGC) has asked Google to allow licensed gambling operators to advertise their services.
Ukraine.- The Ukra…
Ireland's new gambling regulation bill becomes law
17 October 2024
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Minister of State at the Department of Justice with responsibility for Law Reform, James Browne TD, ha…
Online gambling in Finland: regulated market could launch earlier than expected
Finland’s gambling legislation will be sent to the European Commission by the end of this year.
Finland.- The planned opening of a competi…
Ireland: Lottery betting ban to be considered in Seanad on Tuesday
A possible ban on bookies taking bets on the National Lottery will be considered in the Seanad on Tuesday 8/10. Bookies accepting bets on…
Brazil to impose restrictions on payments for sports betting and online gambling
The Brazilian government, under President Lula, announced plans to introduce restrictions on payments for sports betting and online gamblin…
Massachusetts gaming regulators moving forward with long-stalled data collection project
Massachusetts gaming regulators are finally moving forward with a long-stalled data collection project dealing with problem gambling. Commi…