Public Gaming Industry
Regulatory Issues
State-run People’s Bank of China pledges to crack down on gambling-related cross-border capital flow
Combating cross-border gambling-related financial chains will be a “major political mission” assigned by China’s Central Government, accord…
UK: Influential group of MPs calls for total ban on gambling advertising
Exclusive: report proposing far tighter regulation for industry could shape government review
Gambling adverts should be banned, an influe…
UK Gambling Commission Information for operators re-opening land-based gambling premises
As restrictions on the lockdown ease the Commission has published a number of frequently asked questions covering its expectations from lan…
FTC Could Approve Eldorado/Caesars Deal Before July, Brokerage Firm Claims
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) could sign off on Eldorado Resorts Inc.’s (NASDAQ:ERI) $17.3 billion acquisition of rival Caesars Entert…
Svenska Spel has called for the Swedish government to ban Secondary Lottery betting
Shadows threaten the financing of public utilities June 8, 2020
When the new Gaming Act was introduced, the government made it clear tha…
Dutch Justice Minister orders online operators to wipe existing player databases
Dutch Justice Minister Sander Dekker has announced that operators will have to delete their existing customer databases when they receive a…
The Nevada Gaming Control Board releases memo outlining health and safety polices for casinos must include in COVID-19 prevention plan
The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Friday released a memo outlining health and safety policies that casinos must include in their COVID-19…
Malta Announces Gradual Lifting of COVID-19 Restrictions
Malta Announces Gradual Lifting of COVID-19 Restrictions
VALLETTA — Malta has announced a gradual lifting of coronavirus restrictions as t…
La Française des Jeux (FDJ Group) Release of the 2019 Universal Registration Document
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La Française des Jeux (Paris:FDJ) (FDJ), France’s leading gaming operator, announces the release of its 2019 Universal Re…
AGA Applauds New Regulations Allowing Gaming Companies to Apply for Small Business Loans
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Svenska Spel has called on Swedish licensees to step up
Changes afoot as Swedish minister proposes stronger measures
Svenska Spel has called on Swedish licensees to step up after the country’s S…
Nevada gaming regulators outline steps for reopening casinos
CLICK HERE to read the Procedures for Reopening casinos after Temporary Closure Due to COVID-19 from the Nevada Gaming Control Board
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Sweden to Limit Online Betting During Coronavirus Outbreak
STOCKHOLM (REUTERS) - Sweden said on Thursday it would introduce a limit on how much punters could gamble in online casinos for the duratio…
Gambling activities to be resumed in Colombia with some restrictions
Last week, the Colombian government decided to end the shutdown put in place to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and allow gambling businesses t…
SVENSKA SPEL: Misleading statistics by news media about the Swedes' gaming at online casinos
In several news media, figures from the Gaming Inspectorate have been presented these days which are said to show a large increase in the n…
‘No timeline’ for Ukrainian gambling legalisation
The odds are once again lengthening for the legalisation of gambling in Ukraine, with the country’s latest gaming bill put on the back-burn…
Belgian Gaming Commission Appoints Magali Clavie as its President
The Belgian Gambling Commission (BGC) has appointed Magali Clavie as its new President. Clavie is a retired Judge of the Brussels High Cour…
Singapore to Overhaul National Gambling Regulator for 2021
Singapore’s gambling regulator, the Casino Regulatory Authority (CRA), will be overhauled, combining the functions of multiple branches of…
Tribal governments to get $8 billion from CARES Act
(The Center Square) – Tribal councils are facing unprecedented challenges in countering the spread of the coronavirus across tribal lands…
Brazil’s Regional Court overturns injunction, lottery stores return to essential services
Brazil’s Regional Court overturns injunction, lottery stores return to essential services
The TRF-2 (Federal Regional Court of the 2nd Reg…
Illinois video gaming operations and all casino gambling operations in Illinois until at least April 30
CHICAGO (WICS/WRSP) — In accordance with Governor JB Pritzker's Stay At Home order extension, the Illinois Gaming Board has announced new m…
Lottery Secretary Leaves Office in Brazil With Possible Betting Repercussions
Brazil’s Betting Industry faces on-going regulations but the departure of a key figure may not impact the ultimate results.
Alexandre Mano…
Belgium introduces changes in lottery and gambling rules
Belgium introduces changes in lottery and gambling rules
Belgium’s National Lottery has seen a drop in sales of 30 per cent since the…
OPAP Regulatory 2020 Financial Calendar
Regulatory announcements
2020 Financial Calendar
01/04/2020
OPAP S.A., in accordance with articles 4.1.2. & 4.1.4.3.1. o…
North American Gaming Regulators Association postpones annual conference
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the North American Gaming Regulators Association's (NAGRA) Annual Conference, originally slated for 2-4 June…
Odds are, coronavirus will crimp Pennsylvania lottery fund, which could hurt programs for seniors
With a stay-at-home order in effect for Lehigh, Northampton and 17 other Pennsylvania counties, state lottery officials are reporting decli…
UK: Covid-19 - A message from Neil McArthur to online gambling operators
Since I wrote to you last week, the response to Covid-19 has affected everyone in Great Britain. Over the last week, I have spoken to re…