Industry
February 25, 2025
Second US State Considers Banning Online Sports Wagering
Maryland lawmakers are considering a significant overhaul of the state’s gaming landscape with the introduction of Senate Bill 1033, which seeks to ban online sports betting as of 1 January 2026. The bill, spearheaded by Senator Joanne Benson, proposes banning sports wagering while keeping retail sportsbooks. The bill also includes provisions to refund application fees […]
Industry
February 25, 2025
Romania’s Gambling Regulator Faces Scrutiny over Online Betting Oversight
Romania’s National Office for Gambling (ONJN) is at the center of a new controversy after a scathing report published by the Court of Accounts, which found that the regulatory body has never effectively monitored online gambling in the country. The audit uncovered discrepancies in authorization fees amounting to tens of millions of lei, leading to […]
Lottery
February 25, 2025
Texas Lottery Commission Puts Forward Ban on Lottery Couriers
The Texas Lottery Commission has put forward a proposed ban on lottery courier services amid recent controversies. Local authorities have long argued that such products undermine the integrity of the lottery and are akin to online gambling. Lottery Couriers Have Stirred Controversies Lottery couriers are services, which purchase lottery tickets on behalf of players and […]
Industry
February 24, 2025
MGA Enhances Regulatory Oversight Approach, Lays Down Core Goals
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) announced that it is enhancing its regulatory oversight approach. In its latest regulatory overview, the company also outlined its core focus areas for 2025. MGA Unveils New Approach The MGA elaborated that it will be enhancing its framework to a “more evidence-driven and outcomes-focused model.” The authority elaborated that this […]
Industry
February 24, 2025
Anti-Gambling Advocates Raise Alarm over Potentially Harmful VIP Bonuses
The rapid expansion of sports betting in the United States has reignited concerns about VIP programs by gambling operators. These schemes give high-rolling gamblers exclusive perks like betting credits, gifts, and personal account hosts. Although companies claim these programs exist to reward customer loyalty, problem gambling campaigners argue they encourage risky betting patterns like chasing […]
Legal
February 21, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Faces Legal Challenge over Alleged Inaction
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is facing legal action for allegedly failing to adequately regulate Flutter Entertainment subsidiary Betfair following the tragic death of Luke Ashton, a problem gambler whose case exposed serious regulatory concerns. A 2023 inquiry concluded that Ashton died due to a gambling disorder, and evidence revealed he spent whole days gambling […]
Industry
February 21, 2025
NY Metropolitan Park Casino Secures City Planning Commission Approval
Pursing one out of a total of three New York casino licenses, Steve Cohen, the billionaire, entrepreneur and New York Mets owner, joined forces with Hard Rock Entertainment. Their casino bid, a large entertainment and gaming complex, proposes redevelopment of land currently used for a parking lot located west of Citi Field in Flushing. Only […]
Industry
February 20, 2025
Sweden to Review Gambling Act Shortly after 2024 Gaming Report
The Swedish government has decided to review the country’s Gambling Act shortly after the Spelinspektionen published the industry’s financial report for 2024. The Swedish Online Gambling Industry Association (BOS) has long requested this review. 2024 Was a Stable Year for Swedish Gambling The Swedish regulator, Spelinspektionen, reported that licensed gaming companies recorded a total turnover […]
Lottery
February 20, 2025
Lottery Jackpot Sparks Courier Services Debate in Texas
Shortly after a lucky player in Texas won a life-changing $83.5 million jackpot from the Texas Lottery with a ticket purchased through a courier app, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick expressed his dissatisfaction with these services. Patrick critiqued apps and insisted that they “violate the spirit of the law.” Courier Apps Have Been Skyrocketing in Popularity […]
Industry
February 20, 2025
Mississippi Senate and House Gambling Bills in Conflict
Mississippi was among the first states to introduce legal sports betting after PASPA’s repeal by the US Supreme Court back in 2018. While the state launched retail sports betting, efforts toward the legalization of mobile betting continue. Earlier this month, the House moved forward with a mobile sports betting bill, which passed after an 89-11 […]
