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Industry
May 24, 2024
MGA’s GREF 2024 Conference Underscored the Importance of Unity in Regulation
The Malta Gaming Authority just hosted the Gaming Regulators European Forum’s (GREF) 2024 conference in Malta. The important event took place from May 20 to 22 and was attended by more than 90 representatives of regulatory bodies from over 25 countries. This year’s event welcomed regulators from other continents for the first time, expanding the […]
Industry
May 24, 2024
KSA to Take Stricter Action against Halls without Permits
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) announced that it will enforce stricter measures in order to combat illegal gambling machines. This announcement was prompted by the increasing number of reports about violations in the Netherlands. According to the KSA, the authority continues to receive reports about operator companies that do not comply with the Dutch […]
Sports
May 24, 2024
Massachusetts Senate Declines Sports Betting Tax Rate Increase
Available in nearly 40 US states, legal sports betting already reaches a large number of the country’s population. With regulation of the activity in the hands of lawmakers in different states, the tax rate is different from one jurisdiction to the other. Massachusetts was among the states that legalized betting in 2022 but it wasn’t […]
Industry
May 23, 2024
Dutch Study: Offshore Operators Allow Minors to Gamble
The Dutch arm of Quality Mark for Responsible Affiliates – Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates (KVA) – has published a new study that shows how easy it is for minors to gamble with unlicensed companies. While legal operators can only offer gambling to players over 18, their illegal counterparts often allow customers to open accounts and deposit […]
Industry
May 23, 2024
July Election Announced by PM Sunak Delays Gambling Reform
On May 22, the UK’s Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, made a surprise announcement regarding an unexpected election scheduled for July 4. The news came at a time when the UK was fully involved in the implementation of several gambling reforms featured in the April 2023 white paper, triggering several questions regarding the future of the […]
Industry
May 23, 2024
Poland: STS Pursues Appeal over Ministry of Finance AML Fine
In a deal dating back to last summer, the leading gaming and entertainment group, Entain, announced the acquisition of STS, a leading bookmaker in Poland. The acquisition, valued at £750 million ($955.6 million), took STS private, although the company was previously traded on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. In January 2022, STS received a fine by […]
Industry
May 23, 2024
PAGCOR Shuts Jade Sportsbet Down Over Unpaid Fees
Jade Entertainment and Gaming Technologies, a Philippines-based gaming and betting operator, has been forced to shut down the operations of its sports betting brand. This development was the result of Jade Sportsbet missing the deadline to pay its mandatory fees. Inside Asian Gaming (IAG) reported that the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), a body […]
Industry
May 23, 2024
Star’s Suitability for Sydney Casino License in Doubt
One of the largest gambling and entertainment operators in Australia, Star Entertainment, remains subject to regulatory scrutiny, amid the ongoing second investigation in New South Wales (NSW) into its operations. The inquiry is led by Adam Bell SC and seeks to determine whether the operator is suitable to hold a license for its Sydney casino. […]
Industry
May 23, 2024
Parx CEO: Skill Games Are Cannibalizing PA Slots Revenue
Parx Casino’s chief executive, Eric Hausler, has commented on the controversial skill games, alleging that the vertical’s existence is cannibalizing casino revenue in Pennsylvania. Skill machines have firmly cemented their position in the state and are enjoyed by many players. Skill games continue to be hotly debated by industry experts as their proponents seek regulation. […]
Industry
May 23, 2024
Brazil Publishes Licensing Requirements for Gambling Operators
On 21 May 2024, Brazil’s Ministry of Finance’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting published Ordinance SPA/MF nº 827, establishing the regulatory framework for gambling operator licensing. This Ordinance lays out the general rules for the authorization procedure, including the required documentation and applicable deadlines, marking another vital step toward the long-expected launch of the country’s […]
