Industry
June 28, 2024
Michigan Gambling Regulator Secures Additional Funding for More Staff
Lawmakers in Michigan dedicated additional funds to the state’s gambling regulator, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). On Thursday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and state legislators approved the addition of $1.9 million in funding for the MGCB as a part of the state’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The vital funding will support the creation of […]
Industry
June 27, 2024
Reiner Moser to Chair Germany’s Gambling Regulator GGL
Baden-Württemberg official Reiner Moser will take over as chair of the board of directors at Germany’s gambling regulator, the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), starting 1 July 2024. Moser, currently the head of a department in the Ministry of the Interior for digitization and local government, will replace the outgoing chair, state secretary Udo Götze. […]
Industry
June 27, 2024
Spelinspektionen Issues Fine and Warning against Folkspel
Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, constantly monitors the activity of licensed operators in the country, ensuring their compliance with the established regulatory framework. The gambling watchdog leverages a proactive approach and not only monitors the legal sector but also combats illegal gambling activities. Breaches of the established gambling regulations can be subject to a wide range […]
Industry
June 27, 2024
GambleAware Asks the Next Government to Take a Firmer Stance on Gambling Ads
GambleAware continues its push for a ban on betting ads at sporting events, arguing that such a measure has the public’s backing. The charity quoted recent research that underscored public support for stricter controls on gambling advertising. As the betting industry continues to grow, GambleAware believes that a more impactful approach is needed. Despite praising […]
Casino
June 27, 2024
Iowa: Linn County Casino Developers Consider Reapplying for License
The future developers of a proposed casino project in Linn County, Iowa, anticipate applying for a license with the state gambling regulator once again. The latest push marks a years-long effort toward expanding land-based gambling. Over the last decade, the Iowa gambling watchdog, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC), declined two proposals calling for […]
Industry
June 26, 2024
PPATK Finds 7,000 Gambling Transactions Tied to House Members
Indonesia’s Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (Pusat Pelaporan dan Analisis Transaksi Keuangan or PPATK) has come across thousands of transactions on gaming sites allegedly involving over 1,000 House of Representatives members as well as House Secretariat staff. The country regards gambling as a crime with punishments going up to six years in prison. 63,000 […]
Casino
June 26, 2024
Gambling Inspector in Maine Claims Retaliation by Boss over Concerns
Currently, the regulation of gambling activities in Maine is in the hands of the Maine Gambling Control Unit. An ongoing goal for the agency is to oversee gambling activities across the state, providing effective, efficient and consistent regulation. As such, the authority constantly monitors the activities of land-based casinos. Online betting, which launched in November, […]
Industry
June 26, 2024
North Carolina’s Gambling Expansion Debate Intensifies with Donations
North Carolina was among the states that launched retail sports betting in March 2021. Several years later, this March, the state officially launched its mobile betting market, paving the way for the further expansion of industry leaders such as FanDuel, DraftKings, Caesars and BetMGM, among other operators. Amid the expansion of gambling activities with the […]
Industry
June 25, 2024
Kanon Gaming Receives $666K Fine from Spelinspektionen in Sweden
Across Europe, licensed gambling service providers are subject to a range of regulations. This includes strict rules related to duty of care, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing, among other important regulations the operators need to comply with. In case of breaches, penalties such as fines and even license revocation are possible. A recent case related […]
Industry
June 25, 2024
Massachusetts Considers New Gambling Advertising Regulations
Massachusetts authorities are considering new recommendations to restrict gambling advertising amid an increase in problem gambling. The rapid growth of the state’s gambling industry has, unfortunately, caused higher harm rates, sparking a need for improved safeguards. While Massachusetts has been actively cracking down on misleading ads and trying to limit the frequency of advertising, proponents […]
