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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 […]
Industry
February 19, 2025
Vermont Lawmakers Push to Ban Online Sports Betting Just One Year After Legalization
Just a year after Vermont launched online sports betting, three state lawmakers are taking steps to bring down the entire industry. House Representatives Thomas Stevens (D), Troy Headrick (I), and Michael Mrowicki (D) have introduced House Bill H.133, aiming to repeal the law legalizing online sports betting and the state lottery. Online Sports Betting Is […]
Industry
February 19, 2025
Colombian Trade Body Raises Alarm over Increased Gambling Taxes
Colombia’s gambling sector faces increasing challenges after the government effectively imposed a 19% value-added tax (VAT) on online betting, stirring concern among regulators and industry stakeholders. The Colombian Federation of Gambling Entrepreneurs (Fecoljuegos) warned that the sudden tax increase could drive operators out of the market, destabilize state revenue streams, and fuel a boom in […]
Industry
February 19, 2025
ACMA: Network 10 Violated Gambling Advertising Regulations
Ten Network, the Australian commercial television network under the ownership of Ten Network Holdings, has been found in violation of gambling advertising regulations during its coverage of the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix in March 2024. Network 10’s First Breach Attributed to Human Error According to an investigation by the Australian Communications and Media Authority […]
