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Sri Lanka’s new gaming legislation omits a key piece of the puzzle: junket regulations bit.ly/402SIQO bit.ly/402SIQO
Sri Lanka casino bill includes no junket regulations
Draft regulations for the new Sri Lanka gaming industry do not address the licensing, taxation and regulation of casino junkets.
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June 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Sri Lanka’s new gaming legislation omits a key piece of the puzzle: junket regulations bit.ly/402SIQO bit.ly/402SIQO
Italy gambling reform brings rapid consolidation to Europe’s largest market - at current predictions, the Italian market is expected to shrink from the current 81 to around 33 concessionaires bit.ly/3HQo7Q9
Italy gambling reform brings rapid consolidation to Europe’s largest market
Higher barriers to entry in Italy could cut the online market in half, but stakeholders believe that its intentional.
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June 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Italy gambling reform brings rapid consolidation to Europe’s largest market - at current predictions, the Italian market is expected to shrink from the current 81 to around 33 concessionaires bit.ly/3HQo7Q9
#Gibraltar has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force 'high-risk' list after years of pushback from the peninsula - although the removal will face European Parliament approval once again bit.ly/449JVip
Gibraltar removed from FATF ‘high-risk’ list
The European Commission has announced the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has removed Gibraltar from its list of high-risk jurisdictions.
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June 11, 2025 at 5:36 PM
#Gibraltar has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force 'high-risk' list after years of pushback from the peninsula - although the removal will face European Parliament approval once again bit.ly/449JVip
The future growth prospects of prediction markets seem to look very bright, based on comments from Brian Quintenez made on Tuesday bit.ly/3HBIqRk
Quintenz reiterates pro-prediction market stance in confirmation hearing
Brian Quintenz answered questions about crops, crypto and more, but his comments on prediction markets were of particular interest.
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June 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The future growth prospects of prediction markets seem to look very bright, based on comments from Brian Quintenez made on Tuesday bit.ly/3HBIqRk
#GeniusSports will continue to work with the #NFL across player and game data, advertising and integrity after securing a multi-year extension to their partnership bit.ly/4dXWkt2
Genius Sports scores extended deal with NFL
Genius Sports has signed a multi-year extension to its strategic technology partnership with the National Football League (NFL).
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June 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
#GeniusSports will continue to work with the #NFL across player and game data, advertising and integrity after securing a multi-year extension to their partnership bit.ly/4dXWkt2
The #AdvertisingStandardsAuthority has ordered #Ladbrokes to pull its Ladbucks advert after concerns were raised over the in-game tokens resembling similarities to video game currencies such as V-Bucks and Robux bit.ly/44b94cz
Ladbrokes ordered to pull Ladbucks ad over game currency likeness
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ordered Ladbrokes to withdraw an advert after ruling it was of “strong appeal” to young people.
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June 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The #AdvertisingStandardsAuthority has ordered #Ladbrokes to pull its Ladbucks advert after concerns were raised over the in-game tokens resembling similarities to video game currencies such as V-Bucks and Robux bit.ly/44b94cz
#FlutterEntertainment has announced a new betting transaction fee on all sports wagers with #FanDuel in Illinois following the state’s decision to increase the tax on sports betting bit.ly/3ZWML7W
Flutter plans $0.50 transaction fee impacting FanDuel customers in Illinois due to new tax hike
Flutter Entertainment says FanDuel customers in Illinois will face a transaction fee on sports bets due to a new state betting tax.
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June 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
#FlutterEntertainment has announced a new betting transaction fee on all sports wagers with #FanDuel in Illinois following the state’s decision to increase the tax on sports betting bit.ly/3ZWML7W
North Carolina sports betting hold hits 11.65% in May while revenue also increased despite a month-on-month drop in handle bit.ly/4n0ouIg
North Carolina sports betting hold hits 11.65% in May
Sports betting hold in North Carolina reached 11.65% during May, with the state reporting increases across both revenue and handle.
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June 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
North Carolina sports betting hold hits 11.65% in May while revenue also increased despite a month-on-month drop in handle bit.ly/4n0ouIg
Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad has confirmed gambling tax in the country will increase from 12% to 18% of GGR bit.ly/44hHR7d
Brazil finance minister confirms gambling tax hike
The Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad has announced that online gambling companies could face a 50% increase in the tax rate of GGR.
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June 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad has confirmed gambling tax in the country will increase from 12% to 18% of GGR bit.ly/44hHR7d
The Betting and Gaming Council has warned that a hike in UK gambling taxes could push two thirds of players towards the unregulated market bit.ly/4dVMbNN
BGC warns UK tax hike could push two thirds of players into black market
Melanie Ellis, Partner at Northridge Law, warns smaller operators will not be able to absorb potential tax increase.
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June 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The Betting and Gaming Council has warned that a hike in UK gambling taxes could push two thirds of players towards the unregulated market bit.ly/4dVMbNN
In its analysis for iGB, the Department of Trust assesses whether gambling operators are doing enough to retain players in the UK bit.ly/4kCJzqy
DoT data: Is player churn a real problem for UK operators?
This Department of Trust (DoT) analysis uses raw transaction data to assess the stickiness of new gamblers and the overall churn rate of active players. Are operators doing enough to retain new entran...
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June 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
In its analysis for iGB, the Department of Trust assesses whether gambling operators are doing enough to retain players in the UK bit.ly/4kCJzqy
A social media feud turned deadly outside the #Bellagio after two people were killed in what police described as an “isolated incident” tied to an escalating online conflict between YouTube personalities bit.ly/3Zn4nK4
Apparent social media 'conflict' leaves two dead in Bellagio shooting
The Las Vegas Strip has had a tough year, with a deadly shooting outside the Bellagio being the latest example.
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June 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
A social media feud turned deadly outside the #Bellagio after two people were killed in what police described as an “isolated incident” tied to an escalating online conflict between YouTube personalities bit.ly/3Zn4nK4
Letitia James and the New York State Gaming Commission have sent cease-and-desist letters to 26 #sweepstakecasinos they say have been operating in the state illegally, ordering the brands to cease operations in the state bit.ly/45aWBXq
New York attorney general orders 26 online sweepstakes casinos to stop activities in state
New York AG Letitia James and the New York State Gaming Commission have sent cease-and-desist letters to 26 online sweepstakes casinos.
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June 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Letitia James and the New York State Gaming Commission have sent cease-and-desist letters to 26 #sweepstakecasinos they say have been operating in the state illegally, ordering the brands to cease operations in the state bit.ly/45aWBXq
Ireland's gambling regulator, Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland, will reassess its licensing fee structure, to be based on GGY instead of turnover, after a public consultation raised concerns bit.ly/45bJZ2l
Ireland's GRAI to consider tiered licensing fee model following industry pushback
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) will consider five-year gambling licences and a tiered licensing fee model.
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June 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Ireland's gambling regulator, Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland, will reassess its licensing fee structure, to be based on GGY instead of turnover, after a public consultation raised concerns bit.ly/45bJZ2l
#CodereOnline has retained its ability to trade on the Nasdaq exchange after the operator group made the necessary SEC filings bit.ly/3ZnPZ4f
Codere Online continues Nasdaq listing after filing 2024 annual report
Codere Online beats Nasdaq delisting process by filing required documents in June, despite various setbacks.
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June 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
#CodereOnline has retained its ability to trade on the Nasdaq exchange after the operator group made the necessary SEC filings bit.ly/3ZnPZ4f
Star’s future back on the brink as AUSTRAC pushes for AU$400M AML fine, a hit that could derail the Bally’s takeover igamingbusiness.com/casino/land-...
Star's future again uncertain as AUSTRAC pushes for AU$400 million penalty
Star Entertainment, an embattled casino, is again facing an uncertain future after federal AML proceedings continued this week.
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June 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Star’s future back on the brink as AUSTRAC pushes for AU$400M AML fine, a hit that could derail the Bally’s takeover igamingbusiness.com/casino/land-...
From McCullers’ first win on the mound since 2022 to the Pacers stunning OKC at home, here’s what shaped the sports betting world this week bit.ly/4kXx4Wo
State of the Union: McCullers staves off threat from foreign bettor; Pacers shock OKC in Game 1, more
Longshot Pacers open NBA Finals with comeback win over Thunder; Senate schedules nomination hearing for Trump's pick for CFTC chair
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June 6, 2025 at 9:48 PM
From McCullers’ first win on the mound since 2022 to the Pacers stunning OKC at home, here’s what shaped the sports betting world this week bit.ly/4kXx4Wo
Allwyn International reported a 6% year-on-year increase in revenue during Q1 on the back of further growth within its digital division bit.ly/4jAF5PO
Double-digit online growth pushes revenue up at Allwyn in Q1
Allwyn International reported a 6% rise in revenue during Q1 on the back of growth in its digital division, while earnings also edged up.
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June 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Allwyn International reported a 6% year-on-year increase in revenue during Q1 on the back of further growth within its digital division bit.ly/4jAF5PO
Gustaf Hoffstedt, Secretary General for BOS, believes Sweden’s land-based casino sector could have been profitable if private operators had been able to compete with the Svenska Spel monopoly bit.ly/3T9x4qa
Private casinos could have saved Sweden’s land-based sector, says BOS chief
Private Sweden casino operators competing with the Svenska Spel monopoly could have reinvigorated its land-based sector.
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June 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Gustaf Hoffstedt, Secretary General for BOS, believes Sweden’s land-based casino sector could have been profitable if private operators had been able to compete with the Svenska Spel monopoly bit.ly/3T9x4qa
This morning, #ATG announced the appointment of Mikael Bäcke as CEO of Hippos ATG, its new online gambling joint venture with Finnish equestrian association Suomen Hippos bit.ly/4jGmv90
ATG appoints Finland joint venture CEO
ATG has appointed Mikael Bäcke as CEO of Hippos ATG, its new online gambling joint venture with Finnish equestrian association Suomen Hippos.
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June 6, 2025 at 7:17 PM
This morning, #ATG announced the appointment of Mikael Bäcke as CEO of Hippos ATG, its new online gambling joint venture with Finnish equestrian association Suomen Hippos bit.ly/4jGmv90
#X named #Polymarket its official prediction market partner despite the platform being banned for U.S. users and unregistered with the CFTC bit.ly/4mPeqBF
Musk's X makes Polymarket official prediction market partner
Elon Musk’s social media platform X has partnered with the prediction market platform Polymarket as an offical prediction partner.
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June 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
#X named #Polymarket its official prediction market partner despite the platform being banned for U.S. users and unregistered with the CFTC bit.ly/4mPeqBF
Speaking to iGB, #Loterj president Hazenclever Lopes Cançado will continue to challenge federal court decisions to restrict its licensees' activities bit.ly/4jDqjIa
Loterj 'remains firm' in case against federal government, president insists licensees can operate nationally
Rio de Janeiro Lottery (Loterj) president Hazenclever Lopes Cançado will continue to challenge federal court decisions against the provider.
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June 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Speaking to iGB, #Loterj president Hazenclever Lopes Cançado will continue to challenge federal court decisions to restrict its licensees' activities bit.ly/4jDqjIa
All seven states that have regulated online casino in the US continued to show strong year-on-year growth in April, with revenue totaling $868.6 million for the month bit.ly/43spJbs
US online casino revenue totals $868.6 million in April, up 32.5% over 2024
The seven US states that have legalised online casinos posted another month of strong revenue growth in April.
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June 5, 2025 at 9:39 PM
All seven states that have regulated online casino in the US continued to show strong year-on-year growth in April, with revenue totaling $868.6 million for the month bit.ly/43spJbs
New Zealand's Minister for mental health, Matt Doocey, has announced an increased investment of NZ$81m to support the country's updated strategy for minimizing gambling harm bit.ly/4jDmfrg
New Zealand commits $81 million to minimise gambling harm
Mental health minister Matt Doocey announces an increased investment of NZ$81 million to support New Zealand gambling harm strategy.
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June 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
New Zealand's Minister for mental health, Matt Doocey, has announced an increased investment of NZ$81m to support the country's updated strategy for minimizing gambling harm bit.ly/4jDmfrg
Jyri Lassi joins #Veikkaus as its new general counsel and management team member, having previously worked for tech giants #PayPal and #Nokia bit.ly/4krLKwT
Veikkaus appoints former PayPal VP Lassi to top legal role
Veikkaus has announced the appointment of former PayPal vice president Jyri Lassi as its new general counsel and management team member.
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June 5, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Jyri Lassi joins #Veikkaus as its new general counsel and management team member, having previously worked for tech giants #PayPal and #Nokia bit.ly/4krLKwT