Oregon Sports Betting Handle Drops to $24 Million in March
Oregon State Lottery has released its monthly revenue report revealing a sports betting handle of just $24,054,960 down 18.7% on February's handle of $29,600,150.
Regulation
Ontario Drafts Regulations with Big Implications for Gambling Advertising and Marketing in Canada
Bye-bye VIP Programs?
LeoVegas Fined for Allowing Customer Deposits Potentially Linked to Organized Crime
The Swedish Gambling Authority Spelinspektionen has fined online gaming company LeoVegas SEK 2 million (€197,051) for breaching customer due diligence regulations. The breach occurred in 2019 during Sweden's first year of market regulation.
Michigan Sports Betting Handle Reaches Record-breaking $383.7 Million in March
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has revealed that sportsbook operators posted a record-breaking sports betting handle of $383,691,892 for the month of March. This represents a 15.1% increase on February's handle of $325,569,037.
Indiana Sports Betting Handle Grows by 21.4% to Over $316 Million in March
The Indiana Gaming Commission has released its latest monthly revenue report showing that the state's sportsbooks posted a sports betting handle of $316,717,762.
Japan’s Casino Draft Lists Nine Permitted Games and Stresses Need for Clean Image
The Japan Casino Regulatory Commission has released a draft of proposed regulations that will govern the nation's casino industry. The draft includes a list of nine games that are currently banned but which are set to be legalized as part of the government's redevelopment plans for the industry.
Canada Legal Sportsbetting Bill Receives Approval
Following its third reading Thursday evening, the Canadian House of Commons adopted Bill C-218 to repeal the existing ban on single-game sports betting in Canada,
Australian Authorities Order Internet Providers to Block Four Gambling Websites
The Australian Communicates and Media authority (ACMA) has ordered internet service providers to block four more offshore websites offering unlicensed gambling services and products.
Gambling Industry News
Pennsylvania Posts $560.2 Million Sports Betting Handle for March
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has released its latest monthly reports showing that the state's licensed sportsbook operators posted a sports betting handle of $560,259,181 for the month of March. The latest figures mark a 9% rise on February's handle of $509,547,820.
Casino News
Las Vegas Casinos Could Return to 100% Capacity by June 1st
Las Vegas Casinos could be allowed to open at 100% capacity by June 1st according to an announcement by Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak.
Casino News
Arizona Governor Signs Compact Amendment Legalizing Sports Betting at Tribal Casinos
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has signed legislation that amends the state's tribal gaming compact to allow for the expansion of existing gaming and the introduction of sports betting.
Gambling Business News
DraftKings to Open Arizona Sportsbook Through PGA Tour Deal
DraftKings and the PGA Tour have announced that they will expand their current commercial partnership tp allow DraftKings market access for retail and mobile sports betting in Arizona pending regulatory approval.
Gambling Industry News
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Faces Football Ban Over Bethard Shareholding
AC Milan Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic could face a three-year ban due to his shareholding in Malta-based betting operator Bethard.
Casino News
Alabama Senators Approve Casino, Lottery, and Sports Betting Bill
Alabama senators have approved legislation that will allow voters to decide whether or not the state will have a lottery, casinos, and sportsbooks.
Gambling Industry News
Maryland Lawmakers Compromise to Approve Sports Betting Bill
Maryland senators have approved a sports betting bill that will allow as many as 60 online operators and 30 retail sportsbooks to operate within the state.