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Maryland regulator issues warning against prediction market operations

Maryland regulator warns against prediction market operations

The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission stated offering a sporting event contract through a DCM without a valid sports wagering license would be deemed as an 'illegal activity.'

3 min read • Nov 20 • By Kirk Geller

Elite Casino Resorts gains regulatory approval for Iowa casino acquisition

The operator announced it would be acquiring Catfish Bend Casino and FunCity Resort on August 26 and will officially rename the property Great River Casino Resort following closing.

3 min read • Nov 20 • By Kirk Geller

Financial Land Based + 2 more

Casino del Mar advances $102m renovation plan

The property completed a $9.7m upgrade at La Concha Resort as part of Paulson Puerto Rico's broader investment strategy for The Condado Collection.

3 min read • Nov 20 • By Milagros del Priore

Two men squaring off across a desk in a heated moment

Responsible Gambling Trade Associations + 2 more

Safer Gambling Week: Could channelisation come from consequences rather than coddling?

In the latest webinar hosted as part of Safer Gambling Week, the speakers discussed how they could improve channelisation efforts, and whether pivoting to a different direction would yield better results.

5 min read • Nov 20 • By Megan Elswyth

Financial Land Based + 2 more

SJM Holdings acquires L'Arc Hotel; exits Ponte 16 deal

The decisions are part of SJM Resorts' core business development strategy.

3 min read • Nov 20 • By Beth Turner

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 1 more

Alice Guo jailed for life over human trafficking and iGaming scam

Legal proceedings conclude after years of investigation into a large-scale scam centre.

3 min read • Nov 20 • By Claire McKernan

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

UK Government introduces voluntary code for prize draw operators

The UK Government has introduced a voluntary code of conduct for prize draw operators, setting out new standards for player protection and transparency across the gambling sector.

3 min read • Nov 20 • By Shaan Khan

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 5 more

RWA research: Australians are losing AU$3.9bn a year to illegal offshore gambling

RWA warns of growing consumer harm as unregulated sites expand rapidly.

3 min read • Nov 20 • By Shaan Khan

PGCB revokes VGT operator’s license, fines two other $89,500

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 5 more

PGCB revokes VGT operator's license, fines two others $89,500

The Board revoked establishment and individual principal licenses and ceased operations for Mann & Sidhu, which operate VGTs at Bald Eagle Truck Stop in McElhattan, Pennsylvania.

3 min read • Nov 19 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 5 more

Brazil's Chamber of Deputies rejects tax increase on betting revenue

The proposal would have seen the tax rate on operators' GGR rise to 18%, which would have a 'considerable impact' on the tax burden of companies licensed to operate throughout Brazil.

3 min read • Nov 19 • By Kirk Geller