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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

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

CIDE-Bets push intensifies in Brazil

Brazil's industry forum is reinforcing its call to advance the 15% CIDE-Bets tax amid rising betting activity.

3 min read • Nov 20 • By Layla Victoria

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

ASA upholds rulings against three mobile game developers over loot box disclosures

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 5 more

ASA upholds ruling against game developers on loot box disclosures

ASA has upheld rulings against Kabam Games, Hutch Games and Nexters Global after finding that their app store listings failed to clearly disclose the presence of loot boxes.

3 min read • Nov 19 • By Jack Found

Financial Land Based + 4 more

Sky Bet relocates to Malta amidst tax rises

Reports claim the move could save the operator up to £55m.

3 min read • Nov 19 • By Beth Turner

Responsible Gambling CSR + 2 more

Brightstar Lottery releases 2024 Sustainability Report following business transformation

Brightstar Lottery has published its 2024 Sustainability Report, marking its first since completing its transition into a standalone, pure-play lottery company.

3 min read • Nov 19 • By Jack Found

Financial Land Based + 5 more

Illinois Lottery introduces new games and promotions for holiday season

Branded instant ticket offerings for Illinois Lottery players include holiday cookie cash, gnome for the holidays, jingle bell blowout, holiday bucks and $1m holiday gold.

3 min read • Nov 18 • By Kirk Geller

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 6 more

AGA Board of Directors elects Lou Jacobs as new Chairman

The Delaware North CEO will succeed former Everi Holdings Chairman and CEO Michael Rumbolz, who has helped lead the Association since his appointment in January 2024.

3 min read • Nov 18 • By Kirk Geller