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No longer United: Shareholders urged to declassify Penn Entertainment Board

It seems that Penn Entertainment could be in for another public dispute with shareholders this year, too.

1 min read • May 1 • By Megan Elswyth

Q&A: Swedish Poker Association calls for licensing overhaul after Ministry of Finance meeting

The Swedish Poker Association recently met with the Ministry of Finance to discuss reforming Sweden’s poker licensing system amid regulatory and market challenges. Global Gambling Insider followed up with Chairman Mauritz Altikardes.

7 min read • Apr 30 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Land Based Trade Associations + 1 more

BHA introduces new rules and opens fifth iteration of the Workforce Survey

The BHA hopes the changes will encourage the public to engage with horseracing, while the survey will highlight areas of improvement for behind-the-scenes staff.

2 min read • Apr 28 • By Megan Elswyth

Land Based Trade Associations + 1 more

British horseracing ticket sales increase following Project Beacon launch

The changes to the sport have seen a notable increase in general admissions in both larger and smaller venues across the UK.

2 min read • Apr 28 • By Megan Elswyth

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 3 more

After Brandenburg talks, DSWV calls for stronger regulatory dialogue

After two slot machine operator associations met with politicians in Brandenburg, the German Sports Betting Association (DSWV), highlighted the need for greater regulatory dialogue during a recent Bavarian parliamentary meeting.

1 min read • Apr 27 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

Industry tells Brandenburg politicians: Future of slot machines is in your hands

Members of the Brandenburg State Parliament, representatives of the regional Government and German industry stakeholders came together for political discussions.

1 min read • Apr 24 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

EGBA warns EU gambling levy could boost illegal gambling

EGBA argues that introducing an EU-level online gambling levy on top of existing national gambling taxes would be fundamentally unworkable.

1 min read • Apr 16 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 5 more

PAGCOR urges the industry to “support each other” as Middle East tensions rise

Countless businesses and customers are being affected by rising fuel prices.

2 min read • Apr 15 • By Megan Elswyth

LVCVA approves $450,000 funding to sponsor Darts Championship in July

Financial Land Based + 3 more

LVCVA approves $450,000 multi-year sponsorship of World Masters Darts Championship

The LVCVA agreed to sponsor the World Masters Darts Championship and Beer Festival through 2028, representing the first time the international competition will be hosted in the US.

2 min read • Apr 14 • By Kirk Geller

Responsible Gambling Trade Associations + 3 more

Romania: BRAT calls for non-discriminatory gambling ad rules across all platforms

A local media industry association, BRAT, said that any restriction on gambling advertising should cover not only domestic media but also global social media platforms, including TikTok, YouTube and Facebook.

1 min read • Apr 14 • By Marieta Lezaic