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Lottery.com secures $18.0m in funding from Prosperity Investment Management.

GCN journalistsDecember 28, 2023

Lottery technology broker Lottery.com has secured an $18.0m (£14.2m/€16.4m) investment commitment from financial group Prosperity Investment Management. Lottery.com said it will use the funds to “accelerate” its strategic acquisition plans. It also said the Prosperity investment will support market development initiatives for both its Lottery.com and Sports.com brands. Prosperity will fund Lottery.com through an investment

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ALH Neighborhood fined AU$480,000 for breaching Victoria working rules.

GCN journalistsDecember 26, 2023

The Victoria Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has fined the Australian Leisure and Hospitality (ALH) Group AU$480,000 (£257,271/€296,494/US$326,469) for breaching rules over operating hours. VGCCC ruled eight ALH venues in Victoria ran electronic gaming machines (EGMs) outside permitted operating hours. The regulator said the facilities also failed to observe mandatory shutdown periods. Venues flagged

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GambleAware appoints skilled Boucher as trustee.

GCN journalistsDecember 25, 2023

GambleAware has announced the appointment of Andy Boucher, previously a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), as a new trustee. Boucher will join the GambleAware board and support the charity’s commissioning of best practice prevention, education, treatment and support services. GambleAware served the Great Britain gambling market. Boucher is a retired senior professional services partner and chartered

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Play’n GO and William Hill link up to toughen Italian presence.

GCN journalistsDecember 21, 2023

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Curaçao gambling regulation bill enters parliament.

GCN journalistsDecember 20, 2023

A bill that will regulate how gambling is operated in Curaçao is now with the country’s parliament for approval. The ministry of finance has also issued notice to licence holders under the current law (NOOGH) regarding the milestones for a seamless transition to the new legislative framework. The incoming National Ordinance for Games of Chance

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Malta Gaming Authority names Mizzi as unique CEO.

GCN journalistsDecember 18, 2023

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has announced the appointment of Charles Mizzi as its new chief executive, with effect from next month. Mizzi will officially begin his new role as CEO at the Malta regulator on 26 January. He will replace Charles Brincat, who is stepping down after two years at the helm. He joins the MGA

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Lottery.com finds new management group as McGahan turns into CEO.

GCN journalistsDecember 13, 2023

Lottery technology broker Lottery.com has announced a new senior leadership team, with Matthew McGahan taking on the role of CEO. McGahan becomes CEO on permanent basis having served in the role in the interim since July 2023. This followed the departure of Mark Gustavson after only taking the position in February at Lottery.com. McGahan joined Lottery.com as chair in October last

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Singapore regulator issued S$2.3m in fines to Motels World Sentosa.

GCN journalistsDecember 12, 2023

The Singapore Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) has fined Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) a total of S$2.3m (£1.3m/€1.6m/US$1.7m) for failing to perform customer due diligence checks. The GRA said Resorts World Sentosa breached several Singapore laws by not carrying out the required checks. These include the Casino Control Act 2006 and the Casino Control (Prevention of Money

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Boyd confirms $0.16 quarterly dividend.

GCN journalistsDecember 11, 2023

Boyd Gaming has announced its board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 (£0.13/€0.15) per share. Those holding Boyd shares at the close of business on 22 December will be eligible for the payment. The dividend is payable to shareholders on 15 January 2024. Boyd will make the payment on the back

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DraftKings faces lawsuit over “counterfeit” signal-up bonus in Massachusetts.

GCN journalistsDecember 10, 2023

The Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) in Massachusetts has filed a class action lawsuit against DraftKings on behalf of two players alleging a bonus offered by the operator was not clear enough. According to the suit, the two players, Shane Harris and Melissa Scanlon, are questioning a sign-up promotion from DraftKings. Massachusetts-based PHAI and its Center

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Lottery.com secures $18.0m in funding from Prosperity Investment Management.

ALH Neighborhood fined AU$480,000 for breaching Victoria working rules.

GambleAware appoints skilled Boucher as trustee.

Play’n GO and William Hill link up to toughen Italian presence.

Curaçao gambling regulation bill enters parliament.

Malta Gaming Authority names Mizzi as unique CEO.

Lottery.com finds new management group as McGahan turns into CEO.

Singapore regulator issued S$2.3m in fines to Motels World Sentosa.

Boyd confirms $0.16 quarterly dividend.

UK sports bodies unveil current “socially to blame” sponsorship codes of behavior.

British operators beat £100m pledge to kind out gambling harms.

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Philippine mayor linked to POGO crimes on the drag, senator threatened.