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Curaçao gambling regulation bill enters parliament.
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
Massachusetts November earnings – are we seeing ESPN Bet’s first surge?.
Massachusetts’ gaming revenue dropped during November despite seeing its monthly sports betting handle record smashed. More interestingly however, was Penn Interactive’s surge in wagers. Casino takings were pretty much flat compared to the previous month according to figures released by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. However, a good month for punters saw sports betting accrual win
Malta Gaming Authority names Mizzi as unique CEO.
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
Spain gambling income jumps 23.6% to €304.2m in Q3.
Gross gambling revenue (GGR) in Spain increased by 23.6% year-on-year to €304.3m (£261.2m/€332.3m) in Q3, though this was lower than the second quarter. The figure was comfortably ahead of €240.8m in Q3 last year. However, the total fell 2.7% short of the €312.6m generated in revenue in Spain during Q2 of this year. Breaking down the Q3
Gambling Rate launches new consultations on fines.
The Gambling Commission has announced a number of fresh consultations in relation to financial penalties. The hope is the consultations, lasting 13 weeks, will bring “greater clarity and transparency” to how penalties are calculated. The starting point for fines will be considered, as well as whether the penalties will be judged against the gross gambling
Liechtenstein authorities extends ban on online gambling except 2028.
Online gambling will continue to be prohibited in Liechtenstein until 2028 after the government extended its ban. Gambling was legalised in Liechtenstein in 2010. However, the inability for online operators to gain a licence means online gambling is unavailable in the country. This fresh extension on processing of online gambling licence applications will run until
Vermont to open online cellular sports activities making a bet on 11 January 2024.
Vermont Governor Phil Scott and Department of Liquor and Lottery Commissioner Wendy Knight have announced legal online sports betting will launch in the Green Mountain State on 11 January. Players in Vermont can download apps from licensed operators and place legal bets online from this date. Consumers will soon be able to pre-register with operators
Lottery.com finds new management group as McGahan turns into CEO.
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
Singapore regulator issued S$2.3m in fines to Motels World Sentosa.
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