UK Gambling Commission Fines EU Lotto and Orders Firm to Go Through Audit Following Money Laundering Failures
company failed to implement correct money laundering procedures
Gambling Industry News
UK Gambling Review Set to Recommend Ban on Football Shirt Gambling Sponsorship
According to a report published by Sportsmail, the UK government is set to place a ban on gambling companies sponsoring football shirts. The news comes as a review into the country's gambling laws is coming to a close with a full report including recommendations expected in the coming months.
Netherlands Regulator Targets Unlicensed Operators and Individuals With Strict New Measures
The Netherlands Gambling Authority, De Kansspelautoriteit, has announced that it will implement new measures to force unlicensed gambling operators to withdraw from the Dutch market.
Mississippi Sports Betting Activity Drops 30% for Second Month in a Row
The latest monthly revenue report from the Mississippi Gaming Commission reveals that the state's licensed sports betting operators reported accepting $21.4 million in wagers throughout the month of August.
Entain Release Second Statement on DraftKings €19.1 Billion Takeover Bid Following Media Speculation
Entain has released a second statement following intense media speculation
Connecticut Sports Betting Set for Launch on October 7th but Soft Launch Could Come Earlier
Legal Sports betting is finally coming to Connecticut and according to Gov. Ned Lamont's chief of staff, Paul Mounds, the official launch date for the industry is set for October 7th.
UKGC Faces New Probe by Parliamentary Group Into Its ‘Competency and Effectiveness’ as a Regulator
UK Parliamentary All-Party Betting and Gaming Group investigation looking into the ‘competency and effectiveness' of UKGC
Michigan Retail Sports Betting Bounces Back with 36.2% Increase in Revenue for Month of August
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has released its latest monthly revenue report revealing that the state's licensed sportsbooks accepted $208.5 million in wagers throughout the month of August up 1% on the previous month's total.
USA Casino & Gambling Industry News
New Jersey Gambling Revenues Drop Slightly as Operators Report Second-highest Figures of 2021
slight drop in revenues
Regulation
Major Changes to Gambling in Northern Ireland Planned as Amendment Bill Introduced
Deirdre Hargey, Northern Ireland's Minister for Communities, has presented the Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Amendment) Bill to the Northern Ireland Assembly. This marks the first of a seven-step process that must be completed before the amendment expires in 2022.
Sportsbetting News
Sports Merchandise Company Fanatics Reportedly in Advanced Talks to Purchase Sportsbook
Sports Merchandise company Fanatics is reported to be in advanced negotiations with both Rush Street Interactive (RSI) and Betsson to purchase one of their sports betting operations.
Sportsbetting News
Oregon Sports Betting Activity Continues to Drop as Lottery Reveals August Worst Month of 2021
The Oregon Lottery has released its latest monthly revenue report showing that sports betting activity in the Beaver State dropped by just over 3% as local sports fans placed $17.6 million in wagers throughout August.
Regulation
Gambling Operator Stocks Plummet as Macau Announces 45-day Consultation Period Ahead of Industry Overhaul
Wednesday saw Macau casino operator stocks fall by as much as a third, losing approximately $14 billion in value, as the government began a regulatory revamp that may see its officials ramp up industry oversight in the world's largest gambling market.
Sportsbetting News
Iowa Sports Betting Activity Grows by 22% During August as Industry Recovers from Mid-Summer Slump
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has released its latest sports wagering monthly revenue report revealing that the state's licensed sports betting operators accepted $108.4 million in bets throughout the month of August.
Casino News
Ohio Casinos and Racinos Set Another Revenue Record for the Month of August
The Ohio Casino Control Commission has released its latest monthly revenue report showing that the state's licensed casinos and racinos set a new monthly record for the month of August as revenues topped $194.3 million for the month.