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Mississippi Operators Post Sports Betting Handle of $36.1M for Month of May

Mississippi Operators Post Sports Betting Handle of $36.1M for Month of May

The Mississippi Gaming Commission's latest monthly revenue report shows that the state's licensed sportsbooks posted a sports betting handle of $36,125,895.57 for the month of May. This represents an 8.9% % increase from April's handle of $32,917,836.38 but is still well short of January’s record-breaking handle of $67,707,627.70.

Norway Introduces New Law Placing Tighter Restrictions on International Gambling Companies

Norway's government has introduced a new gambling law that will place tighter restrictions on international betting and gambling operators that offer unlicensed services in Norway.

14 Gambling Regulators Call for Reinstatement of EU Expert Group on Gambling

Gambling regulators from 14 EU Member States have written to the European Commission requesting that the Commission-mandated EU Expert Group on Gambling be reinstated. The decision to contact the European Commission was confirmed by René Jansen, Chairperson of the Dutch Gambling Authority in a webinar held by The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA).

Pennsylvania Sports Betting Handle Drops by 6.7% to $447.4M for Month of May

The latest monthly revenue report from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board shows that licensed sportsbooks in the state posted a sports betting handle of $447,465,027 for the month of May. This marks a 6.67% drop on April's handle of $479,411,021 while January's handle of $615,294,827 remains the highest handle of 2021.

New Jersey Sports Betting Handle Climbs 8.1% to $814.2M for Month of May

New Jersey Sports Betting Handle Climbs 8.1% to $814.2M for Month of May

According to the latest monthly revenue report released by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, the state’s licensed retail and online sportsbooks posted a combined handle of $814,270,654 for the month of May. The latest figures mark an 8.1% jump on April’s handle of $748M.

Ohio Set for Legal Sports Betting in 2022 as Senate Passes Legislation

Ohio Set for Legal Sports Betting in 2022 as Senate Passes Legislation

Following a last-minute overhaul of the legislation, Senators have voted by 30-2 to pass Senate Bill 176 that will see legal sports betting coming to Ohio in 2022. Once signed into law, the legislation will allow Ohio gamblers to place wagers on all sporting events both professional and collegiate.

Michigan Sports Betting Handle Drops to $257M for Month of May

Michigan Sports Betting Handle Drops to $257M for Month of May

The latest monthly revenue report from the Michigan Gaming Control Board reveals that the state's licensed sportsbooks posted a sports betting handle of $257,748,035.08 for the month of May falling well short of the state's record-breaking handle of $383,691,892 posted in March 2021.

Betsson Wins Court Appeal Against Swedish Gambling Authority’s SEK20M Fine

Betsson Wins Court Appeal Against Swedish Gambling Authority’s SEK20M Fine

A Swedish administrative court has ruled that the Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) cannot enforce an SEK20M fine it issued to online operator Betsson for an alleged violation of the Swedish Gaming Act.

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DraftKings Dominates Market as Indiana Sports Betting Handle Tops $254M for Month of May

The Indiana Gaming Commission has released its latest monthly revenue report revealing that Indiana sportsbooks posted a sports betting handle of $254,445,226 for the month of May — a 7.1% increase on April's handle of $236,403,308.

UK Government Increases Online Gambling Operator Fees by 55% — Land-based Operator Fees to Rise by 15%

The UK Gambling Commission has today announced that fees for gambling operators will rise by 55% marking the first rise since 2017. The increased fees are in response to the rising costs of regulation and will help the Gambling Commission respond to new risks and technological developments in the industry.

Rhode Island Gambling Deal with Bally’s and IGT Extended by 20 Years

Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee has signed into law an extension to the current gambling deal with International Game Technology (IGT) and Bally's Corporation that will see the two companies run Rhode Island's gambling operations for the next 20 years.

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Iowa Sports Betting Handle Drops to $114.8M for Month of May

The latest sports wagering monthly revenue report from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission shows that the state's operators posted a sports betting handle of $114,882,963.30 for the Month of May.

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Washington Gambling Commission Approves Sports Betting at Tribal Casinos — Industry Set for Fall Launch

The Washington State Gambling Commission has approved amended tribal gaming compacts that will allow the state's 15 Native American tribes to offer sports betting services at their casinos. The amended compacts have now been sent to the desk of Governor Jay Inslee for his approval.

Canada Gambling News

Canadian Senate Committee Advances Bill C-218 To Legalize Canada Sports Betting

The Canadian Senate’s Banking, Trade and Commerce Committee has referred legal sportsbetting bill C-218 back to the Senate which will sit for a final reading of the bill before voting on approval

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Single-Event Sports Betting Closer to Becoming a Reality as Senate Committee Advances Bill C-218

The Canadian Senate’s Banking, Trade and Commerce Committee has referred sports betting bill C-218 back to the Senate following two days of debate and testimonies. The Senate will now sit for a final reading of the bill before voting on approval.

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