Hungarian regulator to block illegal gambling bank accounts
From July this year, SZTFH will limit deposits and withdrawals from bank accounts that engage in illegal gambling on unlicensed websites. In turn, Hungarian banks will refuse...
German security researcher takes responsibility for MGA breach
A self-described German security researcher has claimed responsibility for breaching the Malta Gaming Authority’s (MGA) systems, reportedly gaining access to sensitive data including operator compliance files and...
Scientific Games reports Q2 growth and “great progress” with divestitures
Revenue came to $880m (£634.2m/€748.1), a significant increase compared to its revenue of $539m in Q2 2020. A total of $367m of the revenue came from gaming,...
Ohio’s sports betting tax rate doubles to 20%
This means that all licensed sports betting operators in the state will have to pay double the initial agreed tax of 10% on sports betting revenue from 2024 onward....
Charges filed in billion-dollar Macau money laundering case
On Monday, prosecutors in Taiwan charged 20 people in a money laundering racket that allegedly used Macau casinos to wash more than TWD33 billion ($1.03 billion) in...
BetMGM to enter Arizona via Gila River and Cardinals partnerships
The partnerships will allow BetMGM to operate retail and online sports betting in the state. Through the deals, the operator plans to launch its online sportsbook once...
ASA strikes down Ladbrokes ad for appealing to under-18s
The February 2023 Ladbrokes ad, which took the form of a promoted tweet, featured Paul following his bout with English professional boxer Tommy Fury. The ASA claimed...
Swedish Gambling Authority appoints new director general
The Swedish government has announced the appointment of Peter Knutsson as the new director general of the Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen). Knutsson, who currently serves as the...
Nordrhein-Westfalen opens table game tender process
When the GlüNeuRStV came into effect in July 1st after Nordrhein-Westfalen approved it, it permitted licensing for slots and poker games. However, it stated that non-poker table...
Genius Sports scores extended data deal with NFL
The deal runs to the end of the 2027-28 season, with Genius to retain exclusivity over official NFL data and video distribution. This includes play-by-play statistics, proprietary...











