Author: Ross Kerber

March witnessed remarkable growth in Delaware’s gambling industry, with sports betting and online casino operations experiencing significant increases in both handle and revenue. The state’s handle soared past last year’s $3.5 million recorded in March, marking a notable 37.0% rise from $13.8 million in February this year. Sports betting revenue in March reached $1.0 million, a sharp rise of 89.2% compared to $544,385 in the previous year, and an 83.8% increase from $560,449 in February. This surge was primarily attributed to the Delaware Lottery’s introduction of its first online sportsbook earlier in January, which is operated by Rush Street Interactive…

Spillemyndigheden, the Danish gambling authority, has raised serious concerns about Mr Green’s compliance with the country’s Money Laundering Act, pinpointing three primary areas of deficiency. These concerns include inadequate risk assessments, flawed business processes, and a significant lack of documentation for necessary checks. The first issue identified by Spillemyndigheden is Mr Green’s “flawed” risk assessment practices, particularly in failing to assess risks associated with individual payment solutions and delivery channels, as mandated by Section 7 of the Money Laundering Act. The regulator stressed, “Companies covered by the law must identify and assess the risk that the company may be misused…

BlueBet has been found guilty of 43 charges for displaying gambling advertisements on or above public roads, a violation of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 in Victoria. This conclusion follows an investigation by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) prompted by a public complaint. Over two weeks in August and September 2022, BlueBet’s digital billboards prominently advertised along freeways at several locations. The VGCCC’s decision to press charges led to a court case where Magistrate Greg Thomas expressed skepticism towards BlueBet’s claim of ignorance about the legality of their actions, highlighting the strategic placement of the billboards targeting…

Star, an Australian gaming company, faced a 4.6% decline in revenue across its properties in the third quarter, as compared to the same period last year. This downturn was attributed to decreased earnings from premium gaming rooms, despite a rise in revenue from the main gaming floors. The Star Sydney experienced the most significant drop in premium gaming room revenue, falling by 19.3%. The Star Gold Coast and Treasury Brisbane also saw decreases of 20.0% and 28% respectively. However, these declines were partially offset by a 5.4% increase in revenue from the main gaming floor at The Star Sydney, 4.6%…

On 2 May, the 1st Civil Senate of the Federal Court of Justice of Germany (BGH) is slated to hear a significant case regarding the reimbursement of losses incurred by players who gambled with unlicensed operators. This case was initially dismissed by the Lower Court of Dresden in 2023 but has found its way to Germany’s highest court due to its implications on the gambling and legal landscape. The lawsuit centers around an Austria-based sports betting operator that offered services to German players in 2018 without the requisite permissions. The plaintiff argues that the absence of a valid license rendered…

Over the year ending March 31, 2023, total bets in New York’s online sports betting sector soared to 19.8% above the previous year’s $16.40 billion, marking a US record with $19.66 billion wagered. This achievement underscores New York’s dominance in the regulated online sports betting market within the United States. The state witnessed a remarkable 20.6% increase in gross gaming revenue, setting another record for the US. This growth comes just two years after New York inaugurated its legal online sports betting market in January 2022, with the FY23 capturing the second complete year of regulatory operations. Flutter Entertainment’s FanDuel…

GambleAware, a charity focused on preventing and treating gambling-related issues, revealed that out of 112,000 individuals who used its services, approximately 28,000, or one in four, sought additional assistance from trained advisors via the National Gambling Helpline. Utilizing GambleAware’s self-assessment tool, users are presented with statements about their gambling behavior and are prompted to rate the extent to which these statements apply to them on a scale from 1 to 10. This increased uptake of support services is in line with a growing trend of individuals seeking help through the National Gambling Support Network, with a notable 20% surge in…

On 26 March 2024, the Dominican Republic enacted Resolution 136-2024, inaugurating a revised regulatory framework for online casinos and sports betting. This initiative, led by the country’s Ministry of Finance, marks a significant development within the Dominican Republic’s gambling sector, placing oversight responsibilities in the hands of the Dirección de Casinos y Juegos de Azar (Directorate of Casinos and Gaming). Historically, the Dominican Republic’s online gambling landscape was regulated as early as 2006, leading to the issuance of its first license in 2011 to Amaya, later known as The Stars Group after a 2017 rebranding. Despite this early establishment, the…

The North Carolina State Lottery Commission has reported a successful launch of sports betting in the state, with over $198 million wagered in the inaugural week starting Monday, 11 March. According to the Commission’s first sports betting report, out of the total amount wagered, $142 million was paid out, generating $43 million in gross wagering revenue. The initial day saw a significant betting volume with $24 million wagered and $11 million in gross wagering revenue generated. North Carolina imposes an 18% tax on gross gaming revenue, benefiting the state’s coffers. In terms of operational landscape, eight interactive sports wagering licenses…

The potential involvement of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in the ongoing legal disputes surrounding gambling in Florida could mark a pivotal change in the state’s wagering landscape. Each year, SCOTUS selects only 100-150 cases to review from approximately 7,000 submissions. This particular case stems from the Seminole Tribe’s initiation of their Hard Rock Bet platform in November, prior to resolutions in ongoing legal battles both in Florida’s courts and at the national level. At the heart of the contention is the lawsuit led by West Flagler Associates (WFA) against Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida legislature.…