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The World Lottery Association (WLA) has presented a new policy paper, outlining its recommendations for the regulation of lottery couriers, as well as a ban on bulk buying tickets.
The body acknowledged changing habits in how people play the lottery and where they prefer to make their purchases. It can be done in a physical store or online, but the third option of using a courier service (a...
PointsBet Holdings has rejected a takeover proposal from Betr Entertainment, maintaining its position that shareholders should accept the alternative offer on the table from MIXI Australia.
Betr’s bid was made on an all-scrip basis (meaning the offer comprises entirely shares in the acquiring company, rather than cash), in contrast to the cash offer from MIXI.
PointsBet is disputing the...
The Dutch gambling regulator (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) has warned three licensed operators over their responsibilities around the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Prevention) Act, known as WWFT.
A probe by the Netherlands authority, indicated that the three companies were not fully complying in line with expectations placed on them.
The KSA makes it clear to licensed operators that...
The legal head of BetMGM, Eduardo Ludmer, has come out with a warning that continued restrictions by the government on influencer advertising could lead to excessive use of offshore or illicit gambling websites. Brazil has recently begun to open itself up to more gambling businesses, but has begun to crack down on advertisements using influencers.
Reports of Brazilian officials warning that...
An anti-online gambling group has found a new ally in a New Mexico Native American tribe. The Pueblo of Laguna, New Mexico, which has joined forces with the National Association Against iGaming under its business, Laguna Development Corporation, is seeking to scupper online gambling in the state.
Laguna operates multiple gambling outlets in New Mexico. These include Route 66 Casino Hotel, Casino...
Authorities in South Korea are going after payment providers that are allowing for gambling transactions in the country. The investigation is being launched by the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), South Korea’s financial oversight body, which has dubbed the activity as being run by “criminal organizations”.
Most payment processors won’t be aware of this type of transaction, but the regulatory...
The American gaming company, Boyd Gaming, reported second-quarter revenues of $1.0 billion, up from $967.5 million in the same period of last year.
The company reported net income of $150.4 million, or $1.84 per share, for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $139.8 million, or $1.47 per share, for the year-ago period.
The total adjusted EBITDAR was $357.9 million in the second quarter of 2025...
The integrated resort casinos in the Philippines have generated a massive PHP 93.36 billion ($1.6 billion) in gross gaming revenues in the first half of 2025.
The recent statistics come from the gaming regulator, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). At an event on Thursday (July 24), the Chairman and CEO, Alejandro H. Tengo, said the country’s integrated resort casinos...
Britain’s Home Office has launched a probe into reports that some asylum seekers have been using payment cards, intended for essential supplies, for gambling.
A Freedom of Information request by PoliticsHome revealed over 6,500 attempted gambling transactions by asylum seekers using the Aspen cards over the past 12 months.
These cards, provided by the Home Office, are designed to allow asylum...
The sports betting company PrizePicks is expanding its reach as it has secured gaming licenses in both Puerto Rico and Maine.
The daily fantasy sports operator describes the new additions as “marking a major milestone” in its continued growth. It also becomes the first daily fantasy sports operator to obtain a gaming license in Puerto Rico.
While those in Maine will be able to access the platform...