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Norway’s Lotteritilsynet Eases Online Bingo Revenue Rules

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Norway’s gambling regulator Lotteri-og stiftelsestilsynet (Lotteritilsynet) has eased the requirements for operators looking to offer online bingo by extending the period to meet minimum revenue requirements.

Bingo operators in Norway can normally only offer bingo online if they have generated revenue above NOK2m (€186,000) over the previous 12 months. Because of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on revenue, the regulator has temporarily extended the period to 15 months if operators request the extension.

New bingo halls, which may offer online bingo for a trial period in their first year, have also had their trial periods extended by three months.

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“The opportunity to apply for an extension of the period [has been introduced] as a result of the outbreak of the pandemic, which led to several bingo halls being forced to close, and thus lose revenue, for around two months,” Lotteritilsynet said.

The regulator noted that in the country’s bingo regulations, it was granted the authority to “dispense with the provisions of these regulations.”

When Covid-19 measures were introduced in March, Lotteritilsynet allowed bingo halls to operate online-only and suspended regulations that require a physical draw to take place alongside the online component.

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Delasport Launches First Partnership in Brazil

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Delasport, a global leader in sportsbook and iGaming solutions, launched its first official partnership in Brazil. With this key step, Delasport is expanding its global presence and advancing the Brazilian sports betting landscape with its highly innovative technology and comprehensive player engagement tools.

Following the recent regulatory advancements in Brazil’s gaming sector, Delasport has successfully obtained the necessary certifications to operate in the country. The company’s entry into this high-potential market aligns with its global strategy to provide world-class betting experiences in regulated markets worldwide.

“Brazil represents a key milestone in our global expansion strategy, and we are happy to launch with the first partner and another one on the way, this time with our full solution,” said Unai Concha, Senior Business Director at Delasport. “We are thrilled to bring our premium sportsbook and iGaming solutions to Brazilian operators, empowering them with the best technology available in the industry today.”

Delasport’s offerings in Brazil include:

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  • A fully managed localized sportsbook platform that is full of innovative features tuned to elevate players’ betting experience
  • AI-driven personalization and engagement tools to optimize player retention
  • Advanced risk management and fraud prevention solutions

Brazil’s regulated sports betting market is expected to experience rapid growth, and Delasport is committed to ensuring a seamless and responsible betting experience for operators and players alike. By leveraging its expertise and innovative solutions, the award-winning B2B supplier aims to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of online gaming in Brazil.

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DeWine Proposes Significantly Raising Gaming Tax to Help Fund Ohio Sports Stadiums

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Gov. Mike DeWine is proposing to increase Ohio’s sports gaming tax to help pay for major and minor league stadium projects and youth sports programs.

The governor announced the proposal during his press conference on the new budget Monday. The governor’s proposal would raise the tax from 20% to 40%. The governor said the increase would raise up $180 million more per year. The money could be used for professional sports stadium projects and youth sports.

Dave Jenkins, COO of the Haslam Sports Group, released the following statement to the FOX 8 I-TEAM Monday night:

“We appreciate Gov. DeWine’s commitment to looking at creative ways to solve sports facilities development while positively impacting youth sports throughout Ohio. We look forward to learning more about the options this legislation may provide. At the same time, we continue to work with the appropriate stakeholders and other experienced experts to develop alternative funding mechanisms for an enclosed Huntington Bank Field in Brook Park, knowing the importance of not tapping into existing taxpayer funds that go to other pressing community needs. The model we’ve proposed on the state level would leverage only the incremental tax revenues from within the development itself to enable the project. The Brook Park Huntington Bank Field project is more than just a stadium. Combined with the adjacent mixed-use development, which would be enabled by approximately $2B in private investments, this $3B+ economic development project would be among the largest ever in Northeast Ohio. It truly is a generational opportunity to create a robust, revenue-generating district that will bring in new jobs and new visitors to our region and significantly impact our economy.”

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The Cleveland Browns plan to build an enclosed stadium with development around it in Brook Park.

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Meantime, the city of Cleveland is enforcing the so-called Modell Law restricting sports teams from moving. The city has filed a lawsuit in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court hoping to keep the Browns playing on the lakefront.

Under the Modell Law, if a pro sports team wants to move, the city must, first, have a chance to find new owners. The Browns, though, are fighting that in federal court asking a judge to rule that law unconstitutional.

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Greens Offer Pathway to Pass Gambling Ad Laws

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The Greens have offered the Albanese Government a pragmatic pathway to tackle the harms of gambling advertising with new laws this fortnight.

The Greens have released a letter sent to Communications Minister Michelle Rowland last week in which the party offered Labour a compromise: to ban gambling ads online, ban ads before and after sport and during kids viewing times, and to create a cap of 2 ads per television programme, mirroring the Government’s earlier position.

Greens Communications Spokesperson Senator Sarah Hanson-Young said:

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“Gambling ad reform is the unfinished business of this parliament. The public want this done before the election and the Government should listen and act.

“We’re offering a pragmatic pathway here and there is just enough time to get it done. On Wednesday, the Senate will debate and vote on the Greens’ bill to ban gambling ads. All sides should back it.

“We will support legislation this week to ban gambling ads online and implement some broadcast restrictions before and after sport and during kids viewing times.

“This offer is consistent with the Albanese Government’s previous promises.

“If the Government is serious about preventing gambling harm and protecting our kids they will jump at this offer.

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“Australians want gambling ads banned and stakeholders are desperate for action.

“The Albanese Government shouldn’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good. The Greens have compromised and Labor should too.

“The Greens will push for a full gambling ad ban in the next parliament but in the meantime we should work together for the sake of our kids and communities.

“Australians lose more to gambling than any other nation than earth and we need our politicians to act.”

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