49 PUBLIC GAMING INTERNATIONAL • JULY/AUGUST 2025 the KSA’s regulatory department, said the regulator was moving to a more open and flexible structure and increase communication with operators. This includes communicating by name and attempts to engage with operators to find solutions to problems. Fikkers said: “We want to get rid of the image of the unreachable, rigid regulator exclusively focused on infringements and fines, and move more and more towards an open and flexible organisation that finds creative solutions to difficult problems. The conversations we have with you are part of that, as is the recently started communicating by name. The parties that may have received less desirable attention in that context have all been very cooperative and see the added value of the process. For example, a warning to one party now sets an example for the rest.” The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), European Casino Association (ECA) and the American Gaming Association (AGA) came together this week to share ideas about better tackling the unregulated market. The Tuesday June 10 roundtable in Berlin, Germany, part of the International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA), was the result of a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the three trade associations last October. The CEOs of the BGC, ECA and AGA all spoke after opening remarks from Keith Bristow, the director general of the UK National Crime Agency and chair of the UK’s Gambling AntiMoney Laundering Group (GAMLG). BGC CEO Grainne Hurst said: “The growing, unsafe, illegal gambling black market poses a shared challenge to all our members, and their millions of customers. These illegal operators do not pay tax, do not support sport and don’t care about player protection measures. Instead, they target those vulnerable to harm, hurt the economy and threaten regulated businesses. These criminal organisations don’t recognise the rules, or international borders, so it was vital we joined today alongside a host of international regulators and representatives from the relevant law enforcement agencies, to share knowledge and understanding of the threat we all face. I hope this event will pave the way to further collaborative efforts against the unregulated illegal black market, as we continue working hard to ensure our sector stays crime free.” WLA and EL Seminar: Stockholm seminar examined tech and trends driving sports betting worldwide The three-day WLA and European Lotteries Sports Betting Seminar in Stockholm, Sweden, delved into trends in betting offers, how to revitalize sports betting with new technology, and the duty of care of the regulated sports betting industry. Moderated by Luca Esposito, WLA Executive Director, and Alvise Angelini, European Lotteries, Senior Policy Officer and Sport Secretary, the Seminar was attended by over 100 participants from all five WLA global regions. Global experts offered valuable insights into the regulated lottery and sports betting world, highlighted successful tools and strategies for enhancing player safety and experience, as well as ways to tackle illegal gaming and combat sports competition manipulation. New Zealand invests NZ$81 million to tackle gambling harm EQL Games partners The UAE Lottery Another South Africa lottery bidder seeks rights in Court Loterie Romande 2024 Results Exceptional support of 258.2 million francs to support social action, sport, culture and the environment Swiss lottery revenue boosted by online play in 2024 Jyri Lassi appointed Veikkaus' new General Counsel Tabcorp fined $2.6 million for illegal VIP marketing messages Zeal names Dr. Stefan Tweraser as new CEO Dr Tweraser will join the company as Management Board member on 25 August 2025 to ensure a smooth succession of Dr Helmut Becker as CEO. He will join the company as a Management Board member on 25 August 2025. Dr Stefan Tweraser most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Rocket Factory Augsburg AG and brings extensive leadership experience from international companies in the digital, technology, and consulting industries, including at Google, Telekom Austria and McKinsey. He succeeds Dr Helmut Becker, who had decided in March 2025 not to extend his contract and to pursue his own entrepreneurial activities in the future. Dr Becker will resign from his office on 14 September 2025 but will remain available to the company as a consultant for the remainder of his contract until the end of January 2026. China Lottery sales jump 20% in May RFP: TECHNICAL AUDIT OF THE GAMES OPERATING SYSTEM OF SOCIETE DE GESTION DE LA LOTERIE NATIONALE- MOROCCO UAE Lottery continues development with WLA membership CASINOS AND SPORT BETTING NEWS Michigan iGaming revenue breaks new record at $301.4 million in May Digital platforms outpace retail casinos Michigan iGaming revenue breaks new record at $301.4 million in May. The record $301.4 million in gross receipts, collected from online casino gaming and sports betting activity, surpassed the previous high of $260.5 million in March by 15.8%, according to figures released by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). Compared to May 2024, total gross receipts rose 26%, while the increase over April 2025 stood at 21.6%. Adjusted gross receipts—net of promotional spending— totaled $271.8 million, up 31.4% year-over-year and 4.6% from the previous month. iGaming generates majority of revenue. The Rise of Online Casinos: How Different States Are Handling Legalization Online gambling continues to evolve across the United States, with online casinos gaining mainstream attention. The digital gaming industry is shifting due to changing regulations, emerging technologies, and a growing comfort with online gaming
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