Swedish Gaming Company Challenges Fine in Legal Dispute, Connecticut Proposal Aims to Regulate Sweepstakes Casino Operations
It's time to catch up on this week's juicy gaming industry news! Sit back, relax, and let me fill you in on the latest events, business moves, and regulatory developments.
Connecticut has had a heated week with the online gaming service provider High5Games. The Department of Consumer Protection announced a settlement worth nearly $1.5 million after discovering irregularities in High5Games' offerings in the state.
In Atlantic City, the Ocean Casino Resort spiced up its amenities with two new dining experiences. Partnering with Stephen Starr and STARR Restaurants, guests can now indulge in a debonair French dinner spot called Chez Frites and an American breakfast and lunch bistro, Sunny's.
Altenar, the top betting services provider, joined forces with Starcasino, promising an enhanced betting experience for players. Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates introduced a new daily draw game, Pick 3, with a maximum prize of AED2,500.
Across the United States, the anti-sweepstakes legislation gained momentum, with a new bill in New Jersey, Senate Bill 4282, aiming to ban the "sweepstakes model" of wagering. Over in Sweden, Spelinspektionen imposed monetary sanctions and warnings on several operators like Betsson, Snabbare, and TSG, totalling nearly SEK 19m.
BETER, the leading betting data and content provider, received the Esports Integrity Commission's Gold Standard Accreditation, underlining its commitment to maintaining the highest standards for sports and esports betting products. However, Kansspelautoriteit in the Netherlands issued a warning to BetMGM due to using an underage role model in an advertisement.
In Connecticut, Senate Bill 1235 is transcending through the legislative process, aiming to prohibit both online sweepstakes casinos and third-party lottery courier service providers. If approved, Connecticut would become the second state, following Montana, to take substantial action against sweepstakes casinos.
Fennica Gaming made waves in the UAE by securing a Gaming Related Vendor License from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority, allowing the company to broaden its presence in the market. Simultaneously, Svenska Spel, the state-owned gambling operator in Sweden, successfully appealed a SEK 100m fine issued by Spelinspektionen, claiming the sanction was disproportionate.
Gambling enthusiasts in Belgium are noticing a concerning trend, with 1 in 4 players using offshore gambling websites and 47% of self-excluded gamblers returning to gambling through illegal sites. To combat this issue, the European Gaming and Betting Association will host the fifth European Safer Gambling Week on November 17-23, 2025, bringing together stakeholders, experts, and industry players to address problem gambling and harm.
Lastly, the culmination of this year's the website Awards 2025 honors individuals and companies making significant contributions to the gambling sector at the Portomaso Suite, Hilton Hotel, St. Julian's in Malta. Our website News also published a comprehensive analysis detailing the 10 biggest gambling cities in the world.
Stay tuned for more updates as the exciting world of gambling continues to evolve!
(Enrichment data: Connecticut Senate Bill 1235, which addressed sweepstakes casino regulation, was passed unanimously by the Senate and subsequently by the House before being signed into law by the governor. The bill became Public Act 25-112 following its enactment on June 11, 2025[3][4].)
Connecticut recently passed Senate Bill 1235, marking a significant step towards regulating online sweepstakes casinos and third-party lottery courier service providers. The bill, now Public Act 25-112, follows Montana as the second state to take substantial action against sweepstakes casinos.The European Gaming and Betting Association will host the fifth European Safer Gambling Week on November 17-23, 2025, to address problem gambling and harm in the gambling sector, particularly concerning the rise of 1 in 4 players using offshore gambling websites and 47% of self-excluded gamblers returning to illegal sites in Belgium.Award-winning individuals and companies in the gambling industry were honored at the Portomaso Suite, Hilton Hotel, St. Julian's in Malta, during this year's website Awards 2025. Additionally, News also published an analysis detailing the 10 biggest gambling cities in the world, offering insights into the ever-evolving landscape of casino-and-gambling, sports betting, online gaming, lotteries, and responsible-gambling sectors.
