The GI Newswire: 30 December 2024

Swedish Gaming Authority receives 2025 budget framework and regulatory guidelines

The Swedish Gambling Inspectorate has received its regulatory framework for 2025, outlining key operational objectives and financial allocations. The authority has been granted a budget of 97.9m SEK ($8.9m), with monthly disbursements of 8.16m SEK throughout the year. These financial provisions aim to ensure the authority has the resources necessary to meet its objectives and uphold its regulatory mandate. Read the full story here.

Other stories from Europe:

• NHS reports rise in gambling addiction referrals (Read)
• GamCare reports 25% rise in gambling helpline contacts in 2023-24?(Read)
• GGL reports progress and challenges in 2024 (Read)
• European Casino Association publishes manifesto to support EU goals and combat illegal gambling (Read)

US commercial gaming revenue set to surpass $67bn according to AGA

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has projected US commercial gaming revenue will surpass $67bn in 2024, continuing a four-year streak of record-breaking performance.?The latest data shows that revenue through September totalled $53.24bn, an 8% increase year-on-year.?In the third quarter of 2024, commercial gaming generated $17.71bn, the highest Q3 performance recorded to date.?Read the full story here.

Other stories from North America:

• Arizona reports $42.5m in tribal gaming contributions for Q2 FY2025 (Read)
• Caesars Sportsbook opens 4,900-square-foot betting location at Long Shot’s in Frederick, Maryland?(Read)
• Seminole Hard Rock donates $100,000 to Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation to support music education?(Read)

Salsa Gator receives GLI certification ahead of Brazil’s iGaming regulation

Salsa Technology’s content aggregator, Salsa Gator, has been certified by Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) to align with Brazil’s incoming iGaming regulations.?The certification process evaluated the platform’s compliance with rules set by the SPA under the Ministry of Finance.?The certification allows Salsa Technology to operate within Brazil’s regulated market, offering access to a broad range of games.?Read the full story here.

North Star Network acquires Soccernet for Nigerian market

North Star Network has acquired Soccernet, a Nigerian football blog which covers trending stories and scores. This supports North Star’s initiative to expand into Nigeria and the African media landscape as a whole. Julien Josset, Co-founder of North Star Network, said: “We’re excited to welcome Soccernet into the North Star Network family." Read the full story here.