Online Casino and Gambling News: March 2020

Today Norway's gaming regulator Lotteri-og stiftelsestilsynet (Lottstift) has announced that they're halting action of in-person bingo halls, instead moving the games to online-only in an effort to slow the spread of Covid-19.

The state of Mississippi has announced their sportsbetting numbers for the month of February, indicating that revenue was down 25% from the year prior.

Switzerland's gaming regulator Eidgenössische Spielbankenkommission, in conjunction with the Inter-Cantonal Lotteries and Betting Commission, have updated their online gambling blacklist, which blocks access to their websites within the country.

Netherlands gaming regulator Kansspelautoriteit is chastising illegal operators for promoting their services in the country as an attractive option for those stuck inside during the outbreak of Covid-19, which has caused all casinos in the Netherlands to close.

Unibet parent company Kindred Group has been fined SEK100 million by Sweden's gaming regulator Spelinspektionen for offering unlicensed lottery draws and bonuses to punters.

Nevada has been ordered to temporarily close casinos within its borders following an order from Governor Steve Sisolak in an attempt to stop the spread of Covid-19.

The state government of Georgia will not be passing any legislation to regulate gambling within the state after a deadline for the introduction of bills passed.

Betting firm Betfred has announced that they've purchased the database assets of shuttered betting site MoPlay, granting some players at the site the chance to get their money back.

While a large portion of the world is miserable being stuck at home, a punter is no doubt enjoying it now after they hit the Pharaoh's Treasure Deluxe Jackpot today, taking home $921,798 as a result.

Online betting firm Gamesys Group has released their full 2019 financials, indicating a large rise in revenues, but a drop in net income for the period.