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Wyoming Lawmakers Propose iGaming Expansion to Add Online Casino Wagering

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Wyoming lawmakers are exploring the addition of online casino wagering to the state’s gaming market with the introduction of House Bill 120. Sponsored by Rep. Jon Conrad, Robert Davis, and others, the bill aims to authorize iGaming in the Equality State, building upon the established gaming market fostered by Gov. Mark Gordon’s signing of sports betting measure House Bill 133 into law in 2021.

HB 120, introduced last week, proposes to regulate iGaming in Wyoming through the state’s Gaming Commission, which would be empowered to issue up to five interactive gaming operator permits. Operators seeking permits would need to pay an initial fee of $100,000, renewable every five years. Renewals would cost $50,000, with vendor permits requiring an initial fee of $10,000 and a five-year renewal fee of $5000.

The bill also allows operators in Wyoming to enter into reciprocal agreements with other jurisdictions, leveraging the state’s population of 584,000, the lowest in America. Revenue generated from statewide wagering would be subject to a 10% tax rate, with HB 120 stipulating that $300,000 of annual tax revenue should be allocated to problem gambling programs.

Wyoming’s move to consider iGaming follows a trend seen across the country, with other lawmakers also exploring similar initiatives. In Illinois, House Bill 2239 has been introduced to pave the way for iGaming by granting licenses to operators for an initial fee of $250,000. These licenses would allow operators to offer up to three skins, with annual renewals costing $100,000.

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EUROMAT Re-elects Jason Frost as President

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On May 22, 2025, the European Gaming and Amusement Federation (EUROMAT) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Brussels, Belgium, where members unanimously re-elected Jason Frost as President and Uwe Christiansen as First Vice-President. Karoly Buzás from the Romanian Slot Operators’ Association (ROMSLOT) has been elected as Treasurer of the association.

“I am very proud that our members have once again placed their trust in me, our Vice-President, and our new Treasurer for another term. EUROMAT is thriving with an expanding membership and a clear sense of mission: to make the business environment better for our industry” Jason Frost said.

“One important issue that we need to tackle is the rapid growth of the illegal market. There is not enough focus from regulators on this problem. Illegal gambling channels are proliferating at an alarming rate which makes a mockery of licensing regimes and puts players at risk. We will be pressing the case for tangible initiatives from authorities to get on top of this problem,” Jason Frost added.

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The AGM also ratified Damien McCoy of the Irish Amusement Trades Association (IATA) and Bernhard Teuchman of the Spanish association Club de Convergentes as Executive Board Members. In addition, it welcomed the Association of Organizers of Gambling Games and Activities in Bulgaria (AOGGAB) as a new Association Member, along with Aristocrat and Sigma as new Corporate Members.

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PA Gaming Control Board Removes Gambling Privileges for 14 Individuals

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The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (Board) has taken actions to place 14 individuals on its various Involuntary Exclusion Lists. Placement on an Involuntary Exclusion List prohibits individuals from either gaming in a casino in Pennsylvania, via an online betting site regulated by the Board, or a Video Gaming Terminal (VGT) location.

These matters, presented by the Board’s Office of Chief Counsel and Office of Enforcement Counsel, raise the number of individuals now on the Board’s various Involuntary Exclusion Lists to 1391.

The actions by the Board include placement of five individuals on the Involuntary Casino Exclusion List including one who left minors unattended while gambling in a Pennsylvania casino:

A female patron who left her 7-month-old twins in a vehicle in the valet area of Valley Forge Casino Resort for 5 minutes in order to obtain a cash out at the sportsbook.

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Actions such as these to deny statewide gambling privileges serve as a reminder that adults are prohibited from leaving minors unattended in the parking lot or garage, a hotel, or other venues at a casino since it creates a potentially unsafe and dangerous environment for the children. To complement the efforts by casinos to mitigate this issue, the Board created an awareness campaign, “Don’t Gamble with Kids”.

Additionally, nine others were placed on the Board’s Involuntary Interactive Gaming Exclusion list for fraudulent actions involving online gambling.

The Gaming Control Board is scheduled to meet next at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in the Board’s Public Hearing Room located on the second floor of the Strawberry Square Complex in Harrisburg. More information, including the agenda, will be posted on the Board’s website prior to the meeting.

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ZITRO OBTAINS ISO 14064-1 CERTIFICATION

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Zitro has achieved a new certification in its commitment to sustainability: the ISO 14064-1 standard, which manages the improvement of its corporate carbon footprint. After successfully completing the certification process, the company now holds this accreditation that supports the management of its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across all its global locations.

This certification strengthens the corporate system with which Zitro manages its ESG objectives, aimed at the progressive reduction of CO₂ emissions. The scope of this standard covers three key emission areas:

  • Scope 1:Direct emissions generated by owned and rented vehicles used at all locations.
  • Scope 2:Indirect emissions associated with electricity consumption in offices, laboratories, and warehouses.
  • Scope 3:Direct and indirect emissions from the value chain, including suppliers, customers, business travel, product distribution, and waste management.

The ISO 14064-1 certification represents an essential milestone for Zitro in consolidating a more sustainable business model aligned with the highest international standards in corporate responsibility.

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