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Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Winner of Supreme Court Case to Overturn Sports Betting Ban, to Keynote Winter Meeting of Legislators from Gaming States January 4-6 in New Orleans
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Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, whose arguments before the Supreme Court of the United States resulted in overturning the federal prohibition on sports betting earlier this year, will be Keynote Luncheon Speaker at the Winter Meeting of National Council of Legislators from Gaming States, January 4-6 at Harrah’s New Orleans.
Registration and host-hotel reservations for the three-day conference are now open at http://www.nclgs.org/meetings_2018summer.html.
Christie, now a Contributor with ABC News, oversaw a seven-year effort to legalize sports betting in New Jersey, culminating with the landmark SCOTUS decision on May 14, 2018. As a result, four states have implemented regulated sports betting this year and many other states have begun the legalization process.
“The Supreme Court ruling is bringing sports betting out of the shadows and allowing each state to decide for itself whether to include this form of gambling in its overall gaming framework,” Christie said. “I look forward sharing my insights – including those gained from our disagreements with the major sports leagues – with gaming legislators from across the country in New Orleans.”
Sports betting will a prominent subject throughout the NCLGS Winter Meeting. The three-day conference agenda includes:
- Six legislative committee sessions: Casinos, Emerging Forms of Gaming, Lotteries, Pari-Mutuels, Sports Betting/iGaming, and State-Federal Relations
- The Big Picture: Focus on Freshman Class of Legislators – an introduction to gaming
- Two Masterclasses presented by the International Masters of Gaming Law
- Friday evening welcome reception
- Saturday afternoon offsite event
The previous NCLGS meeting, which took place in Cleveland in July, produced record numbers of legislators, gaming regulators, and overall attendees.
To view the NCLGS Winter Meeting agenda, register, and book hotel rooms at the host hotel at special attendee rates, visit http://www.nclgs.org/meetings.html
NCLGS is the only organization of state lawmakers that meets on a regular basis to discuss issues relating to gaming. Members of NCLGS serve as chairpersons or members of state legislative committees responsible for the regulation of gaming in their state legislative houses. NCLGS does not promote or oppose gaming but is primarily concerned with the regulation and economic and social impacts of the industry. The NCLGS Foundation is the educational and research arm of NCLGS. The 501(c)(3) non-profit is a source of non-partisan data on issues of gaming legislation and regulation.
Spectrum Gaming Group, which has performed advisory and consulting work for gaming operators, regulators and legislatures in 36 US states and territories and in 47 countries on six continents, serves as the Executive Director of NCLGS.
Source: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States
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Kambi Group plc repurchase of shares during 16 April – 22 April 2025
Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”) has during the period 16 April to 22 April 2025 (the “Buyback Period”) repurchased a total of 36,500 ordinary shares (ISIN: MT0000780107) as part of the share buyback programme, within the mandate approved at the Extraordinary General Meeting on 20 June 2024 (the “Programme”).
The objective of the Programme is to achieve added value for Kambi’s shareholders and to give the Board increased flexibility with Kambi’s capital structure by reducing the capital. The Programme is being carried out in accordance with the Maltese Companies Act, EU Market Abuse Regulation No 596/2014 (“MAR”) and other applicable rules.
During the Buyback Period, Kambi repurchased a total of 36,500 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 115.13 SEK. From the beginning of the Programme, which started on 6 November 2024, until and including 22 April 2025, Kambi has repurchased a total of 1,252,000 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 108.82 SEK per share.
During the Buyback Period, Kambi has repurchased shares as follows:
Date | Aggregated daily volume (number of ordinary shares) |
Weighted average share price per day (SEK) |
Total daily transaction value (SEK) |
16 April 2025 | 14,000 | 113.84 | 1,593,739 |
17 April 2025 | 14,000 | 116.46 | 1,630,402 |
22 April 2025 | 8,500 | 115.08 | 978,193 |
All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Stockholm by Carnegie Investment Bank AB on behalf of Kambi. Following the acquisitions and as of 22 April 2025, Kambi’s holding of its own shares amounted to 1,252,000 and the total number of issued shares in Kambi is 29,903,619 ordinary shares. Under the Programme Kambi is authorised to repurchase a maximum of 3,127,830 ordinary shares, up to a maximum amount of €12.0 million.
A full breakdown of all transactions carried out during the Buyback Period is attached to this announcement.
Information on the Programme is available on Kambi’s website, kambi.com/investors/share-information/
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BMM TESTLABS EXPANDS ITS REACH AND NOW TESTS AND CERTIFIES GAMING PRODUCTS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
BMM Testlabs (“BMM” or “the Company”), the world’s original gaming test lab renowned for exceptional product compliance and certification services, today announced its official approval to test gaming products for the United Arab Emirates’ licensed lottery – The UAE Lottery – and commercial gaming program.
This approval comes from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (“GCGRA”), which holds exclusive jurisdiction to regulate, license, and supervise all commercial gaming activities and facilities, including lottery, internet gaming, sports wagering, and land-based gaming facilities. BMM’s certification falls under the ‘Independent Testing Laboratories’ category.
BMM Testlabs’ Chief Executive Officer Martin Storm said, “We are excited and deeply honored that the GCGRA has entrusted BMM Testlabs with the responsibility of testing products for their new lottery, land-based, and digital gaming program, knowing that we’ll do so with the highest levels of impartiality, technical expertise, transparency, efficiency, and, most of all, integrity.”
BMM Testlabs brings 44 years of global leadership in product compliance across regulated markets and is trusted by games, systems, and lottery manufacturers, suppliers, developers, and regulators worldwide.
In addition to product compliance testing, BMM Testlabs’ BIG Cyber provides end-to-end cybersecurity protection solutions, including penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, PCI:DSS evaluations, and managed security services. Through RG24seven Virtual Training, BMM also offers compliance-grade virtual training on responsible gaming, anti-money laundering, and other important topics – presented by industry experts and available in multiple languages.
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Paysecure partners with DECTA to enhance global payment capabilities
Paysecure, a trusted payment orchestration platform, is proud to announce its latest partnership with DECTA, an international payment processing company.
This collaboration reflects Paysecure’s ongoing commitment to offering merchants access to a diverse, competitive, and high-performing payment ecosystem.
The collaboration with DECTA is a key step in Paysecure’s ongoing strategy to deliver greater value to merchants worldwide by ensuring they benefit from improved approval rates, competitive pricing models, and efficient payment flows. For Paysecure, it’s another milestone in building a curated network of top-tier PSPs, enabling its clients access to
the most reliable and cost-effective payment partners.
“We are excited to be working with DECTA, a proven provider of payment services to the European markets. DECTA brings a wealth of experience and capability to support Paysecure in its mission to bring a wide choice of payment providers and methods to our customers. Customers can direct transactions to DECTA via Paysecure’s orchestration platform providing a competitive, secure and reliable partner for their payment processing requirements.” — Mike Peplow, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Partnerships at Paysecure
“At DECTA, we’re always looking for ways to enhance payment experiences for businesses worldwide. Partnering with Paysecure allows us to combine our expertise and technology to deliver more seamless, efficient, and scalable payment solutions for B2B merchants. Together, we’re creating new opportunities for growth and innovation, and we’re excited about the impact this collaboration will have on our partners and their customers.” — Scott Dawson, CEO at DECTA
Through this partnership, Paysecure continues its mission to simplify payments and empower merchants with choice, flexibility, and performance, through a single integration point. By working with established providers like DECTA, Paysecure enhances its orchestration capabilities, driving smarter routing, faster settlements, and global scalability for its clients.
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