The Riksdag recently decided on changes to the gambling legislation, which, among other things, means that the state will hand over control of the gambling company ATG to its owners Svensk Travsport and Svensk Galopp.

On Thursday, April 10, the government, together with Svensk Travsport and Svensk Galopp, signed a long-term agreement that ensures the owner-led model in ATG as well as the conditions, state transparency and financing of the Hästnäringens Stiftelse (HNS).

Since ATG was formed in 1974, the state has always had a majority on the company’s board. This remained the case even after the reregulation of the gambling market in 2019, when ATG lost its exclusive right to arrange betting on horses in Sweden. Since the beginning of 2023, Svensk Travsport and Svensk Galopp have had an ongoing dialogue with representatives of the government regarding ATG’s ownership model and the financing and operational direction of HNS.

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“It is about trust from the government and the Riksdag. Together with the state, we have built a world-class ATG for fifty years. Now we will have full ownership responsibility based on a continued agreement with the state. The model ensures commercial conditions for the sport’s economic future. We will take good care of it and thereby live up to the trust in a sport with roots throughout the country,” said Anders Källström, chairman of Svensk Travsport.

The relationship with the state is now maintained in a new long-term agreement that ensures a number of fundamental conditions for the ownership of ATG. Among other things, the current ownership structure is regulated, where Svensk Travsport owns just over ninety percent and Svensk Galopp just over nine percent of the shares in ATG. This cannot be changed without the government’s approval.

“From Svensk Galopp’s side, we are proud and happy about the increased trust as a responsible owner of ATG. In the increasingly fierce competition in the gambling market, it is important to have an actor that protects our stakeholders, such as players and the horse industry as a whole,” said Anders Lilius, chairman of Svensk Galopp.

Also the financing of the National Foundation for the Equine Industry (HNS) and that it will continue to be operated on similar grounds as today is established in the new agreement. The state will in future be given the opportunity to appoint a member of the HNS board.

A new board of directors for ATG will now be appointed and the work of the nomination committee is already underway. The proposals from the nomination committee will be presented on 28 April, after which a decision on a new board will be made at ATG’s annual general meeting on 8 May.

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Amusnet Spain has won the “Online Gaming” award at Expojoc 2025.

The ceremony took place in Valencia, bringing together industry leaders, public representatives from the Comunidad de Madrid and Melilla and other distinguished guests ahead of the official opening of the Expojoc Congress. Organised by Sector del Juego magazine, it is a well-established gaming expo and congress in the Valencian Community. Since its launch in 2013, Expojoc has become a key platform in the Spanish gaming industry, bringing together companies, professionals and regulators to present innovations and address sector trends.

Winning the award at such a recognized event underscores Amusnet’s impact and ongoing commitment to excellence in the Spanish online gaming market. The company continues to build on its established presence by delivering a portfolio of 140+ slots and roulette titles – with more added regularly – while also expanding its team and strengthening partnerships with local operators. The award was received by Guillermo Ruipérez, Business Development Manager at Amusnet Spain.

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“Winning the Expojoc award is an important recognition of our team’s hard work and achievements in the Online Casino vertical. We are proud of our position in the Spanish market and remain focused on delivering top-tier content and reinforcing local partnerships,” Guillermo Ruipérez said.

In 2025, Amusnet is introducing a series of strategic products to further reinforce its strong position in the Spanish market. Among the key highlights is Ruleta Dinámica 500x, a tailor-made Spanish Live Roulette game streamed from a local studio, designed to deliver a localized and immersive experience. Also recently introduced is the Tournament Tool, designed to increase player engagement by allowing operators to create fully customizable tournaments – from rules and prizes to duration and format – tailored to their specific audiences. At the end of April, Coin Gobbler, one of Amusnet’s most dynamic titles, is set to debut in Spain. With its 6×6 reel layout and cluster pay system, the game delivers an exciting and rewarding experience.

The Expojoc 2025 award reinforces Amusnet Spain’s position as a key player in the country’s online gaming landscape and aligns with the company’s strategy to further strengthen its presence in the market.

The three Detroit casinos collectively reported $117.4 million in revenue for March 2025. Of the total, table games and slot machines generated $116.8 million, while retail sports betting contributed $571,215.

Market Share Breakdown for March 2025:

• MGM Grand Detroit: 46%

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• MotorCity Casino: 31%

• Hollywood Casino at Greektown: 23%

Table Games, Slot Revenue and Taxes

Revenue from table games and slots at the three Detroit casinos decreased 4.5% in March 2025 when compared to the same month last year. However, March’s revenue showed a 19.2% increase compared to February 2025. For the first quarter of 2025 (January 1 through March 31), table games and slots revenue decreased by 1.2% compared to the same period in 2024.

In comparison to March 2024, the revenue for each casino was as follows:

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• MGM Grand Detroit: Down 5.1%, totaling $53.8 million

• MotorCity Casino: Down 6.4%, totaling $35.9 million

• Hollywood Casino at Greektown: Down 0.6%, totaling $27.1 million

In March 2025, the three casinos paid a total of $9.5 million in state gaming taxes, compared to $9.9 million in the same month last year. Additionally, the casinos submitted $13.9 million in wagering taxes and development agreement payments to the City of Detroit in March.

Retail Sports Betting Revenue and Taxes

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The three Detroit casinos reported a total retail sports betting handle of $12.1 million in March 2025, with total gross receipts amounting to $580,011. Retail sports betting’s qualified adjusted gross receipts (QAGR) saw a significant decrease, down 64.3% compared to March 2024 and 30.0% compared to February 2025.

QAGR by casino for March 2025 was as follows:

• MGM Grand Detroit: $364,736

• MotorCity Casino: $138,458

• Hollywood Casino at Greektown: $68,022

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In March, the casinos paid $21,592 in state gaming taxes and reported submitting $26,390 in wagering taxes to the City of Detroit based on retail sports betting revenue.

Fantasy Contests

For February 2025, fantasy contest operators reported total adjusted revenues of $579,297 and paid $48,661 in taxes.