Gambling blocking software provider Gamban has announced that it will return to offering free services in England, following a similar move in Wales earlier this year. The transition comes as UK safer gambling and player protection organizations navigate structural adjustments tied to the government's statutory gambling harms framework.
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Member of the European Parliament Brando Benifei has called for stronger safeguards against manipulative digital practices, addictive design, and privacy risks within gaming and artificial intelligence. Speaking at SiGMA World Rome, the lawmaker emphasized the need for closer cooperation between regulators, businesses, and consumers to address the convergence of these technologies.
Recent UK Gambling Commission research indicates that consumer participation in illegal, offshore gambling remains generally low. However, the regulator noted that a complete assessment of the black market depends on tracking the total volume of money staked rather than just player headcounts. The findings stem from the Commission's ongoing, year-long study into unregulated gambling activity.
Sporttrade has secured registrations from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for both its exchange and clearing operations. Under the approvals granted on October 30, 2026, Sporttrade DCM was designated as a Designated Contract Market, while Sporttrade DCO was registered as a Derivatives Clearing Organization. The designations permit the company to list sports event contracts and process clearing services via its own regulated infrastructure.
Malta has filed an objection that extended the European Union’s notification period for Austria’s proposed gambling reforms until December 7. The delay prevents the Austrian government from ratifying the legislation to dismantle its online gambling monopoly until mid-December. Consequently, operators face a tighter preparation window ahead of the market's anticipated licensing rollout in 2027.
A federal judge has granted an injunction sought by two California tribes barring prediction platform Kalshi from offering sports event contracts on tribal lands. The decision arrives as regulatory scrutiny continues around the CFTC's stance on geographic restrictions for event-based wagering markets.