Sun International has unveiled a responsible gambling charter that introduces new advertising restrictions. These commitments include implementing voluntary watersheds on the company's advertising content.
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has published new research demonstrating the positive impact of casinos on British high streets. The study found that four in ten casino customers would have otherwise stayed home, and nearly three-quarters also visited other local businesses, supporting town and city centres.
A recent Dutch study found that all 10 AI assistants tested identified at least one unlicensed betting operator, with some presenting illegal brands as licensed. This follows a UK investigation that also observed chatbots directing users to offshore gambling sites, highlighting a potential link between AI and black-market betting.
Wazdan has analyzed the implications of Brazil's fixed-odds betting ban reversal for the iGaming industry. The article discusses challenges for operators and suppliers, focusing on regulatory stability, player protection, and the future of the country's betting market.
Finland is threatening €1.2 million fines as part of a crackdown on illegal gambling marketing. The National Police Board emphasized that the fines are intended to reinforce compliance rather than to punish.
The new PCC chief states that the Voluntary Code will become a 'kite mark' for prize draw M&A. Tom Banks indicated that the trade body seeks to maintain open relationships with the DCMS and HMRC to ensure a smooth regulatory process as the prize draw sector expands.
Spain has tightened compliance controls on iGaming payments by sanctioning new rules for the authorisation and mandatory monitoring of gambling transactions. These changes, applied via Royal Decree 813/2026, amend regulations supporting the Federal Law on Preventing Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing Activities.
CFTC action is intensifying a dispute over state gambling laws concerning Kalshi sports contracts. Kalshi is currently asking the full Sixth Circuit to revisit a ruling on these sports contracts.
The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) has advanced a plan to restrict mobile sports betting operators from using AI to customize promotions and wagering recommendations. This measure aims to protect consumers, with commissioners voting unanimously to move the revised proposal forward. The proposal sets specific limits on AI deployment in these areas.
Wyoming lawmakers have proposed legislation to ban online sweepstakes games, classifying their operation as a felony. The state's Select Committee on Gaming unanimously sponsored the draft bill to clarify the legal status of these games, which have caused regulatory confusion. This move comes as current Wyoming law prohibits online casino games.
The headline poses a question regarding SCOTUS involvement in a prediction markets case, following the CFTC's proposed rules on swaps. This development occurs after an appellate court categorized sports event contracts as wagers on sports, with the CFTC now aiming to broaden the definition of swaps to include these derivatives.
Stephen Dametto, Commissioner of the New South Wales Crime Commission, is confirmed as a speaker for Regulating the Game 2027. He will join international regulatory, law enforcement, and financial intelligence leaders from Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. The conference is scheduled for March 8-10, 2027, in Sydney.
Entain and Stake are among the companies that have advanced in the New Zealand iGaming license bid process. Betway has also been granted the right to bid for three potential iGaming licenses, alongside the land-based incumbent SkyCity.
Renowned lawyer Luiz Felipe Maia believes that a ban on betting would not be upheld by the Brazilian Judiciary and Congress. He suggests such a ban would create distrust towards Brazil among industry stakeholders.
iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson highlights the distinction between a license provider and a regulatory adviser for operators. He explains that while a license solves a defined problem, a regulatory adviser assists operators in aligning licensing, corporate structure, compliance, and market access with their business goals and long-term growth plans.
The 2026 Gaming in Spain Conference is scheduled for October 15 in Madrid at the Auditorio ECIJA. The event will gather regulatory officials, industry representatives, legal experts, and law enforcement officials to discuss developments in Spain's regulated iGaming market.
The DGOJ has opened a public participation period for a draft resolution concerning a mechanism for detecting risky behaviors. This initiative aims to establish guidelines for identifying and addressing problematic gambling patterns.
Pennsylvania State Police will begin seizing skill game machines and pursuing criminal prosecution for unlicensed locations from Wednesday, October 14. This action follows the expiration of the state Supreme Court's 120-day safe harbor and lawmakers' failure to pass a plan for taxation and regulation.
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has received approval to test online casino platforms in New Zealand's newly regulated market. This authorization aligns with the country's implementation of the Online Casino Gambling Act 2026, which establishes the framework for online casino operations.
The UK gambling sector is experiencing a 'split personality problem' regarding the debate over gambling taxes, as different parties hold contradictory positions. This tension has been evident throughout the year, especially following the April increase in Remote Gaming Duty (RGD) from 21% to 40%.
New Zealand has named the operators cleared for the second stage of its licensing process for online gambling. Eleven brands, including Entain, SkyCity, Stake, and Betway, are now eligible to apply for the 15 available online licenses under the new regime.
Nevada gaming regulators are advancing an overhaul of technical standards for gaming equipment and systems. The revised standards are projected to be implemented on October 1, 2027. This initiative aims to consolidate existing requirements spread across various regulatory documents.
Kalshi, a federally regulated prediction market, saw significant trading activity on contracts related to the 2026 NFL draft. Customers traded 598,464 contracts on Jeremiyah Love being the third overall pick, highlighting the volume of activity on such platforms. This occurs as states review sportsbook draft bets, though Kalshi's offerings are distinct from traditional sportsbooks.
The NFL has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to address conflicting federal appeals court rulings regarding oversight of sports prediction markets. This request aims to clarify whether such contracts fall under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) exclusive jurisdiction or are subject to different regulatory interpretations.
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed two regulatory measures to clarify federal oversight of prediction markets. These proposals aim to classify event contracts as swaps while explicitly excluding traditional casino-style gambling products from the definition of a swap.