Increases to Machine Games Duty (MGD) are predicted to eliminate planned investment in the UK casino sector. Doubling MGD from 20% to 40% would immediately wipe out over £50 million in investment, jeopardizing more than £200 million in venue modernizations.
Euroopan rahapelitoimintaa valvovien viranomaisten yhteistyöelin refers to the cooperation body for European gambling regulators.
Lottery licence fraud was uncovered, falsely using the name of Dutch football club Quick Boys. Following this discovery, the regulator has increased scrutiny of verifications and domains to prevent similar incidents.
The UK Gambling Commission is introducing new rules for category B gaming machines. These new standards will require machines to provide consumers with enhanced access to gambling management tools and session information.
Dutch lawyer Justin Franssen criticizes the Dutch regulator (KSA) for not utilizing existing powers to combat Meta's practices. VNLOK chairman Björn Fuchs detailed the association's expected actions regarding their lawsuit against Meta.
European Lotteries advocates for clearer regulation of prediction markets, emphasizing that legal frameworks should guide regulation over terminology. This call aims to establish a more robust and consistent regulatory environment for the sector.
A Federal Judge has determined that Scotts Valley's attempt to revive the Vallejo Casino 'falters on every front.' The judge denied the Band's emergency request for a preliminary injunction, stating it failed on all four required factors and that their claimed economic harm was 'self-inflicted.'
Indonesia has addressed 4.1 million gambling-related items, shifting its focus towards gambling platforms. Officials are urging these platforms to enhance online gambling controls and improve content removal across comment sections.
Ireland's online gambling licensing process faces delays due to funding constraints within the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI). This funding gap also limits enforcement efforts against overseas operators targeting Irish customers.
Hippos ATG's compliance chief discusses the challenges of starting from scratch in Finland's gaming market. New entrants, unlike some existing operators with player databases, face a fresh start, and regulatory preparedness is also a consideration.
Play'n GO has joined the German Online Casino Association (DOCV) to enhance its engagement with policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders in Germany. The casino entertainment provider's membership was unanimously approved by the association.
Polymarket is implementing new user safeguards, including deposit limits, voluntary self-exclusion, and access to mental health resources. These measures are being introduced as the prediction market platform faces increased scrutiny regarding consumer protections and state gambling laws.
A Brazilian federal court has given the government 30 days to clarify how 17 authorized fixed-odds betting operators allegedly contributed to losses incurred by the Unified Health System, or SUS, in a lawsuit seeking reimbursement and at least R$ 1 billion ($190 million) in collective moral damages. Judge Helio Silvio Ourem Campos of the 6th Federal Court of Pernambuco ordered the Attorney General
The Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas (BR) has announced that irregularities related to bets can be reported via the Fala.BR channel. This official channel allows individuals to register complaints and submit information for investigation.
Polymarket has added deposit limits for its U.S. users. These limits, including daily, weekly, and monthly caps, are part of a broader implementation of responsible trading tools.
CFTC prediction market proposals are currently under White House review, highlighting the ongoing debate between prediction markets and gambling products. States are challenging the oversight of these contracts, indicating a complex regulatory landscape for the industry.
A whistleblower lawsuit alleges that Fanatics Live card breaks constitute unlicensed lotteries, despite the platform's stated prohibition against gambling. The suit claims that activities like 'Duck Races, Spins, Rolls, Raffles, Roulette W' are gambling, violating state lottery laws.
The European Lotteries (EL) has issued a warning regarding prediction markets, advising caution from a regulatory perspective. The organization, representing state-owned lotteries in Europe, urged policymakers and business leaders to approach prediction markets carefully.
A House panel is probing prediction markets, with the Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform requesting documents. Hyperliquid Labs, Crypto.com, and Aristotle Exchange were asked to provide information regarding identity verification and insider trading safeguards.
The UK Gambling Commission is implementing a revised compliance framework for land-based gaming machines after a consultation received 1,065 responses. These changes follow a consultation paper launched in January 2025 that covered the Gaming Machine Technical Standards (GMTS), Gaming Machine Testing Strategy, and Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP).
Brazilian authorities are seeking to block 5,209 betting-related domains following the enforcement of a nationwide prohibition on fixed-odds betting. Telecommunications regulator Anatel had already issued blocking orders for 2,387 of these domains by September 29.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has submitted two event contract rules to the White House for review. This move aims to classify prediction markets as swaps, placing them under federal rather than state gambling oversight.
New UK gaming machine standards will mandate personal limits and real-time staff alerts. These technical standards are set to be implemented starting in March 2027.
Paf has partnered with Facebook on a Swiss pilot program aimed at targeting black market advertisements. The initiative was announced by Paf director Jesper Eliasson at SBC Summit Lisbon, with work scheduled to commence shortly.
The Brazilian government is suing betting companies for BRL1 billion in collective moral damages. This action is attributed to the government's belief that gambling contributes to increased mental health costs for bettors.