TikTok has reaffirmed its blanket prohibition on gambling-related products and activities across TikTok Shop, warning creators and sellers of incoming enforcement actions. The strict policy applies universally to all merchants, regardless of whether gambling promotions are legally permitted within specific local jurisdictions.
Haiti's Ministry of Economy and Finance has established a national gambling regulator, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux de Hasard et d’Argent (ANJHA). The new body will oversee, monitor, and supervise the country's gambling sector. Under the updated regulatory framework, operators are mandated to pay all licensing fees, taxes, and other financial obligations directly through the national tax administration.
The US House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development will hold a hearing on November 11 to evaluate the expansion of sports gambling on college campuses. The session aims to address growing congressional concerns regarding betting integrity, student-athlete harassment, and broader gambling-related risks. The inquiry follows recent industry developments, including an October sentencing tied to college sports betting.
Romania's gambling regulator, the ONJN, has convened its Consultative Council to begin a review of the country’s analogue gambling framework. The meeting comes amid pressure on the regulator to address inconsistent rules, with an agenda focused on addiction treatment, self-exclusion protocols, illegal online gambling, and operator record keeping.
The UK Gambling Commission has announced an expanded enforcement strategy that targets the profits and financial assets of illegal gambling operations. Marking the start of Illegal Gambling Awareness Week, the regulator confirmed it will broaden its focus beyond domain disruption to follow the money behind black-market operators. The initiative aims to strip unlawful entities of illicit proceeds alongside existing takedown efforts.
SBC News is providing live coverage from Berlin for the Gaming in Germany 2026 conference to report on the latest developments across the German gambling sector. The event evaluates the market's progress following an extended period of regulatory reviews and challenges to the licensing regime. Additional insights regarding the country's commercial performance and regulatory outlook are expected to emerge from the sessions.
The UK Gambling Commission has launched an enforcement campaign aimed at eliminating unlicensed betting operations, warning black market operators that it will actively target their businesses and revenue. Announced at the start of Illegal Gambling Awareness Week, the initiative also serves as a response to critics questioning the regulator's oversight of the illegal market.
The UK High Court has extended interim protection to Spribe in an intellectual property dispute surrounding its Aviator game. The court determined that rival products featuring similar names and branding risked confusing consumers and diverting players from Spribe.
A newly established entity, the Gambling Policy Commission (GPC), has launched with the objective of conducting an independent review of the UK's 2005 Gambling Act. Although it is not an official government body, the commission advocates for significant legislative upgrades to the British gambling sector. Attention is now focused on whether the self-appointed group will find favour and influence regulatory policy under the Labour government.
The leader of President Javier Milei’s ruling-party Senate bloc in Argentina has confirmed that an online gambling bill will move forward. The proposed legislation primarily targets underage gambling protections and imposes stricter limits on betting advertising.
PENN Entertainment plans to intensify its lobbying efforts in Texas following the U.S. midterm elections to capitalize on shifting political dynamics. Chief Executive Jay Snowden noted that recent legislative victories could improve prospects for gambling expansion in the state and open doors in other regional markets. The operator aims to leverage these political changes to advance legal betting legislation during upcoming sessions.
Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) has suspended 19 lower court lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the country's betting ban. The ruling, issued by Justice Luiz Fux, blocks operators from securing judicial authorizations to resume activities pending a definitive judgment. Consequently, betting companies will remain barred from the market until the nation's highest court delivers a final ruling on the matter.
DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, Robinhood, and PrizePicks have scaled back or suspended their prediction market offerings in Utah amid growing legal scrutiny. The restrictions follow the state filing 14 criminal charges against market operator Kalshi and its co-founders in late October. The platforms have moved to limit certain event contracts while state authorities intensify enforcement.
Kenyan gambling operators have urged the government to annul newly imposed licensing fees and capital requirements. Industry representatives argue that the updated licensing framework raises serious legal questions and imposes unsustainable financial burdens on local businesses.
The UK has initiated an independent review of the Gambling Act 2005 to assess whether existing regulations remain suitable in light of evolving technology and consumer habits. Overseen by the newly formed Gambling Policy Commission, the process is gathering evidence from industry representatives, researchers, regulators, and the public. The findings will establish whether the current framework can be updated or if comprehensive new legislation is required.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has instructed registered prediction market exchanges to remove geographic restrictions within 30 days to satisfy federal impartial access rules. Issued in guidance on November 5, the mandate requires designated contract markets to offer open access across jurisdictions. The directive is expected to place operators in conflict with various state-level court orders that demand geofencing controls.
U.S. Representative Dina Titus has urged House leadership to advance the FAIR BET Act before Congress adjourns for the year. The Nevada Democrat's bill aims to restore the full federal tax deduction for gambling losses. Titus warned that maintaining the current cap threatens legal gaming employment and investment by potentially pushing consumers toward unregulated platforms.
The Irish government has confirmed it is engaged in active discussions regarding the introduction of a strict watershed regime for gambling advertisements. While an official implementation date has not yet been established, officials indicated that the timeslot restrictions will advance as soon as feasible.
Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court has suspended ongoing legal proceedings surrounding President Lula da Silva’s federal ban on online betting pending a definitive ruling on the measure's constitutionality. Justice Luiz Fux approved an appeal from Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet, which aims to eliminate divergent lower-court decisions that had granted betting permissions to certain operators. All related bilateral legal challenges will remain paused until the court issues its final judgment.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued an interpretation clarifying that domestic geographic restrictions enforced by designated contract markets (DCMs) violate federal impartial access rules. Under Commission Regulation 38.151(b), DCMs are required to maintain competitive, open, and fair access for all members and persons with trading privileges. Operators currently enforcing non-compliant geographic restrictions have been ordered to end the practice within 30 days.
Traffic to illegal betting websites in Britain has expanded nineteenfold since 2021, according to a report from the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities. The study also highlighted that visitors are spending significantly more time on unlicensed platforms than they were two years ago.
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has criticised Channel 4’s programme Million Pound Shot, stating it presented a misleading portrayal of the UK's regulated betting and gaming sector. The standards body argued that the show's fictional scenario depicted practices that are strictly controlled or banned, failing to reflect current regulatory requirements.
Lithuania's incoming coalition government has agreed in principle to implement a progressive gambling tax system by 2028. The planned fiscal reset, negotiated under Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius, is designed to optimize state revenues collected from the gaming industry.
The UK government has allocated over £39m in funding from the statutory levy on gambling harms via the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities. While major support organizations such as GamCare secured significant grants, the distribution of funds has prompted sector controversy.
The Dominican Republic's newly established Directorate General of Games of Chance (DGJA) has issued an official statement clarifying the legal framework for online betting platforms nationwide. Headed by Teófilo “Quico” Tabar, the regulatory body confirmed that only seven online gaming operators currently hold authorization to operate legally in the country. The move is part of the ongoing rollout of new regulatory measures designed to govern the domestic market.