The Gambling Policy Commission has opened an inquiry to determine whether the UK requires an entirely new regulatory framework to replace the Gambling Act 2005. The review will examine whether existing legislation adequately addresses advancements in digital technology, modern gaming products, and evolving consumer habits. A final report detailing the commission's findings is expected in 2028.
Super Group's flagship brand Betway has renewed its Spanish online gambling licence, extending its market authorisation until the end of 2029. The license extension was confirmed by Spain's regulatory authority, the Directorate General of the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ).
The Dominican Republic’s gambling regulator has identified seven authorized online operators as it develops licensing regulations under the country's new gambling framework. The regulatory body also warned that approximately 81 other operators are currently operating without state permission.
Four prediction market firms, including Robinhood and Coinbase, have agreed to halt offering sports event contracts in Ohio. The operators join Plus500US in suspending these products following regulatory action from the state.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has determined that geographic restrictions conflict with impartial market access, emphasizing that derivatives markets must operate under a uniform national framework. In response, Chairman Michael S. Selig has directed designated contract markets to address and remove these regulatory barriers.
Kalshi's strategy of challenging state gambling regulators in federal court may be prompting authorities to alter their response tactics, potentially pushing Utah toward criminal prosecution. The development highlights escalating tensions between prediction market operators and state-level enforcement agencies.
Haiti has established a national gambling regulator to supervise casinos, sports betting, and local borlette lottery banks. The new authority is part of a broader government initiative focused on regulatory oversight and countering financial crime.
CDA Gaming has secured a court injunction against Brazil's MP 1.394, enabling operators Betsul and Casa de Apostas to resume operations. A TRF-3 federal judge provisionally restored the licence, ruling that the abrupt termination of previous authorisations violated principles of proportionality and legal certainty.
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.
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.
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.
A survey commissioned by the UK Gambling Commission indicates that 2.5% of online gamblers used illegal gambling websites in the four weeks prior to being surveyed. Across the wider adult population, engagement with unlicensed platforms was estimated at 0.6%.
Italian communications authority AGCOM has issued a final call for stakeholder feedback on proposed updates to the country's gambling advertising regulations. The consultation focuses on establishing cumulative conditions that would permit certain brand-linked informational activities to fall outside Italy’s advertising ban.
Finnish MP Sinuhe Wallinheimo has raised concerns over whether the national regulator will be adequately prepared for the transition to a licensed gambling market. Despite these readiness issues, Wallinheimo reaffirmed his support for ending the state monopoly to improve player safety and secure tax revenues.
The UK Financial Ombudsman Service has ordered Santander to refund thousands of pounds in gambling losses incurred by a customer using offshore operators. The decision highlights the growing regulatory and financial liabilities facing UK banks regarding their monitoring of transactions related to unlicensed gambling.
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.
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.
The licensed Dutch gambling market declined in 2025, primarily driven by a sharp contraction in digital verticals according to figures from the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa). Online casino revenue fell by 18.2%, while the online sports betting sector recorded a 30.2% decrease.
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.
Mozambique's new regulatory framework for online casinos is scheduled to take effect on 20 November. The regime opens the market to licensed operators while introducing substantial financial and regulatory compliance mandates.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has rejected Kalshi's petitions for a panel rehearing and a rehearing en banc regarding its dispute with Nevada gaming authorities. The decision upholds a prior ruling that permits state regulators to enforce local gambling laws against the prediction market operator. The original three-judge panel unanimously denied the bid, with no circuit judges requesting a full court review.
Canada's regulated iGaming landscape is poised for further provincial expansion, driven by policy shifts and strong regional performance. Quebec's newly elected government supports market regulation, while Alberta's launch is showing higher per-capita engagement than Ontario. These regional developments signal potential long-term growth across the broader Canadian market.
The Gambling Commission has estimated that 4% of online gamblers in Great Britain used illegal gambling websites over a 12-month period, according to findings from the latest Gambling Survey for Great Britain. The data, collected between April 2025 and April 2026, was published alongside an updated Illegal Gambling Data Dashboard tracking consumer engagement with unlicensed operators.
Brazil's Federal Government has issued a provisional measure establishing the rates for the incoming Selective Tax (Imposto Seletivo) set to take effect in 2027. The measure outlines a phased implementation schedule starting on February 2, 2027, while maintaining the global revenue targets established by the country's broader Tax Reform.
Nebraska voters have rejected Initiatives 440 and 441, defeating an effort to legalize and regulate online sports betting despite more than $20 million spent on the operator campaign. The constitutional amendment failed by a margin of 55% to 45%, according to unofficial election returns. As a result of the vote, sports wagering in the state remains strictly limited to in-person betting across five commercial casinos.