Regulation & Law

Leading platform, content and services provider Playtech has published its financial report for the first half of 2026. In addition to exceeding its forecasts and recording double-digit growth across most metrics, the company also teased details about its plans to launch in Brazil. Playtech Experie…

Moody’s gives DigiPlus a first-time B1 rating while warning of regulatory and expansion risks. The post Moody’s assigns DigiPlus first-time B1 rating, flags regulatory risks first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Just days after abandoning its daily fantasy sports (DFS) licenses in seven states, Underdog has launched legal action against five, seeking a permanent injunction against the enforcement of state gaming laws against its prediction markets. On Tuesday (September 8), the operator sued Massachusetts,…

Kangwon Land residents oppose tighter Financial Intelligence Unit identity checks, warning the AML measures could weaken the casino and reduce funds for the coal region. The post South Korean residents warn new Kangwon Land checks could hurt region first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Ga…

Stake has been added to the ‘blocked list’ register of Lagos, and banned from all 24 states within the Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria (FSGRN) effective immediately. Blocking orders have been summoned on crypto-native Stake, as its operations targeting Nigeria are deemed illegal by…

Under a state-court-created compromise agreement, Robinhood has stopped providing new sports-event contracts in Michigan till the appeal pending in federal court is resolved. According to the stipulation dated September 4, 2026, Robinhood Derivatives has agreed to cease offering new sports event co…

VGW settles with New York Attorney General Letitia James and makes a payment of $8 million. Former sweep coin customers are entitled to a one-time redemptions. The Assurance of Discontinuance covers VGW Holdings Pty. Ltd. as well as affiliates that operate Chumba Casino, Global Poker, and Lucky Lan…

China launches an international alliance with 46 founding countries to strengthen action against cross-border telecom and cyber fraud. The post International anti-scam alliance launches with 46 founding countries first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

The Government of Buenos Aires Province has announced the implementation of a new tax withholding regime that will impose a 2% rate on prizes won through online betting. The proceeds will be allocated to healthcare and gambling addiction prevention programmes. Government Minister Carlos Bianco expl…

Zitro Digital, the online arm of gaming supplier Zitro, has announced a new agreement with Bulgarian iGaming operator BET.bg. The alliance extends the company’s reach among Bulgarian players and reinforces its growth strategy across what it labeled as "a key regulated market" in Europe. BET.bg play…

iGaming technology provider SOFTSWISS will host a LinkedIn Live panel on Sept. 24 at 14:00 CET examining the financial and regulatory challenges of entering African iGaming markets, with South Africa as a practical case. The panel, titled “Not a Cheap Bet: The Economics of Launch in the African iGa…

Underdog Sports will surrender its fantasy sports licences in seven US states as it prioritises its prediction market business amid a regulatory dispute with state authorities. The company will withdraw its ‘Drafts’ fantasy product from Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, Pe…

Playtech's strong performance in the US helped the company to strong growth in H1 2026. (Image: Playtech) The post Playtech H1 EBITDA Jumps 77% Driven by US Growth appeared first on Casino.org.

FATF warns illegal offshore gambling and fast-moving digital payments are widening AML risks across casinos, betting and online platforms. The post Illegal offshore gambling emerges as major financial crime risk: FATF first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

CONI, the National Olympic Committee of Italy has partnered with Sisal to launch “Win for Team Italia”. The project launches Italy’s first dedicated lottery draw to raise direct funds for the Olympic team and its support network of sports associations. Announced by CONI President Luciano Buonfiglio…

The rapid expansion of online gambling, digital payments and cross-border platforms is changing the illicit-finance risks facing the global gaming industry, with casinos and sports betting remaining particularly exposed to money laundering, says the Paris-based international watchdog the Financial…

Robinhood joins Kalshi in agreeing to halt offering in the Great Lakes State.

Platforms that offer online gambling are facing more and more scrutiny from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), which says they are becoming more appealing to criminals searching for ways to move or raise money. The Rise of Online Gambling Brings in More Weaknesses The Paris-based global financ…