Regulation & Law

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured a preliminary injunction against prediction platform Kalshi, forcing it to cease offering sports-related prediction contracts in the state. However, this development only adds to the growing tension between prediction markets and individual states,…

Soft2Bet will bring its Player Experience Academy back to SBC Summit 2026 on September 29, focusing on strategies to improve player engagement while aligning user experience with regulatory and responsible gaming requirements. The half-day programme, now in its second year, will take place at Sala…

SBC and the Gaming Regulators Africa Forum (GRAF) have formed a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening regulatory dialogue, knowledge exchange and collaboration across Africa's gaming markets. Under the agreement, SBC will support the GRAF 2026 Conference, scheduled for Sept. 14-17 at the Joa…

Euro Games Technology (EGT) has been granted a Gaming Related Vendor License by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) of the United Arab Emirates, authorizing the company to supply its portfolio of land-based gaming solutions to licensed operators in the country. The license ma…

In this article, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson of Fast Offshore explores the key factors operators should consider when choosing an iGaming licensing jurisdiction, from regulatory credibility and market access to banking, taxation and long-term business strategy. Selecting the right iGa…

HIPTHER will bring together iGaming, compliance, technology and regulatory leaders to Warsaw on October 27-28 for two days of discussions on the changing landscape of regulated digital industries across Europe. The HIPTHER Warsaw Summit 2026 will take place at the InterContinental Warsaw by IHG, wi…

A new legal battle is underway in the long-running fight between two California tribal gaming operators, as the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians seeks to block the planned October opening of the North Fork Mono Casino & Resort in Madera County. Picayune Files Third Federal Challenge to…

Prediction markets continue to encroach on sports betting territory, and this has led to a serious legal debate in the United States. Now, Canada is increasingly scrutinizing these platforms, with provincial lottery corporations calling for more clarity on the sector Canadian Lottery Operators Say…

Flutter Entertainment has become the latest UK gambling giant to show its scars from the recent remote gaming duty (RGD) rise as the business confirmed that up to 100 Paddy Power shops are “under review”. The now-solely-NYSE-listed firm stated that “approximately 400 roles could potentially be put…

This summer, Sissel Weitzhändler joined 1xCare’s Advisory Board, alongside Simon Westbury, Chris Bird and Quirino Mancini. Following a stint as Allwyn’s Director of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, Weitzhändler will be supporting 1xCare in its aim to to connect research, education, technology and…

Sports media personality Bill Simmons has been accused of proxy betting, leading to a probe by the Massachusetts gambling regulator that has now embroiled FanDuel in the saga. FanDuel Gets Dragged Into Probe Because of Proxy Betting Simmons, who is a Californian resident, said he had placed bets th…

The FTSE Russell has confirmed that Entain will drop off the FTSE 100 Index following a stark drop in its market cap. City analysts had expected this to happen as the Ladbrokes Coral owner’s £3.31m market cap is now the lowest on the FTSE 100. Entain, alongside housebuilding company Persimmon, will…

The Federal Court of Brazil has rejected Spribe’s Motion for Clarification concerning the Court’s previous decision. Aviator Studio promptly responded to the motion on August 14. In its latest decision, the Federal Court of Brazil confirmed that the preliminary injunction remains in effect and clar…

The product design and terms and conditions of Polish bookmakers have been placed under scrutiny by the country’s consumer-protection authority. Yet, Dr Justyna Grusza-Głębicka warns that a necessary assessment could be undermined by Poland’s failure to have never established clear, sector-specific…

The Undersecretariat of Telecommunications (Subtel) in Chile announced that 42 foreign online gambling sites will be prohibited from operating in the country due to not being recognized by the governing body. This decision is in accordance with the ruling of the Supreme Court and the Santiago Appea…

Swedish gaming operator to test welcome bonuses as it looks to address tougher competition.

India’s tax intelligence agency traced $7.4 billion in illegal betting transactions and called for tighter payment tracking. The post India tax agency traces $7.4B in illegal betting transactions, seeks payment trail first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) reported a fine against operator Pixbet in amount of €136,440. According to a notice published by the SPA on August 31, 2026, Pixbet was fined for regulatory violations of the Brazilian betting system and has 10 days to pay the fine or appeal the dec…