Regulation & Law

The gaming regulator for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), aimed at strengthening regulatory cooperation and information sharing. The agreement between the General…

Exchange traded funds (ETFs) issuers often push the envelope, but Volatility Shares may be going further with a recent filing for funds that would be de facto bets on the performances of all 32 National Hockey League (NHL) teams. In an Aug. 14 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC…

Brazil Sees Sharp Drop in Betting Irregularity Alerts During Q2 2026 Brazil Eduardo Krett - August 18, 2026 Delivered by PolitePaul service

Former Cuomo aide says New York should start taxing Kalshi and other prediction market operators. SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – The story of the year in gambling has been the legal… Delivered by PolitePaul service

The sports-focused exchange reported significant early trading activity as it simultaneously fights regulators in five states. Novig generated more than $125 million in notional trading volume during the first week… Delivered by PolitePaul service

Alpaca, an API-first brokerage technology provider, is preparing to enter the rapidly growing prediction market space. The fintech firm announced today that it has become a National Futures Association (NFA) member and registered as a futures commission merchant (FCM) with the Commodity Futures Tra…

Kalshi’s fragile truce with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) may be over after the regulator accused the prediction platform of violating its agreement to stop its sports, election, and entertainment prediction contracts in the state. The NGCB now intends to fine Kalshi $120,000 for each day…

In a bid to satisfy its creditors and maintain loan compliance, Bally’s is weighing potential asset sales and equity offerings. In a Form 10-Q filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the regional casino operator told investors there’s “substantial doubt” it will be able to continu…

A New Hampshire nonprofit organization associated with a former state House speaker now faces scrutiny for allegedly failing to fulfill its legal duty to support local communities and using charity funds for unknown purposes. This potential misconduct reportedly continued for years, raising questio…

Australia’s Labor government has vowed to introduce a new single-service opt-out register for gambling ads. This announcement comes amid continued calls to rein in the gambling sector and minimize the harm it causes. Australia Considers Opt-Out Register for Gambling Ads As Australia eyes changes to…

New Orleans will welcome a second land-based casino in the coming years with a new gaming venue from Penn Entertainment. On Monday (Aug. 16), Pennsylvania-based Penn Entertainment announced a $195 million investment to relocate its Boomtown Casino & Hotel New Orleans riverboat to a brick-and-mortar…

The majority of eligible shareholders in William Hill, 888 and Mr Green owner evoke have agreed to a buyout by Bally’s Intralot. Both firms confirmed to be in talks of a potential acquisition back in April, with the total bid price of £243.1m subsequently unveiled in June – alongside the terms and…

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. FanDuel renewed its longtime partnership with GeoComply, a global leader in geolocation and identity verification, it was announced Monday. Key Takeaways FanDuel and GeoComply have a partnership dating back 1…

GGPoker became the latest operator licensed by Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) on Aug. 12, bringing the province’s total number of approved iGaming platforms to 39. GGPoker is owned by NSUS Group, an international iGaming company. The poker platform has been licensed and operating in Ontar…

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Prediction market operator Novig continued its bold entry into the industry by submitting another lawsuit, this time targeting Wisconsin officials. The operator, which launched its prediction markets on Aug.…

Seven individuals have been charged before Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court over alleged fraud against bet365. According to the prosecution, the defendants – six men and one woman – abused the UK operator’s free introductory betting offer for new customers to obtain free betting credit and move illici…

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Virginia’s 2027 legislative session has been updated to include Senate Bill 579, which would stop the operation and promotion of online sweepstakes casinos in the state. Key Takeaways A Virginia bill that wou…

The Casino Club at The Greenbrier will remain open despite the historic resort’s sale to a private equity group that has not yet received approval to possess a gaming license in West Virginia. The Justice family, led by former Gov. and US Sen. Jim Justice (R-WV), on Friday (Aug. 14) completed a $50…