Regulation & Law

Growth in gaming rarely comes down to product alone, and in three weeks, the inaugural SPARK (Software, Payments, Affiliates, Revenue Kickoff) 2026 will put that reality to the operators, affiliates and providers shaping Southeast Europe when it launches in Sofia, Bulgaria on 19 – 20 October. Bulga…

SOFTSWISS, a global strategic partner for the iGaming industry, presents 2027 iGaming Trends report, a "benchmark" for navigating the industry. Co-authored with WorldGaming (ex Clarion), the new edition features a cross-sector comparison and a new chapter drawing on expertise from beyond the sector…

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has submitted two event contract rules to the White House for review, in a move that seeks to place prediction markets under federal authority rather than state gambling oversight. The regulator sent both measures this week to the Office of Informatio…

In just two weeks, Dakar, Senegal, is set to become the epicentre of gaming intelligence in Africa, as the 11th annual Sports Betting West Africa+ Summit 2026 and 2nd annual Gaming Event Francophone Africa take place concurrently from 14 – 16 October 2026 at the King Fahd Palace Hôtel. Rather than…

More than 1,300 union workers at Encore Boston Harbor have been walking the picket line outside the $2.6 billion casino resort for nearly a month. Yet officials with parent company Wynn Resorts tell Casino.org that inside, it remains largely business as usual. Approximately 1,350 members of Teamste…

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is proposing two new rules that could significantly impact the ongoing legal battle surrounding prediction markets and the extent of federal oversight of sports event-related contracts. The CFTC sent both measures to the White House Office of Manageme…

According to a fresh report released by Gaming Compliance International (GCI) for the Campaign for Fairer Gambling, online gambling past regulation produced an assessment of €91.6 billion, which is an indication of gross gambling revenue (GGR) from consumers residing within the 27 EU member states.…

For its third edition, SPiCE (Strategic Platform for iGaming Conference & Exhibition) International 2026 is set to take place from 12 – 13 November in Cebu, the Philippines. Welcoming operators, suppliers, investors, technology leaders and regulatory experts, the summit is built around a clear comm…

Blask data shows the first effects of the ban in the world’s biggest iGaming market by user demand. Brazil is the #1 iGaming market by user demand among the 142 countries Blask currently tracks. Since the regulated market launched in January 2025, onshore brands have held more than 96% of the total…

According to the International Betting Integrity Association’s 2025 Sports Betting Integrity Report, based on H2 Gambling Capital data, total GGR across Africa is projected to grow from US$3.5 billion in 2021 to US$19.4 billion by 2030, with online betting expected to reach US$16.4 billion. As the…

The SBC News team are live on the ground for the second day of the SBC Summit. Stay tuned to this blog for the latest updates from the SBC News team on the ground at Lisbon – Ted Orme-Claye, Patrick Killeen and Ted Menmuir – as well as our colleagues at iGaming Expert. 10:00am: It’s […]

A former manager of a nonprofit veterinary clinic in West Virginia has admitted that he stole more than $624,000 from his employer and lost the entire amount to an online gambling addiction. Fake Invoices and Payrolls J.T.V. pleaded guilty on September 28 to a federal money laundering charge connec…

The UK Gambling Commission will introduce new regulations for Category B slot machines, with an emphasis on greater clarity on session details and wider availability of responsible gaming features. UKGC announced these updates to better safeguard players by providing clearer information about their…

The revenue authority in Armenia has announced that, effective February 8, 2027, no business will be able to use gaming terminology such as gambling, casino, lottery, or betting premises in its business name, trademark, or website domain unless it holds a gambling license. The ban covers eight spec…

Affiliate expects full-year revenue of €92m, down from at least €97m.

New Hampshire has taken yet another step toward legalizing online casino gaming by advancing Senate Bill 104 in the Senate. The proposal that passed with a narrow 13-11 vote is still, however, facing a difficult path through the state Legislature. Next Stop: the Senate Finance Committee Now, the bi…

Legal Notices 84 and 86 have come into force, splitting gaming revenue into three types.

Georgia has moved its International iGaming Licence regime from a pilot phase to full rollout, with the first licensees preparing to go live as the country seeks to attract international gambling businesses. Random Systems Georgia (RSG), appointed by the Georgian Government to regulate gambling, co…