Regulation & Law

Las Vegas police have released images of two men suspected of robbing poker pro Jared Griener of $57,500 after allegedly ambushing him at his rental home during the World Series of Poker. The images come more than two months after Griener said he was bound with duct tape and robbed at the Las Vegas…

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation is expanding regulation across the country’s online gaming ecosystem as artificial intelligence, illegal operators, payment changes and declining gaming revenue test the market. Speaking at the inaugural CiG iDEA Summit at the IAG EXPO in Manila, PAGC…

Stake has blocked access to its website for users in Ireland following engagement with the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), as the regulator steps up enforcement under the country's new online betting licensing regime. According to The Irish Times, the GRAI did not identify Stake by…

Five major professional sports leagues and their players associations sent a joint letter to gambling regulators in 35 states and the District of Columbia, asking for rules that would permanently revoke betting privileges for anyone found to have threatened or harassed athletes, coaches, officials…

Next week, the 3rd annual SPiCE Central Asia 2026 returns to The Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi, Georgia, on 24–25 September, bringing together leading operators, technology providers and gaming experts from across Central Asia and the Caucasus. Specialists in AI, marketing and compliance, alongside senior…

In this article, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore, explains why starting with an Anjouan gaming license can form part of a broader international expansion strategy. Choosing a first gaming license is one of the most important decisions for a new iGaming business. It affects…

Regulatory compliance consultancy BetComply has strengthened its team with three new experts as it looks to expand the scope of support available to its clients. First on the list is someone with a background in corporate law, having previously held senior compliance roles at bet365 and 3 Oaks Gami…

The BiG Africa Summit 2027 will return to Gaborone, Botswana, from 1 – 4 February 2027 for its 13th annual edition, welcoming regulators, operators and senior industry figures from across Africa’s betting and iGaming sector to The Grand Palm Hotel Casino and Convention Resort. Since its launch in 2…

Bally’s Corporation completed a $4 million payment to the city of Chicago as part of its Host Community Agreement. Even though it continues to oppose the city’s plans to bring video gaming terminals (VGTs) outside its $1.7 billion River West casino. The casino operator made two payments worth $2 mi…

SBC has teamed up with GHASBO to increase Ghanaian operator participation and create new opportunities for knowledge exchange at the African Gaming Forum 2026. SBC and the Ghana Association of Sports Betting Operators (GHASBO) have announced a new strategic partnership designed to strengthen operat…

IGT has appointed Adam Chibib as chief financial officer, starting from November 1, 2026, subject to the required approvals from the regulators in the states in which the company is licensed to operate. Chibib succeeds Fabio Celadon, who has been with IGT and its predecessors for more than two deca…

Florida is back on illegal gambling, with the state’s Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) leading a new effort into illicit activity. The regulator has busted two locations, leading to the seizure of more than 160 gambling devices. The commission, in partnership with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Offi…

The Secretariat for Prizes and Betting (SPA) will apply new measures to identify and disrupt financial transactions linked to unlicensed operators targeting Brazil’s online gambling market. Published on 14 September, Ordinance SPA/MF No. 2,750/2026 establishes procedures to tackle the financial flo…

Dabble paid $763,000 in penalties after failing to close self-excluded accounts and sending messages to excluded users. The post Dabble pays $763K penalty for gambling self-exclusion breaches first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

According to the report prepared by the European Gaming and Amusement Federation (Euromat), European illegal online gambling market has seen significant expansion in the past three years and now stands at €12 billion. The research, done by Regulus Partners and Helios, studied 28 online gambling mar…

Crypto.com and Robinhood Markets have had enough with the constant equivocation surrounding the legality of prediction markets insofar as state gaming regulators are concerned. Crypto.com and Robinhood Markets Call on SCOTUS to Make a Stand The companies want the Supreme Court of the United States…

Ladbrokes Coral owner Entain is set to cut up to 400 of its 2,000 customer care roles across the UK, attributing what it calls the “simplification” of this division to new tax burdens. The LSE-listed company has simultaneously stepped up lobbying efforts ahead of the Autumn Budget, hoping to avoid…

The African Gaming Forum will bring together senior stakeholders from across the continent to examine how Africa’s gaming industry can grow sustainably as regulation, taxation and market structures evolve. Taking place on Wednesday, 30 September at the Myriad Hotel in Lisbon, the invite-only Forum…