Regulation & Law

Underdog has announced what its founder called “not fun news.” As it turns out, the company is shutting down its fantasy sports business in seven states in favor of prediction markets. This comes amid a continued conflict surrounding the legality of prediction markets in certain states. Underdog Ha…

A Florida man is suing Wynn Las Vegas, claiming he contracted Legionnaires’ disease during a stay at the Strip resort earlier this year. The lawsuit from Ruben Feliciano — first reported by the Las Vegas Review‑Journal — accuses the property of failing to protect guests from exposure to the dangero…

A congressman from California is requesting that the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Treasury Department conduct probes into whether offshore sportsbooks violated federal laws in allowing US consumers to place bets on the 2026 Little League World Series (LLWS). Rep. Kevin Kiley, an independent who…

British Columbia’s gambling regulator has joined the growing push against treating sports and entertainment prediction contracts in Canada as securities or derivatives. According to a statement released by the Independent Gambling Control Office (IGCO), products based on sports and entertainment ou…

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has ruled that the Coquille Indian Tribe of Oregon may continue operating its gaming facility in South Medford, upholding the US Department of the Interior’s decision to place approximately 2.4 acres of land into trust for the Tribe and permit gaming at the site…

Caesars Sportsbook is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by the Cayuga Nation. The dispute centers on allegations that the operator accepted mobile sports wagers without the tribe’s permission. This case adds to an increasingly complex legal debate over tribal sovereignty and whether the p…

The rapid spread of prediction markets across the USA has drawn the attention of several other countries. While the UK has previously opposed companies like Kalshi and Polymarket, its stance might soon shift, according to a recent report by The Times. Despite these promising signs, legalizing predi…

Armenia will require telecommunications operators to block unlicensed online gambling and lottery websites starting February 8, 2027, under new rules from the State Revenue Committee (SRC). State news agency Armenpress reported that the SRC is developing the measures as part of a wider reform packa…

The UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has highlighted the findings of a new report that underscored the dangers of the global illegal online gambling market. According to that study, the black market generated an eleven-figure revenue in 2025 alone. Report Says Illegal Gambling Is Now a Mature…

Caesars Sportsbook has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the Cayuga Nation over mobile sports wagers allegedly placed from within the tribe’s reservation, arguing that federal tribal gaming law does not provide the Nation with a claim against a private sportsbook. In an August 1…

San Antonio could become the latest Texas city to ban eight-liner machines, joining nearly a dozen municipalities that have already prohibited the devices following a 2022 court ruling and the state's Supreme Court declining further review in 2024. The 2022 ruling, issued by a Texas appeals court,…

Dutch lawmakers have called for tougher and faster action against illegal gambling sites, with broad support across political parties for stronger enforcement. The issue was a key focus of a three-hour Gambling Committee debate on Thursday, which also covered gambling advertising, player protection…

Finland's state-owned gambling operator Veikkaus is restructuring its organisation ahead of the country's gambling market opening in July 2027, when betting and online casino will move from a monopoly to a licence-based system. Veikkaus said its latest changes will terminate 15 existing positions a…

Entain has called on Premier League clubs to end their affiliation with unlicensed gambling operators for the second time in just a few months. The Ladbrokes Coral owner revealed to SBC News that it has written to 10 clubs in England’s top footballing division which it found had deals with bookmake…

The Encore Boston Harbor strike is in its fifth day, with more than 1,300 employees at the luxury casino resort continuing to walk the picket line instead of reporting for work. Unite Here Local 26 and Teamsters Local 25 say Wynn Resorts has “refused to bargain in good faith” after their collective…

The global illegal online gambling market generated around $50 billion in gross revenue in 2025, with operators increasingly using cryptocurrency, digital marketing and mirror websites to evade enforcement, according to research by Fincord Intelligence highlighted by the Betting and Gaming Council…

Ruth Evans will take over as chair of the UK Gambling Commission on September 30, 2026, beginning a five-year term at the regulator as it develops a new strategy, steps up efforts against illegal gambling and completes its role in implementing measures stemming from the Gambling Act review. Evans,…

Gaming supplier Zitro has secured a Gaming-Related Vendor License from the United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), allowing it to supply products to licensed operators in the […] The post Zitro receives gaming vendor license in UAE first appeared on Asia Gaming…