Regulation & Law

If prediction regulators have been hoping to gain ground in Canada, they may need to readjust their strategy, as regulators are going on the offensive. A letter signed by a pair of organizations, including the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organizat…

Denmark-based player-protection technology specialist Mindway AI has joined the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) as a silver sponsor. Mindway AI provides player-protection systems said to combine use of neuroscience and artificial intelligence (AI). The technology aims to help…

Cambodia’s ACU alleges three former officials sold 12,000 visas to scam and casino workers in a $3 million scheme. The post Cambodian officials accused of selling 12,000 visas to scam, casino workers first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Regulating the Game has officially announced that Sydney 2027 is taking shape, opening its highly anticipated Call for Speakers and launching exclusive partnership tiers for the upcoming global gambling law and regulation conference. The post Regulating the Game Sydney 2027 opens call for speakers…

Leaked documents allege Star Entertainment cut compliance staffing and problem-gambling safeguards ahead of a key casino license decision. The post Leaked documents allege governance breakdown at Star Entertainment under new ownership first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

A legal dispute has erupted between two opposing corners of YouTube’s gambling ecosystem. Vegas Matt, one of the largest slot‑machine content creators online, and Rob Minnick, known as Rob ODAAT, a gambling‑addiction recovery advocate. The dispute raises broader questions about how gambling creator…

International Entertainment Corp, a Hong Kong-listed investor in a casino hotel and online gaming business in the Philippines, widened its loss to HKD486.4 million (US$62.0 million) for the 12 months to June 30. Its loss had been HKD282.1 million in the preceding financial year. International Enter…

The Alberta government minister who spearheaded the province’s competitive iGaming market has issued a sharp rebuttal to criticism from British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) chair Greg Moore. “It is disingenuous for the chair of another province’s Crown gaming corporation to criticize another…

Las solicitudes para ETFs de mercados de predicción han aumentado, presionando a la SEC para que desarrolle soluciones regulatorias, aunque aún no se han aprobado productos. Expertos advierten sobre riesgos asociados, incluyendo la posibilidad de operaciones con información privilegiada y la incertidumbre fiscal.

Los reguladores canadienses han decidido no permitir contratos de predicción de eventos deportivos y de entretenimiento, lo que marca una clara distinción con el enfoque de Estados Unidos en este sector. La Asociación Canadiense de Juegos ha aplaudido esta decisión, destacando la importancia de la regulación en la protección del consumidor.

Médicos de Texas están pidiendo al estado que establezca 21 años como la edad mínima para participar en mercados de predicción, citando preocupaciones sobre el aumento de comportamientos de juego problemáticos entre jóvenes. La Asociación Médica de Texas sugiere restricciones en la publicidad de estos mercados cerca de escuelas y en redes sociales.

BetRivers y Gateway Casinos han formado una asociación promocional en Alberta, combinando el juego en línea y terrestre para ofrecer más opciones a los jugadores. La colaboración comenzará con eventos y promociones este verano, aunque no se abrirán sportsbooks minoristas en las propiedades de Gateway por el momento.

Malaysia's Finance Ministry said the Madani government had not issued any new gambling licences or permits or increased the number of gambling premises, rejecting recent remarks by Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, head of government for the Malaysian state of Kedah. The ministry described Sanusi's remarks,…

Caesars Sportsbook was fined more than $251K and ordered to forfeit $45K in profits by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) earlier this month. The state has detailed what led to the unprecedented fine, the largest that Casino.org has ever reported on in the Garden State. Documents m…

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a fine of $100,000 against NorthStar Gaming (Ontario) Inc. for allegedly failing to comply with provincial anti-money laundering (AML) requirements. The fine comes after an investigation into betting activity by an individual charged by…

La industria de las apuestas en Brasil ha generado R$8.7 mil millones (£1.2 mil millones) en impuestos en los primeros siete meses de 2026, a pesar de un entorno político adverso, lo que plantea dudas sobre su futuro ante posibles restricciones gubernamentales.

Ukraine has been experiencing significant problems with gambling that have been exacerbated by Russia’s invasion and the continued military struggles. In an attempt to minimize the threat posed by gambling harm, the Ukrainian government has greenlit a new three-year plan. The Government Seeks to Cu…

The California casino restaurant worker accused of stabbing five of his coworkers earlier this month has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and assault charges. Joseph Benedict John Naugle, 22, entered the plea Wednesday (August 26) in Placer County Superior Court in connection with the August…