Brazil's Lula signs provisional measure banning betting and online casino operators from October 6
The emergency measure halts licensed betting and online casino activity ahead of October's presidential election, drawing warnings from industry groups that a b
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New York sues Polymarket over alleged illegal gambling; Polymarket files countersuit
The New York Attorney General argues prediction market contracts are unlicensed sports betting, a test case that could shape how US states treat event contracts
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Massachusetts Gaming Commission probes DraftKings over AI-driven promotional targeting
Regulators are examining whether sportsbook algorithms steer personalized offers at problem gamblers, part of a broader review of AI use in betting promotions.
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ProPublica investigation finds DraftKings VIP program rewarded problem gambling behavior
A reporter who deliberately bet like a compulsive gambler was assigned a VIP host, prompting scrutiny of how sportsbooks identify and market to at-risk customer
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Vast Casino Secrets leak exposes inner workings of offshore gambling firms
The leaked documents detail how offshore operators structure licensing, payments, and customer acquisition outside regulated markets.
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Ohio Casino Control Commission issues $5 million fine notice to Kalshi
Ohio's action against the prediction market follows a tax ruling that Kalshi says strengthens its position in ongoing state legal disputes.
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Pennsylvania bill would raise paid fantasy sports minimum age to 21
The proposal would align daily fantasy contest eligibility with the 21-and-over standard already applied to casino and sports betting products in the state.
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Bulgaria moves to ban outdoor gambling advertising and raise online betting fees
The draft measures expand advertising restrictions and increase licensing costs for operators in the Bulgarian market.
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New Zealand sets out licensing requirements for online casinos
The published criteria detail what operators must provide to secure one of the country's new online casino licences.
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Finland gambling licence applications reach 75
The application count illustrates the level of operator interest as Finland transitions to its new multi-licence regime.
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Cambodia plans tougher checks on licensed casinos
Authorities intend stricter oversight of licensed casino operations as the sector faces continued scrutiny over illicit activity.
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Massachusetts lawmaker Muradian eyes another online casino bill
Supporters frame iGaming legalization as a way to capture wagers currently flowing to unregulated offshore sites.
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Wisconsin fights to protect its online sports betting deal
The state is defending the structure of its tribal sports betting arrangement against legal and political challenges.
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South Carolina weighs gambling concerns in prediction markets
State officials are examining how popular event contracts fit within existing gambling law.
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Democratic lawmakers Blumenthal and Tonko push federal gambling reform
The proposal adds federal pressure on sportsbook and online gambling practices alongside existing state-level enforcement.
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UK government consults on banning Powerball betting
The consultation concerns lottery-style betting products that regulators say blur the line between gambling and draw games.
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UK's new 40% online casino duty criticized as a tax on harm
The levy raises the tax burden on remote casino operators as the UK continues its Gambling Act review reforms.
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Ken Howell's online sports betting licence suspended over AML failings
The suspension is the latest enforcement action tied to anti-money-laundering compliance failures in online betting.
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