Brazil's Lula signs provisional measure banning online betting and casino gambling
The emergency decree halts a fast-growing market days before the election and throws licensing, tax revenue and operator planning into legal limbo.
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Appeals court rules against Kalshi, says prediction markets can be regulated as gambling
The Sixth Circuit ruling upholds state and federal authority over event contracts and reshapes the legal footing for prediction-market operators.
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New York sues Polymarket over alleged illegal gambling operation
The state action escalates the jurisdictional fight over who regulates prediction markets, with Polymarket disputing New York's authority.
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Flutter suspends Brazil operations as Lula issues provisional online gambling ban
Flutter's withdrawal makes it the largest listed operator to halt Brazilian activity under the decree.
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Pennsylvania skill game bills arrive as court-ordered pause looms
Lawmakers, veterans groups and the American Legion are mobilizing as a court deadline threatens to shut down thousands of unregulated machines.
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Blumenthal and Tonko renew push for federal gambling reform
Democratic lawmakers are reviving proposals for national rules covering sports betting and online gambling advertising and taxation.
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Curacao gambling regulator hacked with sensitive data leaked
Compromised licensing records raise questions about oversight standards in a jurisdiction used by many offshore operators.
TheLines.com · +5 outlets
Study finds ED visits for gambling disorder nearly doubled after market expansion
Canadian hospital data links liberalized online gambling to a sharp rise in emergency visits for gambling-related harm.
Medscape · +14 outlets
Sports gambling critics launch Massachusetts movement to put limits on industry
The campaign seeks tighter advertising and access restrictions in one of the newest US sports betting markets.
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Dutch legal gambling association takes Meta to court over illegal gambling ads on Facebook
The case tests platform liability for unlicensed gambling advertising in a market with strict Dutch rules.
NL Times · +8 outlets
DigiPlus says Brazil betting ban will have limited impact on its business
The Philippine operator's public response is among the first corporate readouts on exposure to the Brazilian market closure.
Focus Gaming News · +13 outlets
Spanish operators signal strong opposition to gambling reform ahead of Gaming in Spain Conference
Industry pushback is intensifying as Spain weighs further restrictions on advertising and player protections.
Focus Gaming News · +1 outlets
Journalist who bet like a problem gambler was made a VIP by DraftKings
The account adds to regulatory scrutiny of VIP programs and responsible-gambling controls at US sportsbooks.
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Jumpman Gaming defeats HMRC in £13.2m free spins tax dispute
The ruling sets a precedent on how UK VAT and gambling duties apply to promotional free spins.
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UK Gambling Commission highlights enforcement action, industry data and regulatory updates
The regulator's latest roundup covers penalties and market data as operators prepare for tighter UK rules.
instituteoflicensing.org · +14 outlets
UAE regulator chief Ciaran Carruthers brings Crown lessons to emerging gaming market
The GCGRA's leadership profile signals how the UAE is building its commercial casino framework from scratch.
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Prediction markets membership splits National Council on Problem Gambling over Kalshi
The dispute reflects wider friction between the gambling-harm treatment community and event-contract platforms seeking industry standing.
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Ohio proposal would tie online casino licenses to physical casino visits
The draft links digital gaming access to land-based properties, an unusual structure for state iGaming legalization.
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