Crypto.com and Novig sue Missouri in federal court to block prediction market crackdown
The suits escalate a widening legal fight between prediction market operators and state gaming regulators over whether event contracts are gambling.
Crypto News · +14 outlets
Ontario government withheld its own problem gambling study, internal documents show
The withheld research on problem gambling rates has fueled criticism of Ontario's regulated iGaming market and the province's oversight.
Casino.com · +11 outlets
Massachusetts casinos fight historical horse racing machines as Wynn warns on expansion
The dispute over HHR devices at racetracks is shaping a broader Massachusetts debate about expanding gambling beyond casinos.
CDC Gaming · +5 outlets
Comoros calls Anjouan licensing bodies fictitious, seeks UK help over gambling licences
The Anjouan offshore licensing regime has drawn scrutiny as operators and white-label resellers rely on its certificates for global online casino brands.
Casino.org · +3 outlets
DraftKings and FanDuel super PAC spends $8M to sway New York legislative races
The spending shows sportsbook operators investing heavily in state politics as New York weighs taxes and new gambling measures.
Newsday · +2 outlets
New Jersey advances bill decriminalizing underage gambling, directing fines to treatment
The measure would replace criminal charges for underage betting with fines earmarked for compulsive gambling programs.
Betting News · +12 outlets
Kalshi claims 100K Hawaii users as state weighs tax or ban on prediction markets
Hawaii is among several states weighing how to treat prediction markets that regulators say function as unlicensed sports betting.
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Ohio prepares further legal action against prediction markets
Ohio joins a growing group of states moving against event contract platforms they classify as illegal gambling.
Gambling News · +6 outlets
Google bans prediction market ads in Connecticut, bringing total to five states
Ad platform restrictions add pressure to prediction markets already facing state-level legal challenges.
Casino.com · +3 outlets
Louisiana defers DraftKings license decision pending review of the company's AI use
Regulators are examining how operators deploy AI in betting products, a rising theme in state licensing reviews.
Gambling News · +1 outlets
Brazil betting ban could push R$25B to unlicensed operators, report warns
Brazil's tightening rules on betting operators raise concerns that players will shift to unlicensed offshore sites.
Casino.com · +1 outlets
New York regulators put sportsbooks on notice over AI and bettor data
State scrutiny of how operators use AI and player data is growing as sports betting oversight tightens.
RG.org · +9 outlets
Wildz Group secures one of Finland's first iGaming licences ahead of 2027 market opening
Finland's move to a licensed online gambling market in 2027 is drawing early operator entrants as the state monopoly ends.
Casino News Daily · +3 outlets
SkillOnNet advances in New Zealand online casino licensing process
New Zealand is auctioning online casino licences as it replaces its unregulated offshore market with a licensed regime.
iGaming Business · +7 outlets
PokerStars and GGPoker face New Zealand exit after missing licence auction
Major poker brands risk losing New Zealand market access under the country's new licensing framework.
Spadepoker · +1 outlets
DraftKings, FanDuel-linked spending; UK National Lottery licence to face NAO review
The National Audit Office review will examine the process behind the UK National Lottery licence award.
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Study links gambling advertising to increased betting activity and searches for help
The research adds evidence to policy debates over marketing restrictions for sportsbooks and casinos.
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90 MPs urge rise in UK Machine Games Duty ahead of Autumn Budget
The push for higher duties on gaming machines adds pressure on UK arcades and adult gaming centres.
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