Archive snapshot · Regulation
Wed, Oct 21, 5:46 AM ET
Ontario hid study showing higher-than-expected problem gambling harm, documents show
Internal documents indicate the province shelved its own research on gambling harm rates as it expanded online casino and sports betting regulation, drawing scr
Yogonet · +9 outlets
New research links sports betting expansion and gambling ads to anxiety, depression treatment
US studies tie the spread of mobile sports betting to higher rates of mental health treatment and helpline searches, adding evidence to state-level regulatory d
Boston 25 News · +14 outlets
Ontario problem gambling rises and suicides triple after online casino expansion, CBC reports
The report adds public health pressure on Ontario's regulated iGaming market months after internal documents showed harm research was withheld.
CBC · +1 outlets
DeWine says Ohio will sue prediction markets as state pushes new legal action
Ohio's governor signaled litigation against prediction market platforms, escalating a state-versus-federal jurisdiction fight over event contracts.
Gambling.com · +10 outlets
Cruz bill would give states jurisdiction over prediction markets
Federal legislation proposed by Senator Cruz would clarify that states regulate prediction market event contracts, addressing the conflict now playing out in co
Legal Sports Betting · +13 outlets
DraftKings and FanDuel-backed super PAC spending $8M on New York legislative races
The sportsbook-funded committee is pouring money into state Senate and Assembly contests, where iGaming and betting tax policy are in play.
Newsday
Colorado study links gambling advertising to increased betting activity and help searches
University of Colorado researchers find ad exposure lifts betting volume while also driving searches for problem gambling help, informing advertising rule revie
Phys.org · +7 outlets
Crypto.com and Novig sue Missouri over prediction market restrictions
The operators challenge state limits on event contracts, part of a widening legal battle between prediction market platforms and state gaming regulators.
Casino.com · +14 outlets
Brazil predicts R$25B could flow to unlicensed operators after betting ban
Officials warn that the crackdown on unlicensed betting sites is pushing players and money to offshore and suspicious platforms ahead of the transition deadline
Casino.com · +2 outlets
Massachusetts historical horse racing proposal draws casino opposition
Casino operators and Wynn's CEO warn that allowing HHR machines at tracks would cut into their business, taxes and jobs as the state weighs the expansion.
CDC Gaming · +9 outlets
Taiwan reportedly blocks Coinbase and Kalshi over suspected election betting
Taiwanese authorities restricted access to the platforms, signaling international regulatory resistance to election-linked prediction contracts.
Focus Gaming News · +14 outlets
North Carolina adds prediction market tax amid election betting debate
State lawmakers extended tax treatment to prediction market operators as they grapple with election-related event contracts.
PlayUSA · +1 outlets
Kalshi claims 100,000 Hawaii users as state weighs tax or ban
The prediction market's reported local user base is shaping Hawaii's deliberations on whether to tax or prohibit event contract trading.
Legal Sports Betting
UK MPs press for Machine Games Duty rise in Autumn Budget
Ninety Labour MPs are pushing higher gambling taxes on gaming machines, prompting industry warnings that the increases would backfire.
Focus Gaming News · +14 outlets
DraftKings' Louisiana sportsbook license reported to be at risk
Regulatory questions in Louisiana could threaten one of DraftKings' state operating permits, a notable exposure for the operator.
WSN.com · +4 outlets
Buenos Aires clubs back bill to regulate online gambling as 'Lula Law' seeks ban
Neighborhood clubs support regulation while a separate proposal would ban online betting in Buenos Aires province, showing Argentina's split approach.
iGamingToday.com · +1 outlets
New Jersey Senate panel advances bill revising underage gambling penalties
Legislation moving through Trenton would replace criminal penalties with civil fines and direct the revenue to compulsive gambling programs.
NJ Senate Democrats · +1 outlets
Australian Capital Territory introduces legislation to reduce gambling harm
The ACT government moved new harm-reduction rules, continuing Australia's piecemeal tightening of gambling regulation across jurisdictions.
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