Regulation & Law

The owner of a slots parlor in Florida, US, accused of running a $24 million illegal gambling operation in the state now wants a judge to dismiss the most serious charges brought against her. The woman argues that prosecutors have turned what she describes as a gambling case into an organized crime…

The National Police Board of Finland received 75 applications for gambling licenses before the competitive markets began in the country in July 2027, surpassing the expectations made. There are indicative signs that an increase took place in the number of applications. NPB has confirmed that 75 app…

ReferOn, the data-first affiliate management platform, has launched its native Audit Logs feature to help operators managing multiple brands track changes to commission structures and payment methods, reducing the risk of costly partner disputes and compliance issues. The post ReferOn’s new Audit L…

Lawsuit sees New York step up its enforcement action over prediction markets

The statement, signed by both the ANJL and IBJR, was shared on LinkedIn by Novibet’s head of legal and regulatory compliance.

Greater Manchester Police recovered cash in excess of £20,000 and took four individuals into custody during the enforcement operation aimed at cracking down on illegal gambling in the heart of Manchester city. The enforcement operations were conducted during the night and involved the execution of…

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On 1 October 2026, Malta is set to aise its gaming tax on casino revenue generated from local players from 5% to 15%. Malta’s Gaming Tax Regulations published amendments April 2026 with new tax changes under Legal Notices 84 and 86. From 1 October, the rates will be: Type 1 gaming services: 15% of…

Tabcorp, one of Australia’s largest gambling companies, got fiend by the Victoria’s gambling regulator over €216,374. The regulator found out that the operator failed to implement mandatory multi-factor authentication across customer wagering accounts. The investigation led by the Victorian Gamblin…

Star Sydney’s casino license remains suspended as governance and culture concerns persist despite progress in its remediation. The post Star Sydney casino license remains suspended amid unresolved governance concerns first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Fitch Ratings Inc expects Genting New York LLC, operator of casino complex Resorts World New York City (RWNYC), to generate earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of about US$450 million in 2028, as the property progressively expands its gaming offering. Genting…

Cambodia’s effort to stem cybercrime in the country will move to a new phase, scrutinising legitimately-licensed casinos to see if any are a route for laundering scam money. That is according to senior minister Chhay Sinarith in comments to Bloomberg on the sidelines of an anti-crime conference in…

Sports betting revenue in Ontario’s regulated iGaming market plunged 30% month over month in August, even as casino wagering reached an all-time high in market share, helping push overall wagering to CA$9.740 billion, according to new data from iGaming Ontario. That overall wagering figure was down…

A Portland woman is accused of running over and killing her boyfriend after a dispute over his $3,200 lottery win escalated in an apartment parking lot. Mary Ann McKinzy, 55, was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Bakersfield, Calif., last month in connection with the November 2025 death of James S. Mill…

The owner of a Florida slots parlor accused of operating a $24 million illegal gambling enterprise is asking a judge to throw out the most serious charges against her, arguing prosecutors have dressed up a relatively straightforward gambling case as organized crime. Rima Ray, 45, owner of the Il Vi…

California and Texas have long been viewed as the “golden geese” of the domestic online sports betting industry. The two most populous states remain off limits to sportsbooks, but prediction markets are operating in those jurisdictions, sparking hope and speculation that either or both states could…

Loto-Québec reported a 2.1% year-over-year increase in total revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2026-27, as the province heads toward an election that could fundamentally reshape Quebec’s gambling landscape. According to the Crown corporation, it generated CA$782.6 million in revenue for the q…

Barry Diller-owned People Inc. has withdrawn its $17.6 billion bid to acquire MGM Resorts. People, which currently owns roughly 27% of MGM Resorts, proposed buying out the casino giant’s remaining shares and offered $48.30 per share in cash. However, the deal appears to have fallen through, meaning…