Regulation & Law

On 22 October 2026, Denmark will conduct the first reading of its new gambling Bill that provides stricter marketing regulations and wider duty of care obligations. The Bill was proposed by Minister for Taxation and Growth Jakob Engel-Schmidt and will come into operation on 1 January 2027. Accordin…

Everton FC footballer Martin Sherif has been handed what has been dubbed a “fair and proportionate” £5,000 fine for breaching betting rules over 15 months. It brings to an end a saga which began in August when Sherif was charged by the Football Association (FA) for placing 61 bets on football match…

Denis Matthew Lanctot has filed a lawsuit against MGM Grand, alleging that a property security guard tackled him in his hotel room, causing him a mild brain injury. Undisclosed Sum of the Lawsuit The case dates back to July 5, 2024, and the events described involve security guards from the venue en…

HIPTHER has unveiled the agenda for its 2026 Warsaw Summit, with the two-day event set to focus on regulatory change, artificial intelligence, payments, compliance and growth strategies for the iGaming and technology sectors. The fourth annual Warsaw Summit will take place on October 27–28 at the I…

A High Court ruling involving a copyright dispute between Aviator LLC and Spribe has been overturned by the UK Court of Appeal. The ruling was made on October 2 and is unanimous and relates to earlier court proceedings in Georgia. It does not rule on whether Spribe violated Aviator LLC’s copyright…

Games Global, a leading supplier of iGaming content, has extended its footprint in the regulated US market, securing a licence from the West Virginia Lottery Commission to roll out its product portfolio in the Mountain State. The state entry marks a significant milestone in Games Global’s US expans…

Cambodian officials will launch combined inspections of properties where casinos are built in the country in order to check whether they are complying with the prohibition of online betting. Yeth Vinel, Secretary General of the Cambodian Gambling Management Commission (CGMC), informed that the cert…

US Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-Ind.) is encouraging voters in his congressional district to reject local ballot referendums next month regarding casinos in Allen, DeKalb, and Steuben counties. Stutzman, who is seeking his fourth term in Congress, is up for reelection on Tuesday, Nov. 3. While he is exp…

Stake has been granted a preliminary injunction by the Federal Court of São Paulo to keep its Brazil website live until 25 October. Judge Cristiane Farias Rodrigues dos Santos issued the ruling, which sets a precedent in the post-gambling ban timeline set in motion by President Lula da Silva. Under…

Wynn Resorts could generate more gaming revenue than expected from its planned casino resort in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Wolfe Research said. The investment firm cites the emerging market and Singapore, where a handful of integrated resorts have delivered strong financial results. Wolfe Rese…

The boards of Lottomatica Group and CIRSA Enterprises have approved a ‘common merger plan’ to settle the terms of their proposed combination, first announced on 2 September 2026. The merger plan will see Lottomatica proceed to absorb CIRSA assets outright, via an enlargement of its enterprise on th…

Stakeholders across Europe are invited to join the initiative, with safety messages available in the local languages of 30 countries. Brussels, 9 October 2026 – Campaign graphics for European Safer Gambling Week 2026 are now available. Organised by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA)…

The proposed Black Marlin Casino took a step forward when the Biloxi City Council approved a zoning change for the project, but the move was met with opposition over the removal of protected trees at the Mississippi waterfront site. Biloxi Casino Plan Wins Approval, Allowing Removal of 28 Protected…

On October 7, Google published updates on its policies regarding online gambling ads on YouTube. Starting from October 21, YouTube will allow online gambling ads in Masthead. Permission will be available for advertisers certified under the Gambling Regulations. According Google, this consent does n…

A California, US, real estate investor who has been accused of abusing children at his Arcadia mansion is also reportedly connected to a separate investigation into an alleged illegal casino and drug operation. The alleged gambling ring was located at a commercial property that the man controlled i…

DraftKings and FanDuel have each contributed another $3.5 million to the campaign aimed at legalizing online sports betting in Nebraska. Their latest generosity now brings the total raised by supporters to approximately $14.65 million ahead of the November 3 election. Bigger Stake The latest donati…

Brazil’s recent betting ban affects every operator in the country. Blask data shows that this impact varies widely as more than half of licensed operators revenue was generated by brands that are strongly dependent on Brazil, while global operators face a smaller damage. Based on Blasks’ estimates,…

On 30 September, during Balkan Gaming Federation Summit, Dragan Skrbic was appointed as the first president of the federation. Filip Jelavić and Sorin Georgescu will serve as the federation’s vice presidents. The new leaders will also be responsible for the first campaigns organized by BGF for the…