Regulation & Law

The Encore Boston Harbor strike is in its fifth day, with more than 1,300 employees at the luxury casino resort continuing to walk the picket line instead of reporting for work. Unite Here Local 26 and Teamsters Local 25 say Wynn Resorts has “refused to bargain in good faith” after their collective…

The global illegal online gambling market generated around $50 billion in gross revenue in 2025, with operators increasingly using cryptocurrency, digital marketing and mirror websites to evade enforcement, according to research by Fincord Intelligence highlighted by the Betting and Gaming Council…

Ruth Evans will take over as chair of the UK Gambling Commission on September 30, 2026, beginning a five-year term at the regulator as it develops a new strategy, steps up efforts against illegal gambling and completes its role in implementing measures stemming from the Gambling Act review. Evans,…

Gaming supplier Zitro has secured a Gaming-Related Vendor License from the United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), allowing it to supply products to licensed operators in the […] The post Zitro receives gaming vendor license in UAE first appeared on Asia Gaming…

Illinois gambling regulators are proposing changes to make it easier for people with gambling problems to ban themselves from legal gambling. The Illinois Gaming Board voted Thursday unanimously to advance three proposed rule changes that would expand enrollment options for the state’s self-exclusi…

Cyprus lawmakers and regulators are examining several routes to stop recipients of the Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI), known locally as EEE, from directing welfare payments toward gambling, while acknowledging that legal, technical and privacy constraints complicate the effort. GMI functions as a…

For gaming businesses looking towards Southeast Europe, there is more to consider than simply market growth, and in just six weeks, the inaugural SPARK (Software, Payments, Affiliates, Revenue Kickoff) 2026 will put those questions directly to the operators, affiliates and providers navigating the…

The Nordic gaming market is seeing regulatory developments in several key areas, from Finland’s preparations for a new licensing framework to Sweden’s stronger regulatory approach and Norway’s increased enforcement. The highly anticipated 8th annual Scandinavian Nordic Gaming Show (SNGS) 2026, taki…

A San Antonio councilwoman is seeking to ban controversial eight-liner gaming machines that Texas courts have ruled can be manipulated to violate the state’s gambling laws. Texas bans commercial gambling machines from awarding cash prizes. Eight-liners operate through an obscure law known as the “F…

Europe's illegal online gambling market was worth an estimated €12 billion ($13.94 billion) in net revenue in 2025, triple its size in 2019 and equal to 25% of the total online gambling sector, according to a study commissioned by European gaming industry association Euromat. The research, conducte…

There is just one week to go until the inaugural LiGA Summit 2026, which will welcome prominent operators, legal leaders, marketing experts and other key stakeholders to the El Pardo Lima – A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Lima, Peru, on 17–18 September 2026 to discuss the opportunities and challeng…

The openly racist founder of online crypto casino Duel.com was detained by a police tactical unit in Helsinki Saturday (September 5) after attending a march by a far-right ethnonationalist group while dressed as SpongeBob SquarePants. Ossi “Monarch” Ketola, 29, and his entourage were heard shouting…

Games Global has expanded its presence in the North American market, with the supplier of innovative content breaking ground in Alberta by obtaining a license to operate locally. This means that partners would be able to access titles such as 12 Masks of Fire, Gold Blitz, Fishin’ Pots of Gold, and…

In this article, Erick Sapien, Mexico Country Manager at BC.GAME, explores Mexico’s growing importance in Latin America’s regulated iGaming market and the role of local partnerships, regulatory compliance, and operational transparency in building long-term growth. The Latin American digital enterta…

Global Gaming Women (GGW) has partnered with RG24seven Virtual Training to provide its members with free access to RG-ONE, an interactive training programme for casino and gaming employees. The video-based programme covers responsible gaming, anti-money laundering, human trafficking awareness, regu…

Europe's online gambling black market is now worth €12B, according to Euromat. (Image: Getty) The post Europe’s Illegal Online Gambling Market Hits €12B, Euromat Study Claims appeared first on Casino.org.

The NFL wants to see prediction markets cut out selections on the league’s games, with Chief Compliance Officer Sabrina Perel raising objections over the exchange’s practices of offering action on seasonal games and the Super Bowl. NFL Keeps Objecting to Prediction Market Options The NFL has descri…

Armenia is preparing to roll out more restrictions against illegal operators through a new reform package that would tighten the oversight of online gambling. State news agency Armenpress has reported that the State Revenue Committee (SRC) is looking at measures to block unlicensed gambling website…