Regulation & Law

Online casino operator L&L Europe has agreed to pay GBP 900,000 ($1.2 million) to settle a UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) investigation aimed at problems with withdrawal practices and protections for vulnerable customers. The regulator determined that the company, which partnered with sportsbook sup…

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has cautioned Australian Football League (AFL) players to refrain from participating in the promotion of what the regulator has described as illegal online gambling services. ACMA Toughens Stance on Gambling Influencers, Reminds AFL Players t…

The legalization of online casinos in Ontario, Canada, in 2022 has sent the number of people reporting gambling-related harm on the rise. Nearly 130,000 residents of the province now exhibit signs of problem gambling, with their number only 43,000 in 2018. AGRI Warns of Increase in Problem Gambler…

L&L Europe has been fined €1.07 million following an investigation by the UK Gambling Commission into delayed withdrawals, failures of anti-money laundering (AML) procedures and failures of social responsibility regulations. These breaches took place from October 2024 to October 2025 over a number…

Utah is once again going after Kalshi, alleging that the company and its affiliate, as well as two Susquehanna trading firms, have breached the state’s gambling laws and inflicted damages of up to $61.2 million. Utah Once Again on the Offensive Against Prediction Markets This is the specific number…

PointsBet has reached a settlement with Ontario’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission (AGCO), which resulted in a suspended license for only two days in the province. Originally, AGCO recommended a suspension period of five days, claiming that the operator’s subsidiary failed in “properly monitoring, ide…

While prediction markets experienced a spike in trading volumes in September, sportsbooks expanded at a quicker rate, prompting concerns about the industry’s ability to attract and retain sports bettors. According to data from financial services firm Stifel, prediction market taker volume was up 27…

ADI Predictstreet, FIFA’s official prediction market partner for the 2026 World Cup, is facing scrutiny after blockchain analysis linked approximately $108 million of its $167 million in trading through late September to connected cryptocurrency wallets. Although it has raised questions about the v…

Stake announces that they will challenge the Brazil’s court decision of an injuction allowing the operator to temporarily resume betting operations. The case could have broader implications for licensed gambling operators seeking to reverse Brazil’s betting ban. The operator recured a preliminary i…

The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs is to review whether the current visa-free entry arrangement for Chinese nationals – which the country has been considering extending to new entry ports – is being exploited by some people in order to facilitate criminal online-gambling operations. That…

Australia’s communications regulator has issued formal warnings to former Australian Football League (AFL) players Mitch Robinson and Rhys Mathieson after finding they promoted an illegal online gambling service through social media and video content. The Australian Communications and Media Authori…

Following public backlash, Polymarket removed a contract from its prediction market platform that let users bet on whether any of the seven men accused of raping a Cornell University student in 2024 would face felony sex crime charges. What Was the Contract About? The market centered on allegations…

Prediction markets and political elections are much more intertwined than one might imagine. According to a recent study by the Brennan Center for Justice, speculative odds from political event contracts measurably influence voters. Prediction Markets Have a Measurable Effect on Voters’ Opinions Th…

Chilean Senate President Paulina Núñez has introduced a substitute amendment to the bill regulating online gambling platforms, seeking to establish prison sentences of up to 15 years for those who promote illegal betting sites. According to reports, the initiative proposes a substantial change in h…

A new civil lawsuit has been filed, as Utah sues Kalshi alleging unlawful gambling operations across the state. Attorney General Derek Brown announced the legal action in Utah Third District Court targeting the prediction market operator along with its affiliates and two Susquehanna trading firms.…

Finnish gambling operator Hippos ATG Oy has secured a licence to offer horse racing betting, sports betting, and online casino games when Finland opens its regulated gambling market to competition on 1 July 2027. Announced on Monday, the approval marks a milestone for the joint venture between Swed…

The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has decided to permanently discontinue its existing licensing portal and terminate its external provider's regulatory services following a data breach that exposed confidential information belonging to gambling license holders. The decision comes as Curaçao contin…

A UK challenger bookmaker is rumoured to be mulling over a London IPO amid what has been a dismal time for industry operators on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). BetGoodwin, the online brand of heritage betting group Goodwin Racing, officially launched in 2022 – 25 years after the wider business es…