Regulation & Law

Prediction markets allow traders to buy and sell shares tied to outcomes across a wide range of subjects, from tonight’s Thursday Night Football game to what journalist Kaitlan Collins may or may not say on her CNN program. With critics warning that these financial platforms could venture into casi…

The UK Gambling Commission will implement a revised compliance framework for land-based gaming machines, following a consultation that received 1,065 responses. The changes follow a consultation paper launched in January 2025 covering the Gaming Machine Technical Standards (GMTS), Gaming Machine Te…

The alleged ringleader of a sprawling northwest Indiana gambling ring sent a sinister threat to an indebted gambler from inside a church, according to federal investigators. The incident was cited as evidence that James “Jimmy the Greek” Gerodemos could threaten or intimidate witnesses if released,…

With a recent study showing that around 15% of Nevada’s residents have a gambling problem, a local gambling center is taking action to ensure fair access to in-person support. These efforts are especially relevant now that products like prediction contracts are offering new ways to wager while ofte…

Just 3 weeks remain until the 8th annual Scandinavian & Nordic Gaming Show (SNGS) 2026, which takes place on 22 – 23 October at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark. There is plenty to discuss across the Nordic markets, with Finland preparing for a new licensing system, Sweden…

After just two years of operations, Bombay Group has closed its Bombay Club casino in Tallinn, Estonia’s capital. The group told customers to withdraw any funds held in their Yolo Wallet and transfer the money to their bank account by November 30, 2026. Bombay Group Announced Tallinn Casino Closure…

Growth in gaming rarely comes down to product alone, and in three weeks, the inaugural SPARK (Software, Payments, Affiliates, Revenue Kickoff) 2026 will put that reality to the operators, affiliates and providers shaping Southeast Europe when it launches in Sofia, Bulgaria on 19 – 20 October. Bulga…

SOFTSWISS, a global strategic partner for the iGaming industry, presents 2027 iGaming Trends report, a "benchmark" for navigating the industry. Co-authored with WorldGaming (ex Clarion), the new edition features a cross-sector comparison and a new chapter drawing on expertise from beyond the sector…

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has submitted two event contract rules to the White House for review, in a move that seeks to place prediction markets under federal authority rather than state gambling oversight. The regulator sent both measures this week to the Office of Informatio…

In just two weeks, Dakar, Senegal, is set to become the epicentre of gaming intelligence in Africa, as the 11th annual Sports Betting West Africa+ Summit 2026 and 2nd annual Gaming Event Francophone Africa take place concurrently from 14 – 16 October 2026 at the King Fahd Palace Hôtel. Rather than…

More than 1,300 union workers at Encore Boston Harbor have been walking the picket line outside the $2.6 billion casino resort for nearly a month. Yet officials with parent company Wynn Resorts tell Casino.org that inside, it remains largely business as usual. Approximately 1,350 members of Teamste…

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is proposing two new rules that could significantly impact the ongoing legal battle surrounding prediction markets and the extent of federal oversight of sports event-related contracts. The CFTC sent both measures to the White House Office of Manageme…

According to a fresh report released by Gaming Compliance International (GCI) for the Campaign for Fairer Gambling, online gambling past regulation produced an assessment of €91.6 billion, which is an indication of gross gambling revenue (GGR) from consumers residing within the 27 EU member states.…

For its third edition, SPiCE (Strategic Platform for iGaming Conference & Exhibition) International 2026 is set to take place from 12 – 13 November in Cebu, the Philippines. Welcoming operators, suppliers, investors, technology leaders and regulatory experts, the summit is built around a clear comm…

Blask data shows the first effects of the ban in the world’s biggest iGaming market by user demand. Brazil is the #1 iGaming market by user demand among the 142 countries Blask currently tracks. Since the regulated market launched in January 2025, onshore brands have held more than 96% of the total…

According to the International Betting Integrity Association’s 2025 Sports Betting Integrity Report, based on H2 Gambling Capital data, total GGR across Africa is projected to grow from US$3.5 billion in 2021 to US$19.4 billion by 2030, with online betting expected to reach US$16.4 billion. As the…

The SBC News team are live on the ground for the second day of the SBC Summit. Stay tuned to this blog for the latest updates from the SBC News team on the ground at Lisbon – Ted Orme-Claye, Patrick Killeen and Ted Menmuir – as well as our colleagues at iGaming Expert. 10:00am: It’s […]

A former manager of a nonprofit veterinary clinic in West Virginia has admitted that he stole more than $624,000 from his employer and lost the entire amount to an online gambling addiction. Fake Invoices and Payrolls J.T.V. pleaded guilty on September 28 to a federal money laundering charge connec…