Regulation & Law

Online sports betting may be a source of mental health issues and distress comparable to pornography for young men, a new survey articulates. The Institute for Family Studies, a think tank focused on family formation, marriage, parenting, child well-being, and the role of technology in family life,…

Ireland will strengthen its scrutiny of gambling as a “sector vulnerable to money laundering and criminal exposure”, as the government launches its first National Anti-Money Laundering Strategy. The strategy was revealed last Friday by Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris. Its design esta…

Kalshi has been dealt another setback in Connecticut, this time with federal judge Vernon D. Oliver ruling that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) cannot dictate an order that conflicts with the court’s own interpretation of federal law. The CFTC, said the judge, lacks the authority to…

LT Game has launched its Steam & Fortune dual-wheel electronic roulette product in Macau casinos following regulatory approval in February. The post LT Game launches Steam & Fortune roulette in Macau casinos first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

SEON, a leading AI-driven platform for fraud prevention and AML compliance, has unveiled new insights from its analysis of Betting & Gaming operator data during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, challenging conventional expectations about how fraud emerges during major sporting events. The post SEON data sh…

VGCCC will expand the use of AI, data and predictive analysis under a three-year strategy focused on earlier gambling risk detection. The post Victoria regulator steps up AI, data use to tackle gambling harm first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

The gaming regulator for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), aimed at strengthening regulatory cooperation and information sharing. The agreement between the General…

Kalshi’s fragile truce with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) may be over after the regulator accused the prediction platform of violating its agreement to stop its sports, election, and entertainment prediction contracts in the state. The NGCB now intends to fine Kalshi $120,000 for each day…

A New Hampshire nonprofit organization associated with a former state House speaker now faces scrutiny for allegedly failing to fulfill its legal duty to support local communities and using charity funds for unknown purposes. This potential misconduct reportedly continued for years, raising questio…

Australia’s Labor government has vowed to introduce a new single-service opt-out register for gambling ads. This announcement comes amid continued calls to rein in the gambling sector and minimize the harm it causes. Australia Considers Opt-Out Register for Gambling Ads As Australia eyes changes to…

The majority of eligible shareholders in William Hill, 888 and Mr Green owner evoke have agreed to a buyout by Bally’s Intralot. Both firms confirmed to be in talks of a potential acquisition back in April, with the total bid price of £243.1m subsequently unveiled in June – alongside the terms and…

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. FanDuel renewed its longtime partnership with GeoComply, a global leader in geolocation and identity verification, it was announced Monday. Key Takeaways FanDuel and GeoComply have a partnership dating back 1…

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Prediction market operator Novig continued its bold entry into the industry by submitting another lawsuit, this time targeting Wisconsin officials. The operator, which launched its prediction markets on Aug.…

Seven individuals have been charged before Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court over alleged fraud against bet365. According to the prosecution, the defendants – six men and one woman – abused the UK operator’s free introductory betting offer for new customers to obtain free betting credit and move illici…

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Virginia’s 2027 legislative session has been updated to include Senate Bill 579, which would stop the operation and promotion of online sweepstakes casinos in the state. Key Takeaways A Virginia bill that wou…

Bally’s Corporation reported a marked revenue improvement for Q2 2026, with the figure increasing 20.5% year-on-year from $657.53m (£484.98m) to $792.23m. The results relate to the quarter in which the company’s Bally’s Intralot business confirmed it would be proceeding with a transformative takeov…

High stakes gambling site Tether.bet has closed down amid scrutiny around its use by George Cottrell, a prominent supporter of outspoken UK politician Nigel Farage. However, there is no evidence to suggest that Cottrell – or his support for the Reform UK party leader and newly re-elected MP for Cla…

The federal gaming regulator of the UAE was established in 2023 and has since granted licences to both iGaming and land-based operators.