Regulation & Law

Earlier this year, Wisconsin passed a law that allowed Native American tribes to offer online sports betting. While actual platforms have yet to launch, this controversial decision remains a point of contention, leading to a new lawsuit. Wisconsin Lawmakers Approved Online Tribal Betting In April,…

The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Ohio and Tennessee can regulate Kalshi’s sports-related event contracts under state gambling laws, adding to a growing split among federal appeals courts over whether prediction markets fall under state gambling rules or federal derivatives regulatio…

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has appointed gaming industry veteran Gavin Isaacs to its Board of Directors in an advisory capacity, pending regulatory review and approval. The post Industry veteran Gavin Isaacs joins GLI’s Board of Directors first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia…

The group, which owns a majority stake in Betnacional, has published its full response to the provisional measure banning igaming and sports betting.

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is looking for its third executive director in less than two years. Brian Pempus, the editor of GamblingHarm.org, broke the news last Friday (Sept. 25) that the NCPG might be looking to replace Heather Maurer as executive director. The nonprofit’s boa…

Finland's National Police Board (NPB), which serves as the temporary regulator, has received 75 gambling license applications as of September 22, a total that exceeds early expectations for the country's competitive market. The market opens on July 1, 2027, and the Board has not yet decided on any…

Brazil has blocked 506 websites that are illegally involved in betting activities and opened further inquiries into gambling ads on Google and Meta. After the introduction of the ban on fixed-odds betting, Brazilian authorities discovered 506 websites that could be engaged in illegal betting and on…

Kalshi has been dealt another major blow after the 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati ruled that the states of Ohio and Tennessee can indeed apply their local gambling laws to event contracts. Kalshi, however, is optimistic that the decision will not last. Prediction Markets Continue to…

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has approved fines against MGM Resorts International and German-based CountR GmbH for licensing violations. At its public monthly meeting, the board approved a consent agreement presented by its Office of Enforcement Counsel (OEC) that imposes a $50,250…

Just Slots, the up-and-coming iGaming content provider, has secured a B2B Gaming Licence from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), officially launching in the market via leading aggregator Hub88. The MGA licence enables Just Slots to supply its creative portfolio, with games such as Sugar Hell, Ice Va…

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is holding its own, arguing that it is focused on addressing harm, no matter where it occurs – prediction markets included – but that the organization will not concern itself with matters of legality. Once again, this remark has to do with the fact th…

The Malta Gaming Authority has suspended the authorisation awarded to Condor Malta Limited (the ‘Authorised Person’), holder of MGA licence…

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva declared an outright ban on online betting in Brazil on Friday, and the impacts are likely going to be felt far beyond the South American nation. The nation has seen its gambling market grow exponentially since first being made legal two years ago, with a competi…

The Colombian capital is preparing to host a new edition of GAT Expo Colombia – Bogotá 2026, a specialized industry event taking place on Thursday, October 15, at the Sheraton Bogotá Hotel in Salitre. The one-day gathering will bring together suppliers and buyers of products and services at a strat…

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed on Friday (25) a Provisional Measure that brings betting operations in Brazil to an end. The measure prohibits the operation, offering, intermediation and advertising of betting and online games in Brazil, the so-called “bets”. From the date of publication…

New Zealand’s government has set forth the protocol pertaining to online casino licensing in accordance with its auction of bids that will take place on 29th November. In order to operate in the market, the successful bidders are required to go through some thorough background checks. The successfu…

New York officials have filed a major lawsuit against QCX LLC, the operator of Polymarket US, accusing the company of running an illegal gambling business. The legal action, brought jointly by New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James, claims that Polymarket has been operati…

Following months of planning, Georgia believes that it has created the best foundation and environment to cater for the next evolution of iGaming business expanding in existing markets and new geographies. The statement comes from Random Systems Georgia, is the Selected Person by the Government of…