Regulation & Law

The gradual expansion of Massachusetts gambling is causing rising discontent. As the state plans to introduce historical horse racing devices at several eligible racetracks, casino representatives argue the measure may undermine their business and introduce unfair competition. Opponents also note t…

A Clark County jury on Monday Oct. 19) convicted Canadian tourist Mitchell Fairbarn of felony and misdemeanor animal‑cruelty charges for removing a flamingo from the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino’s wildlife habitat and injuring the bird during a March 3 incident captured on surveillance video…

A draft bill dubbed the “Lula Law” has been tabled in Argentina to prohibit online gambling in the Province of Buenos Aires. As reported by SBC Noticias, the bill was introduced by Senator Federico Fagioli, member of the Peronist Patria Grande political party, who is trying to repeal Law No. 15,079…

According to newly released data from Statistics Canada, trips by Canadians to the United States are increasing gradually in 2026, but remain below historical levels. This has impacted destinations such as Las Vegas, which has always been a hotspot for Canadian tourists. Canadian Travel to the US S…

A UK and Ireland bookmaker has opened up a market on its platform on what the rate of Machine Games Duty (MGD) will be after next week’s Autumn Budget. AK Bets, which is prominent in the UK and Ireland horse racing scene, revealed this on its X page on Sunday night, initially pricing the rate […]

The Australian Communications and Media Authority office in Australia. The watchdog continues to crack down on illegal offshore gaming sites, adding 14 more to be blocked. (Image: ABC News) The post Australia Sets Out Rules for Gambling Advertising Ban on Celebrities and Sports Stars appeared first…

Flutter Entertainment, a leading iGaming and online sports betting operator, is reportedly considering a double-digit reduction of its workforce. As it turns out, the layoffs might impact workers across several countries supporting the company’s UK & Ireland business. Flutter to Reduce Its UK & Ire…

Austria's plan to end its online gambling monopoly faces a European deadline on November 5, 2026. The standstill period under the European Union's Technical Regulation Information System (TRIS) procedure expires on that date, and lawmakers cannot adopt the legislation before then. The Finance Minis…

Hippos ATG Oy has confirmed that it has secured a gaming license in Finland, becoming the second company to make such an announcement. This comes as the country prepares to end its gambling monopoly and launch regulated gaming. Company Leaders Vow to Support Finnish Racing For reference, Hippos ATG…

Flutter is set to cut 1,400 jobs in the UK and Ireland. (Image: Flutter Entertainment) The post Flutter to Cut Up to 1,400 Jobs as UK Gambling Tax Hikes Force Restructuring appeared first on Casino.org.

Flutter Entertainment will make mass redundancies in its UK & Ireland operations as tax burdens continue to weigh heavily on the biggest gambling business on these shores. The company will cut up to 1,400 jobs across a number of locations including Leeds and Dublin, as well as UK & Ireland staff at…

A prediction-market platform with alleged links to the Abu Dhabi royal family is facing questions over whether much of its trading volume was artificially inflated. ADI PredictStreet first raised eyebrows last April after it reportedly paid more than $150 million to become the “Official Prediction…

Cambodia is preparing an online payment system to improve the collection and management of gambling duties and regulatory revenues. The post Cambodia plans online payment system for gambling duties first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

GR8_TECH will host a private online workshop on October 29 to discuss the impact of Brazil’s sudden betting ban and the challenges facing operators in the market. Titled “The Locker Room: Brazil After the Ban,” the workshop will be held via Zoom and led by Yevhen Krazhan, Chief Strategy Officer at…

Aristocrat Interactive has introduced Spooky Link Go Ghost to regulated online casino markets across the United States and Canada, bringing the land-based slot franchise into the real-money gaming (RMG) digital sector for the first time. The online version incorporates the Cash Collect mechanic, wh…

Fukuoka’s governor calls for careful consideration of Oto’s IR benefits and risks despite a tight timetable for advancing the proposal. The post Japan’s Fukuoka governor calls for “extremely careful” review of Oto IR proposal first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are urging the public to report businesses that continue operating or housing skill games—controversial devices classified as illegal slot machines following a state Supreme Court order that took effect at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 14, 2026. In June, the Pennsylvania Su…

Blask’s latest iGaming market insights reveal shifting player demand across key markets, from a sharp decline in offshore betting searches in Turkey to the Philippines overtaking Brazil in global search demand. The report also highlights record growth across Africa, the impact of Alberta’s regulate…