Regulation & Law

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James have filed a lawsuit against QCX LLC, doing business as Polymarket US, accusing the prediction market operator of running an illegal, unlicensed gambling business in the state. Polymarket launched in the United States in December 202…

Gambling license applications in Finland have grown to 75 as the nation prepares to launch its regulated market. The country’s National Police Board (NBP) revealed that 25 of these applications were received within the past seven weeks. While it remains unclear how many of these applications will b…

The PGCB has taken action against two licensed gambling entities in the Keystone State, which will now have to pay a total of more than $100,000 in fines. MGM Resorts International and CountR GmbH to Pay Cumulative $100K+ Fines The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board released the recent enforcement a…

Brazil’s presidential elections are to be held soon on October 4, and the two main candidates for the position – current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his opponent Flávio Bolsonaro – are both trying to get some last-minute support. Interestingly, however, both have outlined ideas for putt…

The time for sitting by has come to an end; this is the message the NCLGS has sent to the Supreme Court of the United States. The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States is strongly suggesting that enough is enough and that prediction markets that offer event contracts on sports and stat…

The UK government has proposed prohibiting licensed gambling operators in Great Britain from offering third-party bets on Powerball draws, seeking to align the game with other National Lottery products. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has opened a six-week consultation on intro…

A woman who offered a victim in a drug overdose case the fatal substance has been ordered to serve three to eight years in prison by a judge on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The woman was identified as Heidi Warner, 25, who pleaded guilty in June to voluntary manslaughter after admitting to her in…

A Portland woman has been accused of killing her boyfriend in a parking lot over $3,200 in lottery winnings. The suspect, Mary Ann McKinzy, allegedly received $1,700 from her boyfriend, who accused her of taking another $800 without permission, which led to an altercation resulting in the victim’s…

New York is suing prediction market platform Polymarket for running illegal gambling operation in the state. On Thursday New York Attorney General Letitia Jame filed a lawsuit. The lawsuit charges Polymarket with running a gambling operation illegally in New York since December 2025, allowing users…

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will declare an outright ban on Brazil’s Bets Law, today Friday, 25 September, as an election pledge kept by the Workers Party (PT) government. Yesterday, the news sources of O Globo and Folha de S.Paulo, reported that Lula had confirmed his decision in a meeting…

Lawmakers in Montana, US, are looking to learn why state Lottery Director Bob Brown has refused to give auditors access to some emails connected to a major contract with gambling technology company Intralot. The issue emerged during a Legislative Audit Committee hearing earlier this month, on Septe…

The owner of a slots parlor in Florida, US, accused of running a $24 million illegal gambling operation in the state now wants a judge to dismiss the most serious charges brought against her. The woman argues that prosecutors have turned what she describes as a gambling case into an organized crime…

The National Police Board of Finland received 75 applications for gambling licenses before the competitive markets began in the country in July 2027, surpassing the expectations made. There are indicative signs that an increase took place in the number of applications. NPB has confirmed that 75 app…

ReferOn, the data-first affiliate management platform, has launched its native Audit Logs feature to help operators managing multiple brands track changes to commission structures and payment methods, reducing the risk of costly partner disputes and compliance issues. The post ReferOn’s new Audit L…

Lawsuit sees New York step up its enforcement action over prediction markets

The statement, signed by both the ANJL and IBJR, was shared on LinkedIn by Novibet’s head of legal and regulatory compliance.

Greater Manchester Police recovered cash in excess of £20,000 and took four individuals into custody during the enforcement operation aimed at cracking down on illegal gambling in the heart of Manchester city. The enforcement operations were conducted during the night and involved the execution of…

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