Industry
August 19, 2025
UKGC Launches Consultations on Proposed LCCP Changes
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has asked the gaming industry to weigh in on its proposed amendments to its Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP) as the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act) looms. Among other things, the UKGC is eyeing the removal of its own list of approved alternative dispute […]
Industry
August 18, 2025
Circa Sports Defies Expectations with Missouri Sports Betting License Win
The Missouri Gaming Commission has shaken things up for the state’s upcoming sports betting market by awarding one of just two prized untethered direct mobile licenses to Circa Sports, a relative upstart that was able to triumph over industry giant FanDuel. While FanDuel will still be able to participate in Missouri’s betting market thanks to […]
Industry
August 18, 2025
British Horseracing Protests Tax Hike, Cancels Sep. 10 Meetings
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has continued its fight against Britain’s proposed tax hike by cancelling all meetings on September 10. All races will be rescheduled for another date, the authority confirmed. BHA Reasserts Its Opposition to the Tax Harmonization In its announcement, the BHA reasserted that it is standing firmly behind its Axe the […]
Industry
August 18, 2025
5FDP Guitarist Bathory Puts $28M Las Vegas Castle for Sale
Have you ever dreamed of living in an ancient castle while still being near a myriad of casinos to choose from? Well, this could be your chance as metal star Zoltan Bathory has just put his castle-like home near the Strip for sale. A True Castle of a Home For those unfamiliar with the metal […]
Industry
August 15, 2025
Nevada Pushes to Uncover Information in Ongoing Legal Fight with Kalshi
Nevada’s Attorney General has asked a federal judge to make prediction market operator Kalshi, turn over a broad set of internal messages and files. This is part of the state’s attempt to figure out if Kalshi’s sports event contracts follow state law. Nevada Pushes for Discovery, Disputes Kalshi’s Bid to Skip Fact-Finding In a motion […]
Industry
August 15, 2025
Sri Lanka Is Looking to Set a Dedicated Gambling Watchdog
A bill that seeks to establish a dedicated watchdog in Sri Lanka that will oversee the country’s gambling industry has successfully cleared the Committee on Public Finance, with the draft law overcoming yet another important hurdle on its way to becoming a law. The proposed Gambling Regulatory Authority is planned as an independent body that […]
Industry
August 14, 2025
BSP Orders E-Wallets to Cut Ties with Online Gambling Sites Within 48 Hours
The Philippine Central Bank, also known natively as Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), has given all e-wallet providers a 48-hour deadline to disconnect their platforms from online gambling websites. BSP Sets Ultimatum for E-Wallets BSP Deputy Governor Mamerto Tangonan disclosed the matter during the Senate Committee on Games and Amusements hearing on Thursday, stating that […]
Industry
August 14, 2025
UKGC Publishes Q1 2025-26 Gaming Industry Report
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published data on the performance of the British gaming sector for the period between March 2020 and June 2025 (Q1). The data shows a decrease in sports betting, which was offset by growth across other verticals. UKGC Reports GGY Metrics for Q1 According to the UKGC, the online gross […]
Industry
August 14, 2025
Brazil’s AG Office Gives Meta 48 Hours to Remove Illegal Gambling Ads
The Office of the Attorney General of the Union (AGU) has issued an extrajudicial notice to Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, demanding the removal of illegal advertisements from profiles promoting unauthorized online betting and gambling services in Brazil. Meta Given 48 Hours by the Brazilian Attorney General’s Office to Remove Illegal Gambling […]
Industry
August 13, 2025
Illegal Gambling Remains Strong, AGA Report Reveals
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has analyzed new data about Americans’ gambling habits, revealing that approximately a third of all bets are placed with illegal operators. Despite the rapid growth of the legal gaming industry, some players continue to play with unregulated companies for a variety of reasons. The Illegal Market Has Grown Although Its […]
