Industry
March 20, 2026
Meta Acts on Illegal Gambling Ads, Facing Months of Criticism
Meta has long been lambasted in journalistic research and by the UK Gambling Commission’s top brass, among other parties of interest, over the company’s leniency on illegal gambling ads – and fraudulent advertising that is allowed on platforms such as Instagram and especially Facebook. Meta Cracks Down on Fraudulent Ads, Part of a Global Tech […]
Industry
March 19, 2026
California Targets Betting Ads Aimed at Minors
If you follow sports, you’ve probably noticed ads for betting-style apps popping everywhere on TV, YouTube, across social media, and, of course, inside stadiums. Two California lawmakers are determined to put an end to the ongoing exposure, which they claim is reaching the wrong audience. “It’s Dressed Up to Look Like Skill” During a press […]
Industry
March 19, 2026
Ezugi Strikes Landmark UK Deal with Bally’s Intralot
Live dealer casino platform Ezugi has deepened its ties with Bally’s Intralot in the UK, forging a new high-profile partnership. The deal brings a selection of Ezugi’s live and RNG titles to Bally’s UK-facing platform, mirroring similar collaborative efforts across North America. Through this partnership, Ezugi maintains considerable momentum in its expansion-focused strategy. The Two […]
Industry
March 18, 2026
Wisconsin’s Online Sports Betting Bill Has Passed the Senate’s Vote
Assembly Bill 601, which aims to allow tribal casinos in Wisconsin to offer online sports betting, passed the local senate’s vote with a 21-12 bipartisan vote yesterday and is now heading to the governor’s desk. Assembly Bill 601 Moves Forward to the Governor’s Desk The bill proposes creating a sports betting system modeled on Florida’s […]
Industry
March 18, 2026
PGCB Launches Responsible Gaming Campaign in Time for March Madness and PGAM
As March Madness looms, sportsbooks are preparing for a drastic spike in activity. At the same time, regulators and safer gambling organizations are warning players about the dangers of excessive gaming. As one of the most populated states in the US, Pennsylvania has launched its own responsible gambling campaign to remind players, especially younger ones, […]
Industry
March 17, 2026
Virginia’s iGaming Bill Fails to Pass Before the Session’s End
Virginia will not be the next state to legalize online casino gaming, at least not yet, since a bill seeking to legalize the vertical failed to secure approval before the end of the 2026 legislative session. Virginia Failed to Legalize iGaming House Bill 161 sought to legalize online casino making, securing bipartisan support for making […]
Industry
March 17, 2026
UKGC Names Sue Young as Executive Director of Operations
The UK Gambling Commission announced that it has added Sue Young as its new executive director of operations. In this position, she will be tasked with responsibility for some of the regulatory body’s operational functions. The Appointee Will Lead Some of the UKGC’s Operational Functions On March 16, the UKGC said that Sue Young will […]
Industry
March 17, 2026
Gibraltar Commissioner Warns of Regulatory Overreach in the UK Gambling Market
Recent comments by Gibraltar gambling commissioner Andrew Lyman have drawn attention to the direction of gambling regulation in the UK. He warned that an overly restrictive approach could do more harm than good, arguing that prioritizing public health to the exclusion of everything else risked undermining the regulated market and harming the consumers it is […]
Industry
March 17, 2026
Massachusetts Regulator Fines Five Sportsbooks for Compliance Missteps
Massachusetts regulators imposed a new round of penalties this week, reinforcing their reputation for keeping a tight grip on the state’s sports betting market. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) imposed a total of $80,500 in combined fines on five major operators due to reported compliance failures related to prohibited wager types. This development sends a […]
Industry
March 16, 2026
Las Vegas NBA Franchise on the Table as League Officials Eye Sin City Opportunities
Las Vegas could get its own basketball team as the NBA officials prepare to vote on adding new franchises to the league. The other city that could get a team is Seattle, with the vote set to take place later this month. NBA to Add New Teams for the First Time in Decades The NBA […]
