Industry
December 5, 2025
Culinary Workers Union Local 226 Strike at Harry Reid Airport
Members of the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 showed up by the dozens for a protest near Harry Reid Airport on Thursday, with staffers demanding better working conditions, and specifically, pay. Workers Stage Protest Close to Las Vegas over Pay, Healthcare, and Pensions Harry Reid Airport staff members have called for fairer wages, many of […]
Industry
December 5, 2025
Ukraine Bans 2,500 Illegal Gambling Websites Linked to Millions Worth of Operations
Ukraine has gone after thousands of illegal online casinos, with the newly-installed regulator, PlayCity, taking proactive measures to limit the reach of unlicensed operators in the country. Replacing the previous watchdog KRAIL, which was embroiled in sprawling corruption and possible ties to Russia, PlayCity has been keen to show that it will be business from […]
Industry
December 5, 2025
New Zealand Committee Backs iGaming Bill as the Measure Gains Traction
The New Zealand government has backed a bill seeking to legalize online casino gaming. The measure seeks to bring iGaming into the light and oppose offshore gambling. Online Gaming to Make Local Contributions The New Zealand Governance and Administration Committee has published its report on the Online Casino Gambling Bill, expressing support for the measure. […]
Industry
December 5, 2025
Trader Accused of “Milking Polymarket” with Insider Google Data
A post on X has kicked off a wave of speculation about a Polymarket trader who reportedly made a staggering $1 million in a single day by betting on Google search-related markets. “This Isn’t a Lucky Streak.” The poster claims the trader, known on the platform as “AlphaRacoon,” isn’t just unusually accurate but may actually […]
Industry
December 4, 2025
Google Closes the Door on Horse Racing Aggregator Ads in the US
Google has taken a firm stance against online horse racing advertisers in the United States, rolling out a policy change that effectively bars third-party affiliates and comparison platforms from buying ads tied to the sport. Starting from December 1, 2025, Google will no longer allow aggregators promoting various horse racing betting sites to use its […]
Industry
December 4, 2025
New York Bill to Ban Sweepstakes Advances to Governor’s Desk
A bill to ban sweepstakes-style casino platforms is now awaiting New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision, as lawmakers have granted final approval to the measure. Now the governor has until December 31 to either sign it into law or block it from taking effect. Bill Advances to the New York Governor’s Office State Senator Joseph […]
Industry
December 4, 2025
Brazil’s CAE Greenlights Gradual Tax Increase for Gambling Operators
On December 2, Brazil’s Senate Economic Affairs Committee (CAE) approved an advanced bill, PL 5,473/2025, to gradually raise taxes on the gambling industry, with the highest rate set at 18% of Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR). Brazil’s CAE Moves Forward with New Gambling Tax Legislation Lawmakers approved the measure with a 23–1 vote, agreeing on a […]
Industry
December 4, 2025
UKGC Penalizes Betfred over AML & Social Responsibility Breaches
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) has fined yet another licensee due to social responsibility and AML failures. The company in question this time was Betfred, the protection protocols of which failed to properly identify at-risk players or suspicious transactions. The Operator’s Systems Failed to Properly Identify Riskier Transactions According to the UKGC’s announcement, Betfred’s […]
Industry
December 4, 2025
Bulgarian Parliament Rejects Privatization Bid of Gambling Industry
Bulgaria’s Parliament voted on Wednesday against a proposal to privatize the gambling industry and establish a state monopoly instead. This comes on the heels of another proposal to issue a tender and privatize the National Lottery, citing successful examples elsewhere in Europe, including the United Kingdom. Bulgaria Rejects Attempt to Nationalize All Gambling The vote […]
Industry
December 4, 2025
UK’s ASA Reprimands Betway Over “Irresponsible” F1 Ad
The United Kingdom’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has reprimanded Betway over an ad featuring F1 drivers. The regulator has asked the operator to take the ad down due to its potential to appeal to underage viewers. Complaint Says Betway’s F1 Ad Violated the CAP Code The UK, like many regulated markets, has strict prohibitions on […]
