Legal
March 23, 2026
UK Court Ruling Casts Doubt on Refund Claims
A recent ruling in the UK High Court of Justice has resolved a prolonged gambling debt dispute. According to a recent RacingPost report, racehorse owner Alan Spence must now repay more than GBP 840,000 ($1.13 million) to David Solomon despite arguments that the debts were tied to unlicensed betting activity and should therefore be unenforceable. […]
Industry
March 23, 2026
Sweepstakes Ban on the Table for Maryland as Two Bills Advance
Maryland lawmakers continue their efforts to put a stop to the controversial sweepstakes sector, advancing bills that would introduce stricter restrictions. These include HB 295, which just passed the House, and HB 1226, which made some strides. HB 295 Secured Strong Approval by House Members HB 295 just received a favorable 105-24 vote from the […]
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 […]
Casino
March 18, 2026
Kazakhstan Prepares to Add Tourist-Only Casinos in Key Areas
Kazakhstan’s government has approved the establishment of new tourist-only casinos areas across the country. The new gambling zones will be created in four regions in an attempt to bolster tourism rates. The Head of State Signed Key Amendments to the Gaming Law According to the Qazinform News Agency, a Kazakh news outlet, the government has […]
Prediction Markets
March 18, 2026
New Bill Seeks to Curb Prediction Market Insider Trading
The US government has launched a new effort to regulate prediction markets, which have emerged as one of the nation’s fastest-growing sectors. Lawmakers are moving to restrict platforms that allow users to bet on everything from military actions to political decisions, arguing that such platforms pose risks far greater than those associated with traditional gambling. […]
Casino
March 17, 2026
SB 756 Reverts to Original Form as Casino Debate in Fairfax, Virginia, Intensifies
Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell (D-34) reverted to his original language in a new substitute bill permitting casino gaming in Fairfax County, meaning that Senate Bill 756 (SB 756), regarding the allowance of casinos in Northern Virginia, remained the same, despite tons of deliberation in the local senate. Senate Bill 756 Is Back in Its […]
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 […]
