Legal
April 16, 2026
Lottoland-Related Ruling Enables EU Players to Recover Gambling Losses
A European court has just made a ruling that could send shockwaves across the European gaming sector. The decision saw judges rule against Lottoland in a high-profile case, confirming that EU member states can indeed ban online gaming and that players who lost money to illegal iGaming can sue to recover lost funds. Judges Ruled […]
Legal
April 10, 2026
Playtech Named as Defendant in Evolution’s Anti-Competitive Lawsuit
In a recent filing before the Superior Court of New Jersey, Evolution asked for permission to formally add Playtech and several associated parties as defendants in its ongoing defamation lawsuit. The move escalates a case that has already drawn attention across the sector due to its growing scale and the significant damage it has caused. […]
Legal
April 10, 2026
DraftKings Resolves Dispute with MLB Players, Ending Court Battle
DraftKings has reached a resolution to its dispute with the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), putting an end to a court battle. The case revolved around the operator’s alleged unauthorized use of athlete imagery and names in its apps and social media posts. The Case Comes to a Close According to the lawsuit by […]
Prediction Markets
April 3, 2026
Trump Administration Sues Three States over Attempted Prediction Markets Regulation
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against several states for trying to regulate the prediction markets sector. This action echoes CFTC chair Michael Selig’s previous claim that state regulators were overstepping. The CFTC Says State Regulators Are Overstepping Prediction markets continue to be the hottest topic among gaming industry stakeholders. This novel form of trading […]
Legal
April 3, 2026
Sportradar Faces Dual Legal Challenges Over Data Access Claims
Sports data heavyweight Sportradar confronts significant legal pressure after two major lawsuits launched in both the United Kingdom and the United States, raising fresh questions about competition within the fast-growing sports betting technology sector. Sportradar Hit with US and UK Lawsuits Over Data Control The cases filed in London’s High Court and the US District […]
Legal
April 2, 2026
California’s New Cardroom Laws Come into Effect as Industry Seeks Injunction
California’s cardroom industry is facing an existential threat due to the new regulations that came into effect on April 1. The new rules, which the industry is seeking to overturn, effectively ban cardrooms from offering blackjack-type games, which are the lifeblood of such venues and their surrounding economies. California’s New Cardroom Rules Came into Effect […]
Legal
March 25, 2026
Pennsylvania Lawsuit Targets Leading Gambling Operators
A pair of Pennsylvania bettors has filed a sweeping lawsuit aimed at some of the country’s most recognizable sportsbook operators. The Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) at Northeastern University’s law school has filed a complaint in Philadelphia alleging that platforms operated by DraftKings and FanDuel are not merely venues for wagering, but carefully engineered systems […]
Sports
March 25, 2026
NFL Named Alongside Gambling Companies in New Lawsuit
A new lawsuit filed against FanDuel, DraftKings, and the National Football League (NFL), as well as the league’s official data provider, accuses all parties of sharing data in a way that incentivized harmful gambling behavior and harmed consumers. A specific type of product was cited in the complaint. The complaint filed in Pennsylvania stated that […]
Sports
March 23, 2026
NCAA Says DraftKings Must Stop Using the March Madness Branding
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) filed an official complaint with a federal court on Friday, March 20, asking for the suspension of the use of the “March Madness” branding by DraftKings. The complaint argues that the sportsbook ought to stop using registered trademarks that are part of the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. […]
Legal
March 23, 2026
Valve Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Loot Box Gambling System
A fresh legal challenge has been brought against Valve, with plaintiffs accusing the gaming firm of operating mechanics that closely resemble gambling practices. The complaint, filed in federal court in Washington state, targets the company’s use of paid “loot boxes” in several of its most popular titles. Counter-Strike Loot Boxes Accused of Mimicking Gambling At […]
