Industry
September 30, 2026
Up to $2,000 in Fines: NJ Bill to Replace Criminal Penalties for Underage Gambling
After recently seeking to protect vulnerable consumers in New Jersey from targeted advertising that could compound their gambling issues, state lawmakers are now looking into a bipartisan bill that would change the way underage gambling violations are handled at casinos and simulcasting facilities. Namely, Senate Bill 597 would replace criminal charges with escalating civil fines. […]
Industry
September 24, 2026
Bulgaria Eyes Stricter Restrictions, Including a Complete Ban on Gambling Ads
Bulgaria’s prime minister has announced plans to tighten regulation of gambling in the country amid harm-related concerns. Among other things, the government is now pushing for a blanket ban on ads, tax hikes, and other restrictions. Gambling Ads Could Soon Be a Thing of the Past PM Rumen Radev just confirmed that significant regulatory changes […]
Industry
September 21, 2026
VGW Intensifies Lobbying Efforts in Alabama
VGW, the company behind Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Casino, and Global Poker, has increased its political spending in Alabama, donating $100,000 to US Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s gubernatorial campaign. The state marks another jurisdiction where sweepstakes regulations could change. However, Tuberville has not publicly commented on VGW’s business model. New Alabama Gambling Legislation May Be Coming Soon […]
Industry
September 16, 2026
Nebraska Prepares to Vote on Legalizing Online Sports Betting on November 3
Nebraska will decide if it wants to legalize online sports betting in the general election this autumn, as supporters of the idea are gearing up for a campaign after last month, state officials put the controversial question on the November 3 ballot. Proponents of Online Sports Betting Are Preparing a Ballot Campaign If approved by a […]
Industry
September 14, 2026
Pennsylvania Businesses Prepare for the End of Skill Games
October 13 marks the date when skill games in Pennsylvania will become illegal. While efforts to legalize the sector are underway, there is growing skepticism that they will be completed on time. With less than a month until the deadline, businesses may soon be forced to remove the contentious machines, as law enforcement officials have […]
Industry
September 10, 2026
Brazil’s President Lula Is Preparing Stronger Restrictions on Gambling
The government of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is reportedly preparing a Provisional Measure that could introduce new restrictions on betting operators and potentially ban certain segments of the industry. The news comes just before the upcoming presidential elections in October. President Lula Wants to Restrict Gambling According to CNN Brazil, the government […]
Industry
September 2, 2026
Hungary Considers Closing Its Gambling Regulator, SZTFH
According to an article published in the Hungarian Gazette, the Hungarian Government is considering the abolition of the Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities (SZTFH), which regulates the country’s gambling, tobacco, and mining sectors. Hungarian Authorities to Weigh If SZTFH Should Be Closed News about this comes after revelations that the SZTFH had awarded CAI Hungary […]
Industry
September 2, 2026
Pennsylvania Faces Another Skill Game Legalization Proposal
Pennsylvania lawmakers now have another proposal that could decide the fate of skill games across the Commonwealth. Two new bills aim to turn a court-imposed deadline that will end skill games into an opportunity to overhaul Pennsylvania’s gambling tax system. This move promises to benefit homeowners and charitable organizations and has the support of skill […]
Industry
August 19, 2026
Nebraska Could Put Online Sports Betting on the November Ballot
Nebraska could soon become the next state to legalize online sports betting, as Tax Relief Nebraska is confident it has secured enough valid signatures to place two petitions seeking to legalize online sports betting on the ballot on November 3. Some Oppose Legalizing Online Sports Betting The legalization of online sports betting has been in […]
Industry
August 17, 2026
Lawmakers Consider Allowing Australians to Opt Out of Gambling Ads
Australia’s Labor government has vowed to introduce a new single-service opt-out register for gambling ads. This announcement comes amid continued calls to rein in the gambling sector and minimize the harm it causes. Australia Considers Opt-Out Register for Gambling Ads As Australia eyes changes to its gambling regulations, the Labor government promised to introduce a […]
