Industry
May 8, 2026
Connecticut Lawmakers Advance New Sports Betting Rules
Connecticut legislators have passed two gambling-related measures that are now heading to Governor Ned Lamont for final approval. The two bills, House Bill 5229 and Senate Bill 296, tackle a similar problem through different means. They aim to tighten oversight over the state’s gambling market, limit potential harm, and ensure regulations keep pace with industry […]
Industry
May 7, 2026
Nevada Strengthens Casino AML Rules, NGCB Suggests Additional Measures
Earlier this week, the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) adopted new regulations aimed at boosting anti-money laundering (AML) measures. However, Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB, not to be confused with the NGC), although both organizations work closely together) member George Assad wants to create a program that would encourage whistleblowers to report suspicious activity. Nevada Gaming […]
Industry
May 7, 2026
UKGC on the Lookout for Head of Illegal Markets
The United Kingdom’s Gaming Commission (UKGC) announced that it is looking for a head of illegal markets. This comes as Great Britain continues to face increasing pressures from illegal gambling operators. The Head of Illegal Markets Will Assist in Combating Illegal Gambling The UK regulator described the position as a full-time job with a salary […]
Industry
May 6, 2026
Entain Forced Into Remediation by ACMA After Self-Exclusion Breaches Found
ACMA, Australia’s Communications and Media Authority, has placed Entain under a legally binding remediation program after finding that its Ladbrokes and Neds brands violated national self-exclusion regulations on more than 500 occasions. What Did ACMA’s Investigation Find? The regulator determined that Entain’s systems did not reliably identify and link accounts belonging to self-excluded individuals. As […]
Prediction Markets
May 6, 2026
Kalshi Ups the Ante on Player Protections as Senators Eye New Bill
Kalshi announced that it is voluntarily implementing several measures outlined in a new player protections and marketing integrity bill. This comes amid continued criticism of the prediction markets sector. Kalshi Implements New Measures Based on Bipartisan Bill Kalshi said that its new measures come in response to a bipartisan bill introduced by Senators Gillibrand and […]
Prediction Markets
May 5, 2026
SEC Delays Approval of Prediction-Market ETFs
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating a new wave of financial products tied to real-world events. More than two dozen proposed Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), linked to outcomes ranging from election results to recession forecasts, were expected to move forward this week. Instead, the SEC has paused the launch, requiring additional details to […]
Industry
May 5, 2026
Norsk Rikstoto Under Investigation After Glitch Led to 23,000 Unpaid Bets
Norsk Rikstoto, Norway’s state-owned horse racing betting operator, is being investigated by the Norwegian Gambling Authority (Lotteritilsynet) after a system malfunction enabled thousands of bets to be placed without payment in two separate incidents earlier this year. Why Is Norsk Rikstoto Being Investigated? The incident, first reported by Trav-og Galopp-Nytt, took place between February 3 […]
Prediction Markets
May 5, 2026
Warren Buffett Sounds Alarm over Prediction Market Boom
At the 2026 Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting, investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett sounded a warning about a fast-growing corner of the financial world. He was highly critical of prediction markets, platforms where users trade on the outcomes of real-world events. According to Buffet, such platforms blur the line between investing and gambling, threatening to undermine […]
Industry
May 4, 2026
Las Vegas Is Losing Tourists Over Cannabis Regulations, Study Says
According to researchers, who presented at the University of Nevada’s Las Vegas Cannabis Policy Institute and International Gaming Institute’s 3rd Annual Gaming & Cannabis Policy Discussion, Las Vegas may be losing tourists because they cannot obtain cannabis in casinos. Regulations Restrict Las Vegas Tourist Numbers, Study Says Although recreational marijuana is legal in Nevada, its […]
Industry
May 4, 2026
Greyhound Racing and Betting in the US Might Soon End After Farm Bill Passes
The Greyhound Protection Act of 2025 (H.R. 5017) was added to the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, approved by the US House on Thursday, which would make greyhound racing illegal across the country. Greyhound Racing Is Potentially on Its Way Out The measure would revise the Animal Welfare Act to ban commercial […]
