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Industry
February 26, 2025
Prediction Markets Grapple with Rising Scrutiny in the USA
Prediction markets are at the epicenter of a growing debate as regulators and industry stakeholders clash over classification and oversight. The American Gaming Association (AGA) has publicly opposed this practice, filing a formal letter to the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Thursday. AGA requests to join next month’s Washington, D.C. roundtable discussion on sports […]
Industry
February 26, 2025
Seven Businesses in Florida Raided over Illegal Gambling
In a recent operation against illegal gambling in Florida, thousands of dollars were seized along with nearly three dozen illegal gambling machines by law enforcement. The state’s gambling regulator, the Florida Gaming Control Commission, uncovered details regarding the extensive operation. Fight Against Illegal Gambling Continues Although the illegal gambling raids took place last week, the […]
Industry
February 25, 2025
PEGI Agrees to Lower Balatro and Luck Be A Landlord’s Age Rating
The Pan European Game Information (PEGI), a European organization tasked with rating video games, has lowered the age rating of indie hits Balatro and Luck Be A Landlord to 12+. This is a major win for the two titles, which have been struggling because of their gambling themes. In addition to that, PEGI agreed to […]
Industry
February 25, 2025
Second US State Considers Banning Online Sports Wagering
Maryland lawmakers are considering a significant overhaul of the state’s gaming landscape with the introduction of Senate Bill 1033, which seeks to ban online sports betting as of 1 January 2026. The bill, spearheaded by Senator Joanne Benson, proposes banning sports wagering while keeping retail sportsbooks. The bill also includes provisions to refund application fees […]
Industry
February 25, 2025
Romania’s Gambling Regulator Faces Scrutiny over Online Betting Oversight
Romania’s National Office for Gambling (ONJN) is at the center of a new controversy after a scathing report published by the Court of Accounts, which found that the regulatory body has never effectively monitored online gambling in the country. The audit uncovered discrepancies in authorization fees amounting to tens of millions of lei, leading to […]
Lottery
February 25, 2025
Texas Lottery Commission Puts Forward Ban on Lottery Couriers
The Texas Lottery Commission has put forward a proposed ban on lottery courier services amid recent controversies. Local authorities have long argued that such products undermine the integrity of the lottery and are akin to online gambling. Lottery Couriers Have Stirred Controversies Lottery couriers are services, which purchase lottery tickets on behalf of players and […]
Industry
February 24, 2025
MGA Enhances Regulatory Oversight Approach, Lays Down Core Goals
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) announced that it is enhancing its regulatory oversight approach. In its latest regulatory overview, the company also outlined its core focus areas for 2025. MGA Unveils New Approach The MGA elaborated that it will be enhancing its framework to a “more evidence-driven and outcomes-focused model.” The authority elaborated that this […]
Industry
February 24, 2025
Anti-Gambling Advocates Raise Alarm over Potentially Harmful VIP Bonuses
The rapid expansion of sports betting in the United States has reignited concerns about VIP programs by gambling operators. These schemes give high-rolling gamblers exclusive perks like betting credits, gifts, and personal account hosts. Although companies claim these programs exist to reward customer loyalty, problem gambling campaigners argue they encourage risky betting patterns like chasing […]
Legal
February 21, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Faces Legal Challenge over Alleged Inaction
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is facing legal action for allegedly failing to adequately regulate Flutter Entertainment subsidiary Betfair following the tragic death of Luke Ashton, a problem gambler whose case exposed serious regulatory concerns. A 2023 inquiry concluded that Ashton died due to a gambling disorder, and evidence revealed he spent whole days gambling […]
Industry
February 21, 2025
NY Metropolitan Park Casino Secures City Planning Commission Approval
Pursing one out of a total of three New York casino licenses, Steve Cohen, the billionaire, entrepreneur and New York Mets owner, joined forces with Hard Rock Entertainment. Their casino bid, a large entertainment and gaming complex, proposes redevelopment of land currently used for a parking lot located west of Citi Field in Flushing. Only […]
