Industry
March 5, 2026
Spribe Warned in Sweden over Unlicensed Provision of Products
Gaming provider Spribe has received a warning in Sweden due to its provision of gaming content to unlicensed companies. As a result, the company was asked to stop the provision and was given a $544 slap on the wrist. The Provider’s Games Appeared on Unlicensed Platforms While Spribe boasts a Swedish license and has operated […]
Prediction Markets
March 4, 2026
CFTC Chair Selig Teases Looming Prediction Markets Guidance Release
Michael Selig, chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has suggested that a new prediction markets guidance could be released very soon. This came amid continued calls for tougher regulation of the vertical. The Guidance Will Provide Extra Clarity Speaking at the Milken Institute’s Future of Finance 2026 conference, Selig suggested that a guidance […]
Industry
March 4, 2026
Atlantic County Executive Proposes Statewide Tax Shift
Atlantic County executive Dennis Levinson has called for changes to how certain gaming taxes are funded statewide. Levinson presented his 2026 budget address to the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners, arguing that it is unfair for Atlantic County taxpayers alone to absorb financial obligations associated with Atlantic City casinos when the industry’s benefits extend throughout […]
Business
March 4, 2026
Allwyn & Novibet Abandon Merger Due to Competition Concerns
Gaming entertainment giant Allwyn International has decided to withdraw its planned acquisition of Novibet’s parent company, Logflex MT Holding Limited, due to regulatory concerns. The decision follows recent feedback from the Greek competition regulator. Allwyn Sought to Acquire the Novibet Parent On March 4, Allwyn announced that the acquisition of a majority stake in Logflex […]
Industry
March 2, 2026
UKGC Says It Cannot Tackle Big Corporations and Criminal Gangs Alone
The UKGC has commented on the growing threat of the gaming black market, expressing concerns about its capability to tackle some of the most dangerous black market actors. The regulatory body emphasized that its regulatory efforts have their limits and it cannot realistically tackle huge corporations and criminal gangs all by itself. Miller Praised the […]
Blockchain
February 27, 2026
UKGC Eyes Crypto Payments Amid New Cryptoasset Regime Proposals
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is considering opportunities to use cryptocurrency for payments as Great Britain’s new rules on crypto could become a reality. As a result, the regulator discussed the matter with its Industry Forum, asking for opinions on the matter. UK Mulls Over Crypto Framework, UKGC Eyes Crypto Payments in Gaming Speaking at […]
Prediction Markets
February 26, 2026
Kalshi Sues Utah Officials in Preemptive Effort Against Prediction Market Crackdown
Prediction platform Kalshi has opened a fresh challenge in federal court to prevent what it believes will be swift enforcement action by Utah officials. The legal dispute mirrors similar lawsuits in other states and aims to determine which entity has jurisdiction over the fast-growing world of event-based trading. Kalshi is seeking an injunction to prevent […]
Legal
February 25, 2026
Massachusetts Court Allows Case Against DraftKings Promotion to Proceed
The Massachusetts Superior Court has allowed a class action lawsuit against DraftKings to proceed, despite the operator’s attempt to invoke summary judgement. The lawsuit relates to a promotion, which many customers found to be misleading and unclear. The Deposit Bonus Offer Was Misleading, Customers Say The promotion in question was the “$1,000 Deposit Bonus” DraftKings […]
Legal
February 25, 2026
Italy Cracks Down on Illegal Gaming, Raids Two Dens
Italian authorities have cracked down on an illegal gaming den tied to a Maltese gaming company as part of broader action against illegal gaming. The police also seized several illegal gaming machines from a separate location. Italian Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Gaming Dens According to recent reports, the police in the Italian province of […]
Prediction Markets
February 25, 2026
Senators Urge CFTC to Rein In Prediction Markets Tied to Problematic Topics
A growing group of US lawmakers who support more rigorous controls on prediction market platforms believes that certain contracts create significant dangers to public safety and public health. On February 23, a group of Senate Democrats sent a formal letter to Michael Selig, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), demanding clearer boundaries on […]
