Industry
February 4, 2026
Ireland Braces for the Launch of Regulated Gaming as New Rules Come into Effect
Ireland is preparing for the looming arrival of its newly regulated gaming market, with February 5 as the date from which the country’s new regulator will start issuing licenses. This date will therefore mark the culmination of lengthy efforts to modernize the local regulatory framework. Ireland Becomes a Modern Gaming Market With the signing of […]
Industry
February 3, 2026
Missouri Bill to Legalize Store Slot Machines Moves Forward
A bill moving forward in a Missouri House committee on Monday would give companies two years to remove unregulated convenience store slot machines. The bill, spearheaded by Rep. Bill Hardwick, a Dixon Republican, would legalize video lottery terminals, require operators to be licensed, and place the Missouri Lottery in charge of regulating the games. Lawmakers […]
Legal
February 2, 2026
Polymarket Banned for Two Weeks in Nevada
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) secured a temporary victory in its lawsuit against Polymarket after a court ruled that the prediction-market platform may not offer event contracts in the state for at least two weeks. Nevada Court Temporarily Bans Polymarket Judge Jason D. Woodbury issued a temporary restraining order against the prediction markets giant […]
Legal
January 30, 2026
Massachusetts Court Gives Kalshi 30 Days to Restrict Its Offerings in the State
Kalshi’s battle with Massachusetts regulators has entered a new phase after a Superior Court judge gave the platform only a short window to comply with the state’s gambling laws. This case could mark a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to determine whether federally regulated event contracts can continue to offer sports-related markets in jurisdictions […]
Industry
January 30, 2026
Tabcorp Hit with Penalty as ACMA Cracks Down on Self-Exclusion Violations
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken action against six more gaming operators. While the body is best known for tackling the invasive offshore gaming sector, this time, its regulatory action was directed toward licensed sports betting operators. Six Operators Violated the Self-Exclusion Rules In its official announcement, the ACMA confirmed that it […]
Industry
January 29, 2026
Curaçao Court Sides with License Holder in Online Casino Winnings Dispute
On December 16, a Curaçao appeals court overturned a lower court decision that had held Gaming Services Provider (GSP), a former master licence holder, responsible for unpaid winnings from an online casino that operated with an expired sublicence. The conflict involved topbet.eu, a site that Orient Power Holdings managed between November 2015 and November 2017. […]
Legal
January 28, 2026
Churchill Downs Strikes Back Against Maine’s Tribal iGaming
Maine’s decision to grant local tribes exclusive rights to offer online casino gaming does not sit well with Churchill Downs, judging from the operator’s decision to challenge the law in court. The company argued that online gaming would undermine brick-and-mortar casinos, such as its Oxford Casino, which have been major contributors to the local economy. […]
Industry
January 28, 2026
Victoria Upholds Penalty Against OkeBet Due to Self-Exclusion & Marketing Failures
The Australian state of Victoria has upheld a fine against online sportsbook OkeBet for inducing excluded players to gamble. Officials highlighted the importance of self-exclusion and protecting at-risk players from harm. VCAT Upholds Earlier VGCCC Decision In its latest release, the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) said that its earlier decision that OkeBet […]
Industry
January 27, 2026
Hawaii Lawmakers Eye Gaming Once Again
Hawaii has long been one of the key outliers when it comes to US gaming, since it’s the only state besides Utah to have no form of legal gambling whatsoever. A newly appointed Tourism and Gaming Working Group, however, is currently assessing whether legalizing gaming will be worth it. In the meantime, the new legislative […]
Industry
January 26, 2026
Gambling Industry Sponsors Senators to Push a New Taxing Legislation
Reps. Susie Lee (D), Steven Horsford (D), Mark Amodei (R), and Diana Titus (D), all from Nevada, all rely on the gambling industry to fund their campaigns. The four Congress members are pushing for new legislation on taxing gambling losses, which is a policy the industry has talked about for years. Gambling Industry Supports Congress […]
