Industry
June 24, 2025
Norwegian Authorities Unite to Shield Youth from Gambling Risks
The Norwegian Gaming Authority (NGA) has joined forces with the Norwegian Consumer Authority (NCA) and the Norwegian Media Authority (NMA) in a coordinated effort to better protect young people from gambling-related harm. According to the organizations, a growing number of younger users are calling the national gambling helpline with issues regarding casino-style mechanics in video […]
Industry
June 24, 2025
Oklahoma Attorney General Rejects United Keetoowah Band Gaming Compact
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond states that the Class III gaming compact submitted by the United Keetoowah Band (UKB) of Cherokee Indians to the US Department of the Interior (DOI) for federal approval is not legally valid. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond Deems Gaming Compact Invalid In April, the United Keetoowah Band finalized and signed […]
Industry
June 24, 2025
Tribal Leaders Push Back Hard Against Kalshi
US tribal leaders remain strongly opposed to Kalshi’s sports prediction markets, refuting the platform’s assertions that it maintains constructive dialogue with tribal nations. They decried Kalshi’s attempts at communication as dismissive and disingenuous, remaining adamant that Kalshi’s offerings represent illegal gaming that threatens regulated operators and erodes tribal gaming rights. The Rift Between Kalshi and […]
Industry
June 24, 2025
Australia Warns Influencers to Stop Promoting Illegal Gambling
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a notice to Australian influencers, warning them against promoting illegal gambling services. The authority added that violators risk facing significant penalties. Illegal Platforms Find Workarounds to Promote Their Products Illegal gambling remains a challenging issue as the digital age provides bad actors with plenty of ways […]
Business
June 23, 2025
Railbird Enters the US Prediction Market with CFTC Approval
Startup prediction platform Railbird Exchange LLC officially received approval from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to run as a designated contract market (DCM). This development positions the company to make a dynamic entry into the expanding event-based futures trading space. However, rising backlash from the gambling sector and state regulators could dampen its […]
Lottery
June 23, 2025
Colombia to Probe for Foul Play During Recent Lottery Draw
Colombia’s National Council for Games of Luck and Chance (CNJSA) has initiated a probe into the Medellín Lottery in the wake of а controversial jackpot win. The prize in question was won by a person related to the lottery, sparking concerns about its fairness. A Lottery Win Marred in Controversy The CNJSA’s audit will look […]
Industry
June 23, 2025
Caesars Faces Legal Action Over Alleged Predatory Promotion
The Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI), a well-known nonprofit that aims to safeguard public health through the use of legal mechanisms, has filed a lawsuit against Caesars Entertainment and Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino, alleging that they employ a misleading “$2,500 deposit match” promotion that could push customers toward financially dangerous behavior. Users Reportedly Have No Reasonable […]
Industry
June 23, 2025
Massachusetts Lawmakers Get Ready to Discuss iGaming
Massachusetts could become the next iGaming state, heralding a new era for US gaming. As legislative measures that propose legalizing the vertical gain traction, lawmakers prepare to discuss the prospects of online casinos. Lawmakers Prepare to Give iGaming a Consideration House Bill 322 and its Senate counterpart, Senate Bill 235, seek to amend the Massachusetts […]
Industry
June 23, 2025
Rep. Benninghoff Unveils HB 1619 as Pennsylvania’s Skill Games Debates Continue
As the skill games debate in Pennsylvania continues, one representative introduced a new legislative measure that would exempt the vertical from an additional tax, in stark contrast to other similar measures. Benninghoff Submits Skill Games Legislation with No Additional Tax Pennsylvania looks ready to legalize skill games, ending the industry’s years of operating in the […]
Casino
June 23, 2025
Rhode Island to Restrict Casino Smoking
Rhode Island has moved forward with its ban on indoor smoking at its casinos on the final day of the legislative session. Although this is a major victory for proponents of the measure, anti-smoking activists shouldn’t hurry to rejoice as the bill would still need Governor Dan McKee’s signature. The Measure Only Needs Gov. McKee’s […]
