Industry
July 7, 2026
ACMA Warns MMA Fighter Jamie Mullarkey Over Illegal Gambling Promotion
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has formally warned mixed martial arts fighter Jamie Mullarkey for violating Australia’s online gambling laws by promoting an illegal offshore gambling service through sponsored posts on social media. ACMA Warns Mullarkey Аccording to ACMA member Carolyn Lidgerwood, the enforcement action was intended to put social media influencers and […]
Industry
July 7, 2026
UKGC Adopts Staged Approach to Risk Assessment Integration
Following the conclusion of its Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs) trial, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) confirmed that it will be implementing this somewhat controversial regulation. In line with its promise that FRAs will be mostly frictionless, the UKGC vowed to implement them in a staged manner. The White Paper Recommended the Implementation of FRAs For […]
Industry
July 6, 2026
AUSTRAC Orders Bet365 to Improve Its AML Controls
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) announced that it has ordered online sports betting operator bet365 to reinforce its anti-money laundering controls. This regulatory action comes shortly after the AUSTRAC identified what it called “serious gaps” in how the bookmaker manages risks and reports suspicious activity. Bet365 Ordered to Bolster Its AML Processes […]
Industry
July 2, 2026
Australia’s Gambling Advertising Reform Enters Parliament, Faces Criticisms
Australia’s Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill 2026 was formally introduced in the country’s parliament and aims to heavily restrict gambling advertisements on both traditional media and online platforms. However, the proposed law faced strong criticisms by the opposition, who called the measures inadequate and called for further crackdowns on betting. Gambling Amendment Bill Enters Parliament Key […]
Industry
July 2, 2026
Ohio Attempts to Crack Down on Online Sports Betting with New Bill
Ohio lawmakers are attempting to snuff out the state’s online sports betting sector with a new bill. While critics say it would hurt the economy, proponents argue that this is a necessary measure to safeguard the local sports sector. HB 971 Could Mark a U-Turn on Online Betting The proposed ban on online sports betting […]
Industry
July 2, 2026
UKGC’s Tim Miller Warns Industry Ahead of His Exit
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) recently confirmed the departure of Tim Miller, its executive director of research and policy. As the executive prepares to leave the regulatory body, he has issued a warning to the UK gaming industry. Miller: The Line Between Legal and Illegal Gaming Can Be Blurry Speaking to NEXT.io representatives at the […]
Industry
July 1, 2026
Maryland Gambling Regulator’s Independence Called Into Question Over AGA Letter
According to documents obtained through a public records request, the American Gaming Association (AGA), which represents commercial casinos, supplied Maryland officials with an interesting template letter regarding the CFTC and prediction markets in April of last year. Apparently, it urged the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to ban sports-related event contracts offered by companies such […]
Industry
July 1, 2026
BGC Slams Machine Games Duty Hike Proposal as “Damaging Policy”
The United Kingdom’s Betting and Gaming Council has responded to recent calls for an increase in the machine games duty (MGD). The council criticized the proposal, asserting that it is a “damaging policy” that would put further strain on the British gaming sector. BGC Opposed the SMF Proposal For reference, the Social Market Foundation (SMF) […]
Industry
July 1, 2026
Ontario Operators May Face New Advertising Restrictions
While Ontario has achieved notable successes in channeling users toward regulated operators, local authorities note that some areas still need improvement. With gambling harm prevention remaining a leading priority, officials and regulators are now taking a look at the proliferation of gambling advertisements. The Canadian province plans to examine how other leading jurisdictions deal with […]
Prediction Markets
July 1, 2026
Michigan Becomes Second US State to Ban Kalshi
Tensions between prediction platforms and state regulators continue to escalate as Michigan has secured a temporary restraining order against Kalshi. The operator is now required to geofence its offerings in the state as the legal battle continues. This decision mirrors a similar ruling in Nevada, where Kalshi was forced to limit its offerings by May […]
