Industry
April 2, 2026
Bulgaria Proposes New Fund to Tackle Gambling Addiction
Bulgaria is implementing stricter measures to combat gambling-related harm as the country’s Ministry of Health plans to introduce a standardized framework for treating gambling addiction. A new draft regulation, now open for public comment, would establish a dedicated fund to support prevention and treatment efforts. This program aims to address addiction, protect younger users, and […]
Industry
April 2, 2026
Australian Prime Minister Announces Heavy Restrictions on Gambling Ads
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced broad new limits on gambling advertising across TV, radio, digital platforms, and sports venues. Albanese Reveals the Government’s Crackdown on Gambling Ads In a speech to the National Press Club on Thursday, Albanese said his government was “striking the right balance” with the package. He added that authorities will […]
Industry
April 2, 2026
Spribe’s License Suspension in the UK Has Been Lifted
Spribe, a leading provider of gaming content, can finally resume the provision of its flagship Aviator game in the UK after the local regulator lifted the supplier’s temporary license suspension. For context, Spribe’s remote operating license was temporarily suspended due to hosting-related violations. The License Was Suspended Due to Hosting Issues Spribe, which is best […]
Legal
April 2, 2026
California’s New Cardroom Laws Come into Effect as Industry Seeks Injunction
California’s cardroom industry is facing an existential threat due to the new regulations that came into effect on April 1. The new rules, which the industry is seeking to overturn, effectively ban cardrooms from offering blackjack-type games, which are the lifeblood of such venues and their surrounding economies. California’s New Cardroom Rules Came into Effect […]
Prediction Markets
April 2, 2026
Iowa Senate Advances Bill to Regulate Prediction Markets
Iowa lawmakers are attempting something no other state has attempted so far – passing a bill to regulate prediction markets. This is certain to cause some turmoil among the event contracts space, since prediction market operators say that they are regulated at the federal level and that federal law precedes state gambling regulations. Prediction Markets […]
Industry
April 1, 2026
Experts: Gambling Operators Banning Credit Cards Would Not Hurt Income
In an act of self-regulation, many gambling and sports betting operators are implementing bans on the use of credit cards by customers. While some have pointed out that this could hurt their income, experts say that the effect would be negligible. Experts Weigh In On the Practice Jordan Bender, an equity research analyst at Citizens […]
Industry
March 26, 2026
Entain’s Bwin Fined in Denmark over Misleading Promotion
Entain’s Bwin brand has been fined in Denmark over a gambling campaign that promised customers “risk-free” bets. In addition to being potentially harmful, the campaign was misleading since the purported risk-free bets were not really risk-free. There Were Some Strings Attached The $77.2K fine was handed to Entain’s local subsidiary, ElectraWorks Limited, after a […]
Industry
March 26, 2026
PGCB Fines BetMGM, Places 16 Players on Involuntary Exclusion List
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has fined BetMGM over insufficient anti-fraud and know-your-customer procedures across its betting platforms. In addition to that, the regulatory body announced that it has placed several individuals on its involuntary exclusion lists for a variety of reasons, including leaving children unattended while gambling. BetMGM’s Lax KYC Protocols Were Exploited […]
Legal
March 23, 2026
UK Court Ruling Casts Doubt on Refund Claims
A recent ruling in the UK High Court of Justice has resolved a prolonged gambling debt dispute. According to a recent RacingPost report, racehorse owner Alan Spence must now repay more than GBP 840,000 ($1.13 million) to David Solomon despite arguments that the debts were tied to unlicensed betting activity and should therefore be unenforceable. […]
Industry
March 23, 2026
Sweepstakes Ban on the Table for Maryland as Two Bills Advance
Maryland lawmakers continue their efforts to put a stop to the controversial sweepstakes sector, advancing bills that would introduce stricter restrictions. These include HB 295, which just passed the House, and HB 1226, which made some strides. HB 295 Secured Strong Approval by House Members HB 295 just received a favorable 105-24 vote from the […]
