Gambling News - 'Regulation'
Industry
April 9, 2026
New Jersey’s 2025 Casino Results Show Slight Decrease in Revenue
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has published its casino revenue report for Q4 2025, highlighting a slight increase in revenue. With all quarterly results now available, the regulatory body determined that the casino revenue for the year was mostly in line with the results reported in 2024. The 2025 Profits Declined Slightly […]
Industry
April 9, 2026
Maine Says No to Sweepstakes Casinos
Maine has taken another step toward establishing tighter regulations on its gambling sector, becoming one of the latest states to outlaw sweepstakes-style casinos. Earlier this week, Governor Janet Mills signed Legislative Document 2007. The legislation targets platforms that use so-called dual-currency systems to mimic traditional casino offerings. The move places Maine alongside states such as […]
Industry
April 9, 2026
Finland Considering Veikkaus IPO amid Gambling Reform
Finland’s tightly controlled gambling market is nearing its most significant shakeup in decades, with state-owned Veikkaus at the center of the shift. According to a recent Bloomberg report, Helsinki officials have begun laying the groundwork for a possible stock market listing of the company. However, any such move is likely to remain years away, as […]
Industry
April 6, 2026
Two Dozen Operators Apply for Finnish Licenses as Country Ends iGaming Monopoly
Multiple operators have applied for a license in Finland as the country has taken steps to end its iGaming monopoly and usher in a new era of commercial gaming. Finland Prepares to Launch Its Commercial iGaming Market Finland has been taking steady strides toward the launch of its liberalized online gaming market. Last year, the […]
Industry
April 6, 2026
Black Market Gambling Expands as UK Enforcement Falls Behind
The UK’s efforts to rein in unregulated gambling operators face a fundamental challenge as the black market consistently remains one step ahead of enforcement efforts. A new report by fraud specialist Alex Wood, commissioned by Flutter UK & Ireland, reveals that illegal betting sites remain easily accessible, and often openly promoted. Many Sites Lacked Even […]
Prediction Markets
April 3, 2026
Trump Administration Sues Three States over Attempted Prediction Markets Regulation
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against several states for trying to regulate the prediction markets sector. This action echoes CFTC chair Michael Selig’s previous claim that state regulators were overstepping. The CFTC Says State Regulators Are Overstepping Prediction markets continue to be the hottest topic among gaming industry stakeholders. This novel form of trading […]
Industry
April 2, 2026
Belgian Gambling Revenue Falls as Market Adjusts to New Rules
Belgium’s latest report on the country’s gambling sector reveals that the period of uninterrupted growth that has persisted since the end of the pandemic may be drawing to a close. In 2024, the regulated market experienced its first decline in three years, with total gross gaming revenue (GGR) falling to EUR 1.61 billion ($1.86 billion), […]
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 […]