Public Gaming Industry
Regulatory Issues
Presidential decree to impose new restrictions on online gambling in Brazil
A presidential decree is expected to prohibit access to online gambling for certain people and introduce new advertising rules.
Brazil…
Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with New York State Gaming Commission Chair Brian O’Dwyer
PoliticsNY is excited to introduce the first Inside Government special edition, Inside Government: Racing, Gaming & Wagering. This spec…
Peter Knutsson appointed gambling regulator of Sweden's Spelinspektionen
The government of Sweden has appointed Peter Knutsson as director general of the Swedish Gambling Authority for a six-year term.
Knutsson…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Becomes First International Gaming Lab to be Accredited in Ukraine
HAARLEM, NETHERLANDS (March 25, 2026) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has become the first international gaming lab to be accred…
Tipico ECJ opinion supports member states’ local licensing requirements
Questions remain as to how the broader player-losses trend will progress, but in this case, the ECJ appears to side with local licensing re…
Indiana Officially Bans Sweepstakes Casinos as Gov. Braun Signs HB 1052
Indiana has officially moved to ban sweepstakes casinos. Gov. Mike Braun recently signed House Bill 1052, effectively making the "gold coin…
CFTC updates prediction markets policies in latest guidance
The Division of Market Oversight released a staff advisory, designated as CFTC Letter No. 26-08, to clarify expectations for registered exc…
UKGC CEO Andrew Rhodes to take commercial gambling sector role
The news – reported by Sky News yesterday (5 March) – confirms widespread rumours that Rhodes was planning on taking up a position in the c…
Possible Insiders Earned $1.2 Million on US Strike Prediction Market
But on Polymarket, six wallets appeared to be ahead of the curve.
According to blockchain analytics firm Bubblemaps, six accounts collecti…
The Indian Gaming Association (IGA) Leads Opposition to Illegal Prediction Markets
The Indian Gaming Association (IGA), alongside tribal leaders and national organizations, issued a unified call to action at the 29th Annua…
Denmark Proposes New Restrictions on Gambling and Prediction Markets
Transforming Sports Advertising Rules
First, gambling commercials during live athletic events are a major objective of the complete reform…
Australia: ACMA Escalates Enforcement: 41 Gambling Domains Removed from Google Search
Historically, enforcement has focused on ISP-level DNS blocking, public enforcement notices, and direct regulatory pressure under the Inter…
Switzerland targets 376 new gambling domains for site blocking
Playing by Strict Local Rules
Only physically based, regionally licensed businesses are allowed to share in the nation’s digital economy t…
Trump's State of the Union address drives $10.6M in prediction market trades
Prediction markets tied to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address drew more than $15 million in mention market contract purcha…
Alberta mandates RG check for market access
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Alberta iGaming Corporation announced a partnership with the Responsible Gambling Council that will make RG Check ac…
Missouri AG warns businesses to start removing illegal gambling machines
Missouri’s top prosecutor issued a warning Thursday to businesses offering slot machines to their customers: Time is ticking on the games…
France launches regulatory framework for Web3 gambling-like games
The ANJ’s move is one of the first attempts in Europe to regulate blockchain-based gaming mechanics.
France. The French gambling regulat…
Polymarket receives warning from The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA)
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Netherlands Gambling Authority (Ksa) has imposed a penalty on Adventure One QSS Inc. for illegal gambling. Adventure…
Nevada regulator goes on offensive against Kalshi in state court
Nevada’s gaming regulator is pursuing civil enforcement action against Kalshi in state court, as it seeks to block the predictions market o…
Prediction markets, betting operators join new CFTC advisory committee
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has named members to its Innovation Advisory Committee, just a month after creating the bod…
Big Ten athletes push NCAA for prop bet ban
The Big Ten Conference Student-Athlete Issues Commission (SAIC) today sent a letter to NCAA President Charlie Baker urging the NCAA to cont…
German Regulator Cranks Up Fight Against Illegal Gambling
The German gaming regulatory authority was front and centre at the recent igaming industry ICE Barcelona show looking to convince legal ope…
PAGCOR Chair on busting the Philippines’ black market
PAGCOR chairman Alejandro Tengco busted the online gambling black market in the Philippines – but how did he do it?
The story of white ver…
Finland's new gambling watchdog to revoke licenses and block sites
(PRESS RELEASE) -- As Finland prepares to launch its regulated gambling market on 1 July 2027, the focus has shifted from what the rules ar…
Finland publishes new Gambling Act following presidential approval
The Finnish Gambling Act has been formally published after receiving its final signature from President Alexander Stubb on 16 January, comp…
Nevada regulator files civil enforcement action against Polymarket
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has filed a civil enforcement action in the District Court for Carson City against Blockratize, owner of pr…
AGA and IGA call on Congress to address unregulated sports event contracts
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Below is a joint letter from the American Gaming Association and Indian Gaming…