Cambodia will suspend all online gambling tied to land-based casinos starting in October as authorities target tech-driven scams and untraceable cash flows. Operators must comply or risk losing their licenses under new regulatory scrutiny
A surge in global money laundering schemes is pushing U.S. gaming regulators and operators to overhaul anti-money laundering strategies as foreign criminal networks target casinos with sophisticated tactics
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is investigating Bill Simmons after he admitted to placing bets through his daughter’s boyfriend’s FanDuel account, raising questions about proxy betting enforcement and operator compliance
A Michigan judge has barred Kalshi from offering sports contracts in the state, imposing a $500,000 daily penalty for violations and escalating the legal standoff between the prediction market and state regulators
A Michigan court has ordered Kalshi to halt all sports event contracts in the state and implement strict geofencing, with a $500,000 daily penalty for noncompliance. The ruling outlines seven regulatory violations and sets a new enforcement benchmark
Florida authorities seized over 70 unauthorized gambling machines in Sarasota County, targeting two unlicensed venues. The crackdown highlights ongoing enforcement gaps and the persistent spread of illegal slots outside regulated areas
A federal appeals court has reinforced state power over sports prediction markets, but Arizona’s separate legal battle with Kalshi over election contracts remains unresolved, leaving the future of event wagering regulation in flux
The Star Entertainment Group is under renewed fire as its problem gambling controls are called 'appalling' by sources, raising questions about its ability to meet regulatory obligations after major staff cuts and ongoing compliance failures
Colorado regulators fined Fanatics Sportsbook after it sent promotional offers to a self-excluded VIP, highlighting ongoing enforcement of responsible gambling rules and new player protection laws in the state
Kalshi has permanently banned former U.S. Rep. George Santos after its compliance team found he likely engaged in insider trading by betting on his own State of the Union attendance, raising new questions about enforcement in prediction markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has settled with Gabriel Perez, Donald Trump’s teleprompter operator, over alleged insider trading on Kalshi. Perez avoids prison and faces a trading ban, but the penalty is less than his total profits
A federal appeals court has ruled that Nevada can enforce its gambling laws on Kalshi’s sports event contracts, rejecting the operator’s claim that federal CFTC oversight preempts state regulation and setting up a potential Supreme Court review
Kalshi is under mounting legal and regulatory pressure as multiple states pursue litigation, federal authorities investigate prediction market trading, and new geolocation requirements take effect in key markets
A CFTC emergency order instructing Kalshi to keep trading in New York despite a state court order has drawn sharp criticism from tribal-gaming attorneys and raised new questions about federal and state regulatory boundaries
Caesars Sportsbook agreed to pay over $250,000 in penalties to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement after the regulator cited multiple responsible gambling violations, with further discipline possible if issues persist
The Nevada Gaming Commission has imposed a $7.2 million fine on The Venetian and is requiring significant anti-money-laundering enhancements after violations tied to illegal bookmaker Mathew Bowyer came to light
Florida's attorney general has filed lawsuits against Stake and VGW, targeting their sweepstakes casino operations and payment processors, as the state intensifies enforcement against unlicensed online gambling platforms
Florida's attorney general has filed lawsuits against Stake, Chumba Casino, LuckyLand, and Global Poker, alleging illegal online gambling and deceptive practices. The cases could reshape how sweepstakes casinos operate in the state
Australia’s communications regulator has ordered ISPs to block Casea and Crown96 for violating gambling laws, highlighting the ongoing challenge of restricting offshore casino access and the lack of legal online options
The UK Gambling Commission has fined QuinnBet Limited over £609,000 after finding serious anti-money laundering and social responsibility breaches. The action highlights ongoing regulatory scrutiny of online gambling operators in the UK
The Danish Gambling Authority has secured a court order to block 98 gambling websites, including Polymarket, for targeting Danish players without a license. The move highlights ongoing challenges in curbing unauthorized online gambling
South Korea has authorized a block against Polymarket, joining a growing list of countries restricting access to the prediction market platform. The move highlights ongoing regulatory pressure despite Polymarket’s recent U.S. return
Kalshi has removed all sports-related mention markets from its platform as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission reviews the category, raising questions about the future of speech-based betting contracts
The UK Gambling Commission has fined Holland Park Leisure Limited for failing to comply with mandatory self-exclusion rules at its Leicester gaming centers, raising questions about operator oversight and consumer protection
A Washington state court has ordered Kalshi to suspend its most popular prediction markets and implement strict geofencing, marking a significant regulatory move that could impact how event contracts are offered in the state
A Washington state judge has ordered Kalshi to halt most event contract offerings in the state, citing likely violations of gambling law and requiring new geofencing measures as the legal dispute over prediction markets continues
A Washington judge has ordered Kalshi to geofence its platform, blocking sports, politics, and entertainment event contracts for state residents. Tribal leaders expect the dispute over prediction markets to reach the Supreme Court
Federal regulators are investigating so-called mention markets on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, where users wager on phrases spoken by public figures such as President Trump, raising concerns about insider trading and market fairness
