Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano is pushing for a total ban on online gambling in the Philippines citing the rise of smartphone betting and the challenge of regulating digital platforms
With the NFL season underway and legal sports betting more accessible than ever, experts warn that constant wagering can escalate into serious problems affecting behavior and relationships
Brazil’s government is preparing to impose emergency restrictions on online gambling that could ban entire categories of games as President Lula seeks a tougher stance on betting’s social and economic fallout
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
Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects is urging New Jersey lawmakers to end the indoor smoking exemption for Atlantic City casinos, arguing it could help attract more visitors, but operators warn of potential revenue and job losses if a ban is enacted
A new Kindbridge Research Institute report funded by the Colorado Division of Gaming finds elevated rates of problem gambling and PTSD symptoms among firefighters, police, and other first responders, raising questions about workplace risk factors
Ukraine’s government has approved a coordinated three-year initiative to address rising gambling addiction, requiring 40 public agencies to collaborate on prevention, monitoring, and enforcement measures starting in 2027
A Massachusetts Gaming Commission-funded study reveals most young adults in the state view sports betting as socially acceptable and low risk, despite acknowledging potential harms and widespread advertising
The MLB Players Association has told Congress it would back a ban on personalized athlete marketing for sportsbook VIP programs, following scrutiny of a FanDuel video sent to a customer with a gambling addiction
A growing legal dispute between U.S. states and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission over sports event prediction markets could reach the Supreme Court, with major implications for state gambling regulation and federal oversight
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission has introduced Strategy 2029, a three-year plan to strengthen consumer protection and address gambling-related harm as technology and regulatory scrutiny evolve
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
