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
Blurify has introduced a licensing checklist to its Openora AI-native casino framework, aiming to help operators navigate regulatory requirements in multiple iGaming jurisdictions
A new study commissioned by Euromat finds Europe’s illegal online gambling market has tripled since 2019, now accounting for a quarter of the sector and raising questions about the impact of government policy and crypto use
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
Four New Mexico tribes have asked a federal judge to force Kalshi to block its sports betting app on tribal lands, escalating a legal fight over whether federal or tribal law controls online prediction markets in the state
South Africa’s iGaming sector is seeing a surge in fraud attempts as operators turn to AI for real-time detection but face new risks and regulatory scrutiny
Arizona has built a robust sports betting market over five years with billions wagered while California voters have rejected legalization and face at least a two-year wait for any new ballot measure
The National Association of Games and Lotteries is taking Minas Gerais to Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court over a decree restricting fixed-odds betting ads in public spaces, raising questions about state versus federal authority in gambling regulation
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
The American Gaming Association projects $29.5 billion in legal NFL wagers for 2026 but warns that prediction markets are siphoning off growth and tax revenue as they offer sports contracts nationwide without state oversight
Springfield has filed suit against MGM Resorts International alleging the casino operator failed to meet job and gaming commitments and is now seeking to sell its Massachusetts casino operations without resolving the dispute
A federal appeals court has backed Nevada’s authority to ban Kalshi’s sports event contracts, intensifying the legal and regulatory fight over prediction markets and raising new concerns for tribal gaming revenue
The NFL has issued a direct warning to prediction market operators to pull specific bet types from their platforms ahead of the season opener, setting itself apart from MLB and NHL which have embraced such markets
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 NFL has issued a renewed warning to prediction market platforms including Kalshi and Polymarket urging them to remove contracts tied to player injuries and other easily manipulated outcomes ahead of the 2026 season
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
New Jersey has formally asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decide if Kalshi and similar prediction markets can legally offer sports betting contracts, escalating a federal dispute that could reshape state and federal gambling oversight
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
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has activated a new exclusion policy targeting sports bettors who harass athletes, with support from major leagues and operators but questions remain about enforcement and appeal rights
The International Gaming Standards Association will hold its next Gaming Standards Technical Summit in Seattle on November 17-18, 2026, with Amazon Web Services as a partner and a keynote from a leading regulatory executive
New Jersey has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve whether prediction market sports contracts fall under federal or state regulation, following conflicting appellate rulings and mounting industry uncertainty
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
A court-ordered deadline could outlaw skill games statewide unless Pennsylvania lawmakers pass new legislation. The proposed bill would regulate and tax these machines, with major implications for small businesses and property tax relief
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
Oklahoma tribal leaders are sounding the alarm as Congress considers expanding CFTC oversight of prediction markets, a move they say could erode tribal gaming authority and reshape the state’s gambling landscape
Polk County supervisors are reviewing a proposed 25-year lease for Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, potentially enabling a $300 million renovation as Iowa’s gambling market faces new competition and record revenues
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
A CNN analysis suggests users under 18 may be responsible for billions in trading volume on Kalshi, raising new questions about age restrictions, regulatory oversight, and the potential risks for young participants in prediction markets
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
NCAA Division I schools can now feature commercial casino and gaming sponsorships on regular-season uniforms, opening new revenue streams and raising questions about the future of gambling partnerships in college sports
Kalshi has secured a multi-year partnership with the US Open, becoming its official prediction market partner. The deal expands Kalshi’s presence in mainstream sports but comes as the platform faces ongoing regulatory and legal scrutiny
Polymarket’s valuation has surged to $21 billion after 1789 Capital, led by Donald Trump Jr., committed $300 million in a new $1 billion funding round, intensifying debate over federal and state oversight of prediction markets
A group of Queens Democrats is calling on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to resolve a regulatory dispute that could raise Resorts World New York City's slot tax rate to 72 percent, putting the casino's expansion and local jobs at risk
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 surge in online gambling is driving a sharp increase in problem gambling among women, with new data showing participation rates nearly equal to men and a growing number of women seeking help in states like Pennsylvania
Canadian regulators have clarified that prediction markets offering sports event contracts will not be treated as securities or derivatives, signaling a firm stance against their expansion in Canada
Ontario’s online gambling market has surged since Canada legalized single-game sports betting, but new data shows a sharp rise in gambling-related harm and calls for stronger national advertising rules
