President Trump pressed Congress to advance the Clarity Act during a White House meeting focused on crypto regulation, while prediction market companies were notably left out despite earlier expectations of their participation
The Responsible Online Gaming Association has introduced a voluntary code for marketing and advertising, aiming to set clearer standards for how regulated online gambling operators promote their services and protect consumers
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 Affiliate Leaders Summit will focus on new advertising rules, technology shifts, and global market changes impacting affiliate strategy, with a dedicated track on September 30, 2026 bringing together industry leaders to discuss future challenges
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
Tax Relief Nebraska says it has gathered enough signatures to put two online sports betting measures before voters in November, but the proposals face opposition and questions about tax collection and player protections
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s approach to prediction markets is under fire as state and tribal regulators challenge federal intervention, raising questions about the future of event contracts and regulatory authority
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
Trading volume on US midterm election prediction markets has already exceeded the total for the 2024 cycle, with platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket seeing rapid growth and increased regulatory attention before November's elections
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
Novig has filed lawsuits against Wisconsin, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, and Washington, challenging state efforts to restrict its federally regulated sports prediction markets just weeks after its national relaunch
A new Gallup poll shows a decline in self-reported gambling among U.S. adults, with traditional forms like lottery and casino play seeing the largest drops. The findings raise questions about changing attitudes and reporting habits
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
NorthStar Gaming Holdings has named Corey Goodman as its permanent CEO after a period of interim leadership, while also announcing changes to its finance and compliance teams as the company works to complete delayed financial audits
Passport Technology has four products under consideration for the 2026 Global Gaming Awards Americas, highlighting its push into payments, automation, compliance, and loyalty solutions for U.S. casino operators ahead of the G2E event in Las Vegas
A record surge in World Cup betting activity has highlighted the rapid growth of legal sports wagering in the US, with operators and prediction markets now preparing for a potentially unprecedented NFL season as regulatory challenges continue
For the first time in Colorado, casino employees have unionized as 110 Bally's Black Hawk workers join Teamsters Local 455, seeking improved pay, benefits, and workplace protections under a new labor agreement
Polymarket US has started beta testing parlay contracts after self-certifying its new product with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, but access remains limited as the platform refines its multi-outcome trading system
Institutional buyers in the US iGaming market are paying higher multiples for affiliate businesses that can prove clean, fully audited traffic and strong regulatory compliance, shifting the landscape for acquisitions and exclusive partnerships
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
The University of Nevada-Las Vegas has started an oral-history initiative to document the experiences of 10 Nevada bookmakers, aiming to preserve the legacy of traditional sports betting as the industry evolves
Station Casinos is piloting Apple Pay as a direct funding method for slot machines in select Las Vegas venues, pending Nevada Gaming Control Board review. The trial could shape future cashless payment options for casino players
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
Global Gaming Women has selected six industry leaders for the 2026 Patty Becker Pay It Forward Award, highlighting their mentorship and advocacy as the organization marks its 10th anniversary
Baltimore has filed lawsuits against Kalshi and Polymarket, claiming the platforms violated local consumer protection laws by offering unlicensed sports betting. The case highlights ongoing disputes over prediction markets and regulatory oversight
The UK Gambling Commission reports that over a quarter of customer complaints involve identity verification issues, warning operators to address gaps that can delay withdrawals and undermine self-exclusion protections
Penn Entertainment has proposed relocating Boomtown Casino and Hotel New Orleans to a new land-based site, pending Louisiana Gaming Control Board approval, with a targeted opening in 2029 and a $195 million investment
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
A Dutch radio station has identified ongoing illegal gambling ads targeting vulnerable users on Facebook and Instagram, raising questions about Meta's ad oversight and the effectiveness of self-exclusion protections in the Netherlands
Fliff and Onyx Odds have applied for registration as Futures Commission Merchants with the National Futures Association, signaling a possible move toward federally regulated event contracts as sweepstakes gaming faces increased regulatory attention
The White House is preparing to meet with crypto and prediction market executives on August 19, ahead of a key CFTC advisory session, with President Donald Trump possibly attending and regulatory priorities still unsettled
