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Study Finds Online Gambling Linked to Mental Health Distress in Young Men
Research from the Institute for Family Studies reveals online betting is becoming a significant source of psychological distress for young men, with mental health impacts comparable to pornography use.
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UK Government's Move to Scrap 'Aim to Permit' Rule Risks Opening Door to Broader Gambling Reform
The UK government's decision to repeal the 'aim to permit' licensing principle requires primary legislation changes that could trigger wider debate on gambling regulation and additional restrictions on the retail sector.
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CFTC Tightens Prediction Market Rules as White House Scandal Triggers Regulatory Scrutiny
Following a high-profile insider trading probe involving a White House teleprompter operator, US regulators are moving to formalize oversight of prediction markets, with particular focus on controversial 'mention markets' and incentive program transparency.
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Greenbrier Resort Shuts Casino Club Amid Refinancing Standoff with West Virginia Lottery
The Greenbrier's historic Casino Club ceased operations on August 14, 2026, as the resort pursues a $500 million refinancing deal with private equity firm Kennedy Lewis Investment Management while regulatory approval remains pending.
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UK Government Proposes High Street Reforms Targeting Betting Shops and Adult Gaming Centers
The UK government plans to scrap the Gambling Act's 'Aim to Permit' rule and give local councils greater control over betting shops and AGCs on high streets, marking a significant shift in how communities can regulate gaming venues.
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France Declines Gambling Advertising Ban Amid Regulatory Crossroads
France's gambling regulator has rejected calls for a comprehensive advertising ban on betting and gaming, signaling a measured approach to tightening rules ahead of 2026 elections.
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Australia's Leaders Near Consensus on Online Gambling Reforms Ahead of 2027 Implementation
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Angus Taylor held their second negotiating session in two days to finalize changes to Australia's proposed online gambling legislation, with reforms potentially taking effect January 1, 2027.
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Australia's PM and Opposition Reach Accord on Stricter Gambling Regulations
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has agreed to gambling restrictions including inducement bans and advertising limits, securing opposition support for legislation described as the country's strongest anti-gambling law.
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Tribal Leaders Push Congress to Ban Online Prediction Markets Over Gaming Rights
Native American tribal leaders testified before Congress, arguing that online prediction markets violate exclusive gaming rights granted under federal law and threaten tribal gaming revenues.
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Black Cube Cites UKGC Settlement as Vindication in Ongoing Evolution Dispute
The Israeli investigation agency claims a recent UK regulatory settlement with Evolution strengthens its 2021 misconduct report, while Evolution disputes the relevance of the findings.
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CFTC Demands Prediction Markets Stop Using Sports Betting Odds Display Format
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has warned licensed prediction market platforms to cease displaying contract prices in American-style gambling odds, insisting they operate as financial exchanges rather than sportsbooks.
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Gambling Commission Interim CEO Gardner Champions Creative Regulation Amid Leadership Transitions
Sarah Gardner, interim CEO of the UK Gambling Commission, reflects on 17 years at the regulator and defends the agency's controversial approach to financial risk assessments as sector leadership undergoes significant changes.
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Austria Submits Comprehensive Gambling Reform to EU Review, Eyes Monopoly End
Austria has submitted a sweeping gambling overhaul to the European Commission that would end its online monopoly and introduce stricter licensing requirements, with unlicensed platforms facing a January 2027 deadline.
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Prediction Markets Face Regulatory Pressure as NFL, NY Challenge CFTC Draft Rules
The NFL and New York have mounted separate challenges to the CFTC's proposed sports-event trading framework, with New York seeking $36 billion in damages from Kalshi over unlicensed gambling operations.
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South Carolina Resident Sues DraftKings, Polymarket Under 1710 Statute Over Prediction Markets
A Charleston County man is using colonial-era gambling law to challenge prediction market operators, claiming they illegally rebrand sports betting as federally regulated financial derivatives.
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New Zealand Sets Strict Advertising Rules for Licensed Online Casinos Ahead of 2027 Launch
New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs has released comprehensive advertising guidance for licensed iGaming operators, banning luck-based messaging, personal endorsements, and targeting of young audiences.
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UK Prize Draws Sector Transforms as Compliance Standards Reshape M&A Landscape
The UK prize draws sector is experiencing rapid institutional maturation through the Voluntary Code of Good Practice and the launch of the Prize Competition Council, fundamentally altering how buyers approach acquisitions and valuations.
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DraftKings Survives Damages Claims in California Daily Fantasy Sports Lawsuit
A federal judge dismissed monetary recovery claims against DraftKings in a California daily fantasy sports case, but allowed injunction proceedings to move forward that could ban the company's paid contests.
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Binance.US Eyes August CFTC Filing for Prediction Markets License
Binance.US plans to apply for Designated Contract Market status next month to launch regulated prediction markets in the United States, marking a potential strategic pivot for the embattled crypto exchange.
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UK Gambling Commission Warns of AI-Driven Fraud and Crypto Risks in Latest ML/TF Assessment
The UKGC has identified artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency as emerging threats to the sector's integrity, as unlicensed operators increasingly facilitate money laundering and organized crime.
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Federal Appeals Court Revives Antitrust Lawsuit Against Major New Jersey Casinos Over AI Pricing
A US appeals court has allowed an antitrust case against major casino operators to proceed, alleging they used shared AI algorithms to inflate hotel room prices in New Jersey.
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New Jersey Casinos Push Federal Regulators to Restrict Sports Prediction Markets
New Jersey's casino association has asked the CFTC to ban prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket from offering sports-related contracts, arguing they undermine state-regulated betting markets.
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Dutch gambling tax hikes yield less than 5% of forecast revenue as market shrinks
The Netherlands' two-phase gambling tax increase from 2025-2026 generated only 59 million euros against a forecast of 324 million, as player protections and advertising bans compressed the taxable market.
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EU pushes unified 1% gambling tax as part of 2028-2034 budget framework
The European Parliament is advancing a proposed 1% levy on online gambling to fund EU social programs and combat illegal operators, with formal agreement targeted for end of 2026.
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Nevada Gaming Commission Weighs Removal of Deceased Mobsters From Black Book
The Nevada Gaming Commission is reviewing whether to remove two deceased Kansas City mob figures from its List of Excluded Persons, following standard protocol for individuals who have died.
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Nine European gambling regulators warn on prediction-market risks
Nine European gambling regulators (DE, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, PL, PT, CH) issued a joint statement on prediction markets, flagging classification ambiguity and consumer-protection gaps. First multi-regulator signal that prediction markets will be treated as gambling.
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MGA flags AMLA consultation on ongoing-monitoring AML guidelines
MGA flagged AMLA's public consultation on draft ongoing-monitoring AML guidelines under Article 26(5) AMLR. Public hearing 2 July 2026. Will tighten continuous-monitoring obligations on customer accounts.
MGA orders heightened betting vigilance for World Cup 2026
MGA requires licensees to escalate suspicious-betting reporting for the World Cup (June 11-July 19 2026) and to designate a Sports Integrity Point of Contact.