New Zealand Says Polymarket and Kalshi Illegal Under Gambling Law
New Zealand’s gambling regulator has declared that major prediction market platforms including Polymarket and Kalshi are operating illegally under the country’s gambling […]
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Industry Urges Clarity as Nigeria’s Gambling Standoff Drags On
Nigeria’s gambling sector is entering another year of regulatory uncertainty, as tensions between state and federal authorities remain unresolved. Industry executives are […]
New California card room regulations for blackjack, player-dealers approved by state
The future outlook for California card rooms is increasingly uncertain after the state finalised significant rule changes. Last week, California approved two […]
Egypt Prepares Nationwide Block of Online Betting Apps and Promoters
Egypt is moving to decisively shut down online betting in the country, with authorities preparing a nationwide block on gambling applications and […]
Brazil Moves Toward Total Gambling Ad Ban as Senate Backs Sweeping Bill
Brazil’s lawmakers are signalling a sharp turn in gambling policy, as the Senate advances legislation that would effectively erase betting and online […]
Finnish Player Protection Plan Sparks Operator Fears of Black Market Drift
Finland’s attempt to hard-wire strong player protection into its upcoming licensed gambling market is already facing resistance from operators, who warn that […]
Austria Draws Legal Line: Loot Boxes Are Games, Not Gambling
Austria’s highest court has delivered one of Europe’s clearest legal statements yet on loot boxes, ruling that paid randomised rewards in video […]
$10.7m Illegal Bingo Charity: FBI Hunts Fugitive Behind Scheme
The FBI has placed a convicted illegal gambling operator on its most wanted list after he failed to return to the US […]
Santa Anita Seizure Rekindles California Tribal Tensions Over New ‘Racing on Demand’ Technology
A rapid seizure of newly installed “Racing on Demand” betting machines at Santa Anita Park has opened a fresh legal and political […]
Alberta Finalises iGaming Framework, Clearing Path for Commercial Launch in 2026
Alberta has formally put its iGaming regulatory framework in place, setting the stage for a commercial online gambling market to launch in […]