Online gambling regulation

MGA Issues Warning Over Unlicensed Gambling Sites Misleading Players

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a stern warning regarding two online gambling platforms—lavbet321.com and kasinoseta.com—which are falsely claiming to be licensed by the MGA. The regulator has clari...

Prediction Markets Pose New Credit Risks, Bank of America Warns

Bank of America has raised concerns about a growing financial risk posed by the rapid expansion of prediction markets and online sports betting in the United States. The bank's global research team highlighted ...

UK Finalises Major Gambling Tax Overhaul Following OBR Budget Leak

The UK gambling sector is preparing for the most dramatic reshaping of its tax environment in years after official documents released in error confirmed sweeping increases affecting online casinos and sports be...

Nevada Judge Reverses Earlier Win for Kalshi Amid National Legal Rift

A long-running legal fight between prediction market operator Kalshi and Nevada gaming officials took a dramatic turn this week after a federal judge reversed an earlier ruling that had shielded the company fro...

Colorado Penalizes BetMGM for Unauthorized College Player Prop Bets

Colorado gambling regulators have issued another enforcement action against a major sportsbook, this time penalizing BetMGM for taking wagers that the state explicitly prohibits. The operator accepted a series ...

Videoslots Faces £650,000 Penalty After UKGC Flags Serious Compliance Failures

The UK Gambling Commission has issued a £650,000 financial penalty and a formal warning to Videoslots—now operating under the Immense Group name—after uncovering what it described as substantial shortcomings in...

Wisconsin Shelves Online Sports Betting Vote as Lawmakers Reassess Plan

Republican leaders in Wisconsin abruptly halted progress on Assembly Bill 601, a proposal that would have legalized online sports betting through tribal partnerships, just hours before a planned vote. The decis...

New York Gaming Commission Reconsiders Licenses for Prediction Markets

The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) is intensifying its scrutiny of licensed operators, focusing on whether involvement in prediction markets could jeopardize their ability to operate in the state’s re...