Online gambling regulation

New Jersey Orders Kalshi and Robinhood to Halt Sports Wagering Operations

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) has issued cease-and-desist orders to prediction market platform Kalshi and financial trading firm Robinhood, demanding that they immediately cease offering...

Oklahoma Senate Approves Bill to Legalize Sports Betting

The Oklahoma Senate has approved a bill that could bring legal sports betting to the state, allowing both tribal casinos and the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder to participate in the market. The proposal, Senate Bi...

Alberta Seeks to Rein in Online Gambling with New Legislation

The Alberta government is advancing plans to regulate online gambling by opening the market to private operators, an effort that officials say will enhance player protection and reclaim revenue that is currentl...

Massachusetts Investigates Robinhood Over March Madness Prediction Markets

Massachusetts regulators have launched an investigation into Robinhood’s latest venture, a prediction-markets hub that allows users to place bets on the outcomes of the NCAA’s March Madness basketball tournamen...

Arkansas Lawmakers Push for Legal Online Gambling Amid Growing Concerns

Arkansas lawmakers have filed a bill to legalize online casino gaming in the state, aiming to curb the growing prevalence of unlicensed offshore gambling platforms. This initiative, which could significantly re...

KSA Targets Illegal Gambling Ads in Dutch Magazines and Newspapers

The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has launched an investigation into the promotion of illegal gambling sites through magazines and online newspapers. This action follows reports of article...

Dutch Lottery Takes Legal Action Against Lalabet for Unlicensed Gambling Activities

The Dutch Lottery, operator of well-known brands like Staatsloterij and TOTO, has filed a lawsuit against the Costa Rica-based gambling provider Lalabet, accusing it of illegal operations within the Netherlands...

10-Hour Outage in Germany’s Sports Betting Market Raises Concerns Over Black Market Growth

A recent 10-hour disruption in Germany's sports betting market has highlighted vulnerabilities in the country's regulatory infrastructure. On March 15, a critical IT system failure halted operations for license...

TAB Offers $150 Million for Online Casino Licence Amid Regulatory Dispute

A brewing dispute is unfolding in New Zealand over the government’s decision to deny TAB New Zealand’s offer for an online casino license, potentially altering the landscape of online gambling. The TAB, a statu...

Maryland Intensifies Regulatory Actions Against VGW’s Unlicensed Sweepstakes Casinos

In a bold move to regulate online gaming, the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency has escalated its efforts against unregulated sweepstakes casinos. The state’s gaming watchdog has issued a stern warning...

Crackdown on High5Games for Illicit Operations in Connecticut

In a decisive action, the Department of Consumer Protection's (DCP) Gaming Division has indefinitely suspended the operational license of High5Games, a recognized online gaming service provider, for engaging in...

Missouri Sets May Date for Sports Betting Licenses

As Missouri gears up to introduce sports betting, the state’s Gaming Commission is setting its sights on a pivotal May 15 deadline for accepting license applications. This move comes after a slight delay caused...