Online gambling regulation

Review Clears SkyCity Adelaide to Retain Licence Under Strict Oversight

Vanja Mitic
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An extensive independent review has concluded that SkyCity Adelaide is suitable to retain South Australia’s sole casino licence, despite a lengthy record of governance failures and compliance breaches. The 541-...

Equatorial Guinea Issues First Online Gaming Licence in Bid to Join Global iGaming Market

Johnny K.
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UPDATE: On August 8, 2025, the Government of Equatorial Guinea issued an official statement clarifying that no master licence for online gaming has been legally granted in the country. The communiqué emphasi...

50 Attorneys General Call for DOJ Action Against Illegal Offshore Gambling

Vanja Mitic
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A coalition of 50 U.S. attorneys general has united to urge the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to take decisive action against the growing presence of illegal offshore gambling platforms. These platforms oper...

NZ Sporting Bodies Challenge Online Gambling Bill Over Funding Concerns

Vanja Mitic
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More than 50 of New Zealand’s top sporting bodies have come out in strong opposition to the Government’s proposed Online Casino Gambling (OCG) Bill, arguing that it places vital community sport funding in jeopa...

Maryland Judge Rejects Kalshi’s Bid to Block State Gambling Laws; Denies Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Vanja Mitic
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A federal court in Maryland has rejected Kalshi’s request for a preliminary injunction, marking the company’s first major legal defeat in its broader strategy to operate prediction markets nationwide under fede...

Ohio Governor Seeks to Ban Prop Bets After Guardians Players Investigated

Johnny K.
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Amid mounting concerns over the integrity of professional sports in Ohio, Governor Mike DeWine has formally requested that the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) remove all player prop bets from the state’s ...

Kenyan MPs Push for Tougher Gambling Regulations in the New Gambling Control Bill

Vanja Mitic
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The Gambling Control Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 70 of 2023), currently under debate in Kenya's National Assembly, has sparked intense discussions among lawmakers. The Bill aims to overhaul the country’s g...

New Jersey Lawmakers Push for Ban on Micro-Betting to Curb Gambling Risks

Vanja Mitic
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A newly introduced bill in New Jersey aims to curb the risks associated with micro-betting, a fast-paced form of in-game sports wagering. Assemblyman Dan Hutchison, a key proponent of the bill, introduced Assem...

Betfair Fined for Violating Australia’s Spam Laws and Failing VIP Customer Consent

Vanja Mitic
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Betfair Pty Limited, an Australian online betting exchange, has been ordered to pay a penalty of AU$871,660 after being found guilty of breaching Australia’s Spam Act. An investigation by the Australian Communi...

Georgia Lawmakers Reignite Long-Standing Gambling Legalization Debate

Johnny K.
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Georgia legislators have once again opened the floor to discussions surrounding legalized gambling, reviving a long-running debate that has persisted for decades. On Monday, the newly established House Study Co...

Philippines’ Online Gaming Surges Past ₱114B, Now Dominates Industry Revenues

Johnny K.
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The Philippine gaming industry saw a major shift in the first half of 2025 as the online gaming segment surged to unprecedented heights, surpassing traditional casino earnings for the first time. According to t...

MGC Fines DraftKings $450K for Credit Card Betting Breaches

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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has fined DraftKings $450,000 for failing to prevent the use of credit card funds in online sports betting—an explicit violation of the state’s gambling laws. The breac...