Online Gambling Regulation News

May 25, 2026 0

Rhode Island has launched legal action against prediction market operators Kalshi and Polymarket, escalating the growing national dispute over whether...

ECJ Weighs Malta Gambling Shield in Asset Freezes

May 25, 2026 0

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that courts across the European Union may consider Malta’s controversial gambling liability...

Belgium Warns Betting Firms Ahead of World Cup

May 25, 2026 0

Belgium’s Gaming Commission has warned gambling operators that strict advertising and promotional restrictions will remain fully enforced during the 2026...

Congressional Probe Targets Prediction Market Platforms Kalshi & Polymarket

May 23, 2026 0

Rep. James Comer, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, has opened a congressional investigation into prediction market...

Market Analysis: The Sustained Growth of the Social Casino Vertical in 2026

May 21, 2026 0

In 2026, the social casino market size is projected to break the $10 billion mark. While real-money gaming dominates headlines...

ACMA Expands Blocklist to Protect Australians from Illegal Gambling

May 21, 2026 0

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has directed internet service providers (ISPs) to block six additional illegal online gambling websites,...

UK Gambling Commission Defends Financial Risk Checks

May 21, 2026 0

The UK Gambling Commission has defended its planned Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs), stating they will impact only a small fraction of...

Sri Lanka Battles Influx of Foreign Online Fraud Networks

May 20, 2026 0

Sri Lankan authorities are grappling with a sharp rise in cybercrime as foreign scam networks relocate from Southeast Asia, raising...

Alberta iGaming Plan Raises First Nations Concerns

May 20, 2026 0

Alberta’s move toward a regulated online gambling market has prompted concern among several First Nations leaders who say the province...

Malaysia Warns Influencers Over Gambling Content

May 19, 2026 0

Consumer advocates and legal experts in Malaysia are raising concerns over the growing presence of online gambling content on social...

Polymarket Bets On Iran War Raise Insider Trading Questions

May 19, 2026 0

Prediction market platform Polymarket is facing increased scrutiny after investigators identified a cluster of accounts that reportedly earned millions from...

Canadian Sports Betting Operators Face Pressure To Strengthen Payments And Player Protection

May 18, 2026 0

Ontario’s regulated online gambling market has reached the stage where success brings scrutiny. In its 2024 to 2025 annual report,...

MPs Warn Betting Checks Could Hit British Racing