Online gambling regulation

Michigan Suspends TwinSpires’ Operations Over Advance Deposit Wagering Violations

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The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued a summary suspension order against TwinSpires, the popular horse racing and casino platform, for continuing to engage in illegal advance deposit wagering (ADW...

France Weighs Online Casino Legalization to Address Illegal Market

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The French government is intensifying discussions about legalizing online casinos, a significant policy shift aimed at curbing the massive illegal market. France and Cyprus remain the only European Union member...

KSA Enforces Revamped Fine Policy in The Netherlands for 2025

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The Netherlands Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) has rolled out a new general fine policy, effective January 1, 2025, aimed at improving the enforcement of gambling regulations. This updated policy se...

Brazil Reveals 2025 Licenses for Sports Betting and Online Gaming

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Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has released an official list of licensed operators for fixed-odds sports betting and online gaming, effective January 1, 2025. The Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA) outlined tha...

MLB Players Union Disputes Fair Use Claims by DraftKings and bet365

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The MLB Players Inc. (MLBPI), a subsidiary of the MLB Players Association, has contested claims by DraftKings and bet365 that their use of baseball player likenesses falls under the protections of freedom of sp...

New Jersey Regulators Fine DraftKings, Kambi, and Rush Street Interactive $40,000 for Betting Irregularities

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The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has penalized DraftKings, Rush Street Interactive (RSI), and Kambi with fines totaling $40,000 for violating state wagering regulations. The infractions invol...

Irish Gambling Regulator Advocates Bank Gambling Block Measures

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Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRAI) is working closely with major banks to implement voluntary blocks on gambling-related transactions made with credit and debit cards. This initiative is part of a b...

BMO Fined £700K by Isle of Man Regulator for Compliance Lapses

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The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has levied a £700,000 fine on BMO Manx Limited for significant compliance failures related to anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (C...

Rei do Pitaco Joins Brazil’s Regulated Sports Betting Market

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Rei do Pitaco (RDP), Brazil's leading fantasy sports operator, is officially transitioning into the country's regulated sports betting market. Founded in 2019 by Kiko Augusto, RDP has dominated the fantasy spor...

Italy Launches Nine-Year Online Gambling Licenses With €7M Fee and Comprehensive Reforms

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Italy has unveiled its new licensing structure for online gambling, marking the first phase of a comprehensive reform of the gaming sector. Approved by the EU’s Official Journal, the nine-year licensing regime ...

U.S. Senate Hearing Explores Federal Regulation of Sports Betting

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The United States Senate Judiciary Committee recently convened to assess the need for federal oversight in the rapidly expanding sports betting industry. More than six years after the U.S. Supreme Court legaliz...