Online gambling regulation

Pragmatic Play Pulls Out of US Sweepstakes Market Amid Legal Scrutiny

Johnny K.
Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Online Gambling News
Pragmatic Play, one of the biggest names in online gaming content, has officially ended its involvement with US sweepstakes casinos. The supplier confirmed it will no longer provide games to operators in states...

Unibet Hit with Dutch Regulator’s €450,000 Penalty Threat

Johnny K.
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, European Casino News, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Netherlands
The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) has once again taken action against Unibet, operated by Optdeck Service Ltd., for repeated violations of Dutch gambling laws. The regulator announced that ...

Sweden’s Gambling Channelization Falls Short of Government Target

Johnny K.
Sweden, Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, European Casino News, Online Gambling News
Sweden’s gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has released its annual figures showing that the country’s channelization rate slipped to 85% in 2024, down from 86% the previous year. The decline highlights ongoin...

Audit Finds Massachusetts Gaming Commission Falling Short on Oversight

Johnny K.
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., World Casino News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), the state body responsible for overseeing casinos and sports wagering, is under renewed scrutiny following a detailed audit conducted by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s...

LA Lawsuit Accuses Stake.US and Kick of Illegal Gambling

Vanja Mitic
Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, California, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation
The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office has launched a sweeping civil lawsuit against Stake.us, its affiliated streaming platform Kick, company founders Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani, and numerous gaming suppliers...

Caesars to Introduce 25-Cent Per-Bet Fee for Illinois Online Sportsbook

Johnny K.
U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Taxation, Illinois, Taxes
Caesars Sportsbook will soon be adding an extra charge for Illinois bettors. Beginning September 1, the operator will implement a 25-cent fee on every online wager placed in the state, a direct response to Illi...

Dream11 Exits Team India Sponsorship as Gaming Ban Reshapes Sports Partnerships

Johnny K.
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, India, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Asian Casino News, Fantasy Sports
With just days remaining before the Asia Cup, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) finds itself without a title sponsor after Dream11 confirmed its withdrawal from the partnership. The decision foll...

VGW to Exit Canada: Chumba Casino and Global Poker Shutting Down This Fall

Johnny K.
Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Canada, Gaming Industry News, Online Gambling News
Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), the parent company of sweepstakes platforms Chumba Casino and Global Poker, has announced its departure from the Canadian market this fall. The shutdown begins in stages and will cu...