Online gambling regulation

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...

Comprehensive Survey Reveals Extensive Online Casino Gambling Among Millions in Japan

In a groundbreaking study, the National Police Agency (NPA) of Japan has disclosed startling figures on the scope of online casino gambling within the nation. An estimated 3.37 million Japanese citizens have en...

Kalshi Expands Event-Based Betting Options as NCAA March Madness Approaches

As the fervor of March Madness approaches, Kalshi, a notable prediction market operator, has introduced a novel betting model in the form of single-game event contracts for this week's NCAA conference tournamen...

Shifts in New Zealand’s Gambling Landscape: Online Casino Licenses Auctioned

New Zealand is poised to reshape its gambling framework by auctioning online casino licenses to foreign companies, marking a significant pivot in its regulatory approach. Set to commence in February 2026, this ...

DraftKings Ventures Into Prediction Market Territory with NFA Application

DraftKings, the renowned sportsbook operator, is strategically positioning itself to enter the burgeoning prediction market industry. Recently, it initiated an application to join the National Futures Associati...

Olympic Casino Faces €8.4 Million Fine Over Embezzlement Case

Lithuania's Olympic Casino Group Baltija has been slapped with a substantial €8.4 million fine following a major investigation into its operations by the country’s Gaming Control Authority. The fine relates to ...

Connecticut Moves to Join Multi-State Online Poker Agreement

In a significant development within Connecticut's legislative corridors, a new bill, Senate Bill 1464 (SB 1464), was introduced aiming to pivot the state into a multi-jurisdictional online poker landscape. The ...

Michigan Cracks Down on Offshore Online Casinos

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has intensified its efforts against unregulated online gambling by issuing cease-and-desist letters to five offshore online casinos. These platforms, which include BetWh...

Nevada Takes Legal Action Against Kalshi Over Sports and Election Contracts

In a groundbreaking move, Nevada has become the first state to legally challenge the operations of Kalshi, a fintech company offering futures contracts on sports and election outcomes. The Nevada Gaming Control...