Online gambling regulation

Alberta Seeks to Rein in Online Gambling with New Legislation

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The Alberta government is advancing plans to regulate online gambling by opening the market to private operators, an effort that officials say will enhance player protection and reclaim revenue that is currentl...

Massachusetts Investigates Robinhood Over March Madness Prediction Markets

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Massachusetts regulators have launched an investigation into Robinhood’s latest venture, a prediction-markets hub that allows users to place bets on the outcomes of the NCAA’s March Madness basketball tournamen...

Arkansas Lawmakers Push for Legal Online Gambling Amid Growing Concerns

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Arkansas lawmakers have filed a bill to legalize online casino gaming in the state, aiming to curb the growing prevalence of unlicensed offshore gambling platforms. This initiative, which could significantly re...

KSA Targets Illegal Gambling Ads in Dutch Magazines and Newspapers

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The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has launched an investigation into the promotion of illegal gambling sites through magazines and online newspapers. This action follows reports of article...

Dutch Lottery Takes Legal Action Against Lalabet for Unlicensed Gambling Activities

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The Dutch Lottery, operator of well-known brands like Staatsloterij and TOTO, has filed a lawsuit against the Costa Rica-based gambling provider Lalabet, accusing it of illegal operations within the Netherlands...

10-Hour Outage in Germany’s Sports Betting Market Raises Concerns Over Black Market Growth

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A recent 10-hour disruption in Germany's sports betting market has highlighted vulnerabilities in the country's regulatory infrastructure. On March 15, a critical IT system failure halted operations for license...

TAB Offers $150 Million for Online Casino Licence Amid Regulatory Dispute

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A brewing dispute is unfolding in New Zealand over the government’s decision to deny TAB New Zealand’s offer for an online casino license, potentially altering the landscape of online gambling. The TAB, a statu...

Maryland Intensifies Regulatory Actions Against VGW’s Unlicensed Sweepstakes Casinos

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In a bold move to regulate online gaming, the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency has escalated its efforts against unregulated sweepstakes casinos. The state’s gaming watchdog has issued a stern warning...

Crackdown on High5Games for Illicit Operations in Connecticut

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In a decisive action, the Department of Consumer Protection's (DCP) Gaming Division has indefinitely suspended the operational license of High5Games, a recognized online gaming service provider, for engaging in...

Missouri Sets May Date for Sports Betting Licenses

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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

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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

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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...