Online gambling regulation

BetMGM Combines Poker Player Pools in Michigan and New Jersey

In a pivotal move for online poker, BetMGM has officially merged its player pools between Michigan and New Jersey poker, creating a more expansive gaming experience with larger prize pools and increased opportu...

Missouri Voters Approve Sports Betting, Block Lake Ozark Casino Expansion

In a closely watched decision, Missouri voters approved Amendment 2, which legalizes sports betting within the state, marking a significant shift in the state's gaming landscape. Meanwhile, Amendment 5, which s...

Strategic Reforms Propel Philippines Towards Exiting FATF Grey List

The Philippines is on the verge of a significant regulatory milestone as it nears its removal from the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) grey list. This progress stems from a series of strategic reforms impl...

France Postpones Legalizing Online Casinos Following Industry Pushback

France’s plan to legalize online casinos has been put on hold following significant opposition from industry stakeholders and regional authorities. The government, under Prime Minister Michel Barnier, initially...

MGA and UKGC Formalize Partnership with Memorandum of Understanding

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) have taken their long-standing collaboration to the next level by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalizing their joint effo...

Cherry AB Considers Selling ComeOn Group Amid Market Challenges

Swedish gaming operator Cherry AB is exploring options to sell its online casino and sports betting subsidiary, ComeOn Group, as part of a strategic shift in focus. Cherry, owned by private equity firm Bridgepo...

Winbet Faces Regulatory Scrutiny for Unlicensed Operations in the Netherlands

The Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has recently intensified its clampdown on illegal online gambling activities by imposing a significant penalty payment order on Winbet NV. This enforcement ...