Online gambling regulation

CyberHorizon Penalized £140,000 by Isle of Man Regulator for AML and CTF Breaches

The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has issued a £140,000 fine to CyberHorizon Limited following an investigation that uncovered multiple violations of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-...

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Signs Law Requiring Addiction Warnings On All Gambling Ads

New York Dem. Governor Kathy Hochul has officially signed a new bill aimed at addressing the addictive nature of gambling by requiring advertisements for gambling and sports betting to include clear warnings ab...

Michigan Gaming Control Board Targets Papaya Gaming in Crackdown on Illegal Gambling

In a significant move to uphold the integrity of its gaming laws, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has intensified its crackdown on illegal online gambling operations. The focus of their recent enforcem...

TexBet Fined $33,000 for Violating Self-Exclusion Request and Sending Ads

O'Shea Bookmaking Pty Ltd, operating under the brand TexBet, has faced legal repercussions, being fined $33,000 for violations related to its handling of a customer's request to cease gambling activities. The j...

US Gaming Industry Boosts Responsible Gaming Investments to $471.8 Million

Recent findings from the American Gaming Association (AGA) reveal a substantial increase in investments toward responsible gaming initiatives across the US gaming industry. The total annual expenditure has surg...

ASA Enforces Ban on Misleading Social Casino Ads Claiming Real-World Winnings on TikTok

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has recently taken action against several social casino ads on TikTok, suggesting that players could win real-world money or tangible prizes. ASA found these claims mis...

Study Exposes As Much As £4.3bn Staked Annually on UK’s Growing Black Market Gambling

A new study has revealed that up to £4.3 billion is being wagered annually by 1.5 million Brits on the UK’s growing black market for gambling. The research, conducted by Frontier Economics and commissioned by t...

Kalshi Begins Offering “Prediction Contracts” on November Congressional Elections; CFTC to Appeal

Betting activities commenced on Thursday, September 12, on the upcoming November congressional elections. This follows a judicial ruling permitting such wagers—the only instance sanctioned legally in the United...

New Legislation Proposed for Federal Oversight of Online Sports Betting

In response to the growing prevalence of online sports betting and the disparities in state regulations, US Representative Paul Tonko, alongside US Senator Richard Blumenthal, have announced plans to introduce ...