Online gambling regulation

MGC Fines DraftKings $450K for Credit Card Betting Breaches

Vanja Mitic
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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has fined DraftKings $450,000 for failing to prevent the use of credit card funds in online sports betting—an explicit violation of the state’s gambling laws. The breac...

Marcos Leaves Online Gambling Unaddressed in 2025 SONA

Vanja Mitic
Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Casinos of the Philippines, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Philippines
In a move that surprised some and reassured others, Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. made no mention of online gambling during his 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA), despite widespread...

Emmanuel Clase Placed on Paid Leave Amid MLB Gambling Inquiry

Johnny K.
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Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through August 31 as part of an ongoing investigation by Major League Baseball into potential sports betting violations. ...

Joe Asher’s Boomer’s Sportsbook Approved in Nevada, Set to Debut August 1

Johnny K.
Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Nevada
Nevada’s gaming landscape is set to welcome a new player next month as Boomer’s Sportsbook, the state’s only independent sportsbook, has received unanimous approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission. Headed by ...

ASA Bans Hollywoodbets Gambling Ad Over Underage Exposure on Esports Platform

Johnny K.
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A promotional banner for gambling operator Hollywoodbets has been banned in the UK following a decision by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), which found the advertisement violated advertising codes by ...

California Tribes File Lawsuit Against Kalshi and Robinhood Over Sports Betting

Johnny K.
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A coalition of three federally recognized California tribes has filed a federal lawsuit accusing prediction market operator Kalshi and trading platform Robinhood of facilitating illegal sports gambling that inf...

PointsBet Board Dismisses Betr Bid, Supports MIXI’s Cash Offer Amid VIP Revenue Worries

Johnny K.
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Australian sportsbook operator PointsBet has once again declined a takeover proposal from rival Betr, pointing to concerns around the stability and risk profile of Betr’s revenue model. The company instead endo...

Industry Warns of Major Job Losses If Online Gaming Ban Proceeds in Philippines

Vanja Mitic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Casinos of the Philippines, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, Employment & Careers, Online Gambling News
Online gaming stakeholders in the Philippines have issued warnings over the far-reaching consequences of proposed legislation that would impose a blanket ban on the legal sector. According to licensed operators...

Codere Implicated in Spanish Investigation Tied to Ex-Minister Montoro

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Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, Employment & Careers, Online Gambling News, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Financial Fraud, Spain
A wide-reaching investigation by Catalonia’s police force, Mossos d’Esquadra, has revealed potential misuse of influence by former Spanish Finance Minister Cristóbal Montoro in connection with the gambling sect...

Labour Faces Internal Pressure as MPs Demand Gambling Reform Overhaul in the U.K.

Johnny K.
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Labour’s leadership is encountering growing pressure from within its own party, as an expanding group of backbench MPs pushes for comprehensive reforms to Britain’s gambling regulations. With concerns mounting ...