Online gambling regulation

Regulatory Concerns Shake Philippine Online Gambling Sector; Stocks Take Hit

The Philippine online gambling industry has been jolted by renewed legislative efforts that have triggered steep market sell-offs and intensified regulatory uncertainty. Stocks tied to the sector—particularly t...

California Attorney General Says Daily Fantasy Sports Are Illegal Gambling

On July 3, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta released a formal 33-page legal opinion declaring that daily fantasy sports (DFS) platforms—including pick’em and draft-style contests offered by companies...

Court Rejects Underdog’s Bid to Block AG’s DFS Opinion as PrizePicks Adapts

A California court has denied Underdog Sports' request to block Attorney General Rob Bonta from issuing his long-anticipated legal opinion on the legality of daily fantasy sports (DFS) in the state. The rul...

PrizePicks Shifts California Fantasy Sports Game to Peer-to-Peer Model

In response to mounting legal uncertainty, PrizePicks has switched its daily fantasy sports (DFS) offering in California from the traditional against-the-house Pick’em format to the peer-to-peer Arena model. Th...

Michigan Orders 19 Unlicensed Gambling Sites to Shut Down

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has taken decisive action against unlawful online gambling by directing 19 unlicensed operators to halt all activity targeting Michigan residents. The enforcement move m...

Attorney General’s Ruling May Redefine Fantasy Sports Legality in California

Online fantasy sports may soon be classified as illegal gambling under California law, as Attorney General Rob Bonta prepares to issue a long-awaited legal opinion that could have sweeping implications for fant...

ACMA Warns Influencers on Illegal Gambling Promotions, Penalties Soar

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a strong warning to social media influencers who promote illegal gambling services, stressing that such activities violate Australian law. Inf...