Online gambling regulation

Armenia Tightens Gambling Regulations with New Tax Reforms

In a pivotal legislative session on March 5, 2025, the Armenian National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Economic Affairs convened an extraordinary meeting to discuss pivotal tax reforms targeting the gambling...

Connecticut Moves to Join Multi-State Online Poker Agreement

In a significant development within Connecticut's legislative corridors, a new bill, Senate Bill 1464 (SB 1464), was introduced aiming to pivot the state into a multi-jurisdictional online poker landscape. The ...

Michigan Cracks Down on Offshore Online Casinos

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has intensified its efforts against unregulated online gambling by issuing cease-and-desist letters to five offshore online casinos. These platforms, which include BetWh...

Nevada Takes Legal Action Against Kalshi Over Sports and Election Contracts

In a groundbreaking move, Nevada has become the first state to legally challenge the operations of Kalshi, a fintech company offering futures contracts on sports and election outcomes. The Nevada Gaming Control...

Aspire Global Sanctioned Heavily for Compliance Violations

Aspire Global, operating under AG Communications Limited, is confronting severe regulatory repercussions as they have been fined £1,407,834 after an investigation by the UK Gambling Commission uncovered profoun...

New Jersey’s Proposed Tax Hike on Online Gambling Sparks Industry Backlash

In a bold fiscal move, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has proposed significant tax increases on online sports betting and internet gambling, sparking widespread concern among casinos and betting firms. The pro...

Missouri Sports Betting Delayed to Fall 2025 Following Rule Rejection

Missouri’s sports betting launch, initially expected in early summer 2025, has been postponed after the state’s proposed emergency regulations were rejected. The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) announced that ...

Hong Kong to Consider Legalization of Basketball Betting to Address Fiscal Deficit

In an effort to mitigate its nearly HK$100 billion (US$12.9 billion) fiscal deficit, Hong Kong's finance chief is reportedly considering the legalization of basketball betting, a move anticipated to significant...