Online gambling regulation

Hawaii Sports Betting Effort Falls Short, But Future Pushes Expected

Hopes of bringing legal online sports betting to Hawaii were dashed as lawmakers failed to finalize House Bill 1308 before the legislative deadline. Despite unprecedented progress in moving the measure through ...

Texas Lottery Faces Lawsuit Over Sudden Ban on Courier Services

Lotto.com has taken legal action against the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC), alleging the agency abruptly reversed its position on online lottery couriers and implemented a ban without following proper procedur...

PrizePicks Teams Up with San Diego Padres in First California Partnership

In an exciting development for both sports fans and fantasy enthusiasts, PrizePicks has officially partnered with the San Diego Padres, marking its first team partnership in the state of California. The deal so...

South Carolina Casino Debate Intensifies as Faith Leaders and Lawmakers Clash

Religious organizations across South Carolina have joined forces to oppose newly proposed legislation that would legalize various forms of gambling in the state, including horse race betting, sports wagering, a...

Arizona Cracks Down on Unlicensed Gambling Operators with Cease-and-Desist Orders

In a move to protect Arizona residents and uphold the state’s gaming laws, the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has issued cease-and-desist orders to several unlicensed and unregulated gambling operators. The...

Sri Lanka Moves Toward Regulating Gambling Industry with New Authority

In a significant move toward better regulation of the country’s gambling sector, the Sri Lankan government has introduced a proposal for the establishment of the Gambling Regularization Authority. This new body...

Kalshi Sues Maryland to Challenge Sports Betting Restrictions

Prediction market platform Kalshi has initiated a federal lawsuit against the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC), escalating an ongoing legal battle over whether its sports event contracts c...

Kansas Sports Betting Market Faces Uncertainty After Budget Vote

A late-session legislative decision has cast a long shadow over the future of Kansas' legal sports betting industry. On April 11, the Kansas House of Representatives passed a surprising amendment to the state b...

Lawrence Ho Speaks on Satellite Casino Shift as Macau’s Transition Deadline Approaches

As the end of Macau’s three-year transitional period for satellite casinos approaches, concerns are mounting among workers, operators, and nearby businesses over what lies ahead. The grace period, set to expire...

MGCB Cracks Down on Unlicensed Sports Prediction Platforms

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has launched formal investigations into several unlicensed platforms offering sports-related prediction markets, flagging serious concerns about consumer safety and the ...

KSA Reports Lower Losses After New Dutch Gambling Rules

Efforts by the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) to enforce responsible gaming rules appear to be paying off. According to the latest monitoring report, major player losses have declined significantly follow...