Online gambling regulation

Betfair Fined for Violating Australia’s Spam Laws and Failing VIP Customer Consent

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Betfair Pty Limited, an Australian online betting exchange, has been ordered to pay a penalty of AU$871,660 after being found guilty of breaching Australia’s Spam Act. An investigation by the Australian Communi...

Georgia Lawmakers Reignite Long-Standing Gambling Legalization Debate

Johnny K.
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Georgia legislators have once again opened the floor to discussions surrounding legalized gambling, reviving a long-running debate that has persisted for decades. On Monday, the newly established House Study Co...

Philippines’ Online Gaming Surges Past ₱114B, Now Dominates Industry Revenues

Johnny K.
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The Philippine gaming industry saw a major shift in the first half of 2025 as the online gaming segment surged to unprecedented heights, surpassing traditional casino earnings for the first time. According to t...

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...