Regulation
Nevada Gaming Control Board unanimously backed two Fertitta Entertainment executives, moving the $17.6B Caesars acquisition closer to a late 2026 close.
Jul 12, 2026
Regulation
Sweden's Linköping court dismissed appeals from Betsson, Snabbare and Spooniker, confirming SEK 22 million in AML fines and rejecting the winnings-deposit defence.
Jul 9, 2026
Australia
Australia's Federal Court handed down AU$24.24M in penalties against PPPfish, Shuffle Gaming and Redraw Poker operators under the Interactive Gambling Act.
Jul 6, 2026
Regulation
Michigan's gaming board exits the NCPG over Kalshi's partnership as a court TRO and AG lawsuit intensify the state's crackdown on unlicensed sports contracts.
Jul 4, 2026
Regulation
Nevada schedules a contempt hearing against Kalshi after its emergency motion fails, intensifying a multi-state battle over CFTC preemption and geofencing.
Jul 4, 2026
UK & Casino
DCMS confirms a 25% gambling licence fee increase from October 2026, overriding near-universal operator opposition with a tiered, GGY-based fee structure.
Jul 2, 2026
Regulation
The CFTC has sued Kentucky, its ninth state target, challenging a 14.25% event-contract tax and gambling laws as preempted by federal commodities law.
Jun 28, 2026
Regulation
Austria replaces its single-operator online casino framework with open licensing from October 2027, bringing strict deposit limits and a new regulator.
Jun 28, 2026
Regulation
Spain's Council of Ministers signed a royal decree on June 23, 2026 capping player deposits across all licensed online gambling operators at €3,300 per four weeks.
Jun 26, 2026
Regulation
The UK Gambling Commission has formally warned Spribe after finding the Aviator developer hosted games without the correct licence for over four years.
Jun 24, 2026
Regulation
Kentucky AG Russell Coleman sues Kalshi, Polymarket and VGW Holdings, alleging illegal gambling and seeking up to $10,000 per violation under state law.
Jun 22, 2026
Regulation
States and Tribes Fight Prediction Markets in Court
Jun 17, 2026