Dutch Gambling Regulator Threatens Legal Force Against Google and Meta Over Illegal Ads
The Netherlands Gambling Authority threatens litigation against Google and Meta over illegal gambling ads while working with both platforms on a whitelist.
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Betting CEOs Urge Chancellor to Rule Out Further Gambling Tax Rises
CEOs of six major UK operators urge Chancellor John Healey to rule out further gambling duty rises, as the BGC escalates its pre-Budget campaign.
New Zealand names 11 operators cleared for second stage of online casino licensing
Eleven operators, including Betway, SkyCity, Entain and Stake, will apply for New Zealand's 15 online casino licences after a 10-round, 32-bidder auction.
Pennsylvania’s Estimated 70,000 Skill Game Terminals Become Illegal as Enforcement Begins
Pennsylvania's estimated 70,000 skill game terminals became illegal Oct. 14, 2026 after a failed legislative fix and a denied stay extension.
Betting and Gaming Council warns 40% Machine Games Duty hike threatens 3,800 casino jobs
The Betting and Gaming Council warns a proposed rise in Machine Games Duty to 40% could put up to 3,800 casino jobs at risk, with the North and Scotland hit hardest.
Seminole lawsuit against DraftKings opens the next front in the prediction-market legal war
The Seminole Tribe of Florida sued DraftKings and CEO Jason Robins in state court, asking a judge to declare DraftKings Predictions an illegal sportsbook under Florida law.
CFTC rule excludes casino-style gambling products from swap definition
The CFTC published an Interim Final Rule excluding casino-style gambling products, including sportsbook and casino wagers, from the swap definition.
Rank-owned casino operators to pay £5m over Gambling Commission failings
Three Rank Group-owned casino operators running 51 venues across Great Britain will pay £5m after a Gambling Commission investigation found AML and social responsibility failures.
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PrizePicks Suspends Team Picks in Missouri Over New Prediction-Market Rules
PrizePicks says updated legal requirements for prediction markets force it to suspend Team Picks in Missouri, as the attorney general targets event contracts.
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UK regulator warns Allwyn: National Lottery status demands higher standards
UK Gambling Commission acting CEO Sarah Gardner warned Allwyn that the National Lottery's trusted national status demands higher standards and greater scrutiny.
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Class Action Alleges DraftKings Used AI to Target Gamblers Likely to Lose
A proposed federal class action filed Sept. 30 in Massachusetts accuses DraftKings of using AI to target gamblers likely to lose with promotions; DraftKings denies the allegations.
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UK Upper Tribunal wipes Jumpman Gaming’s £13.2m Remote Gaming Duty bill
The UK Upper Tribunal has reduced a £13.2m Remote Gaming Duty bill issued to Jumpman Gaming by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to nothing, ruling that winnings from promotional free spins are exempt from the duty when they are wagered again. The ruling The decision came in the week before October 5, 2026 in the […]
Gambling Industry News
Georgia’s international iGaming model targets global operators
Georgia’s iGaming licence regime is now fully enabled, offering international operators five-year permits, banking access and 5% gross gaming revenue tax.
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VNLOK cites 11% removal rate in Meta court challenge
VNLOK challenges Meta in Amsterdam over alleged illegal gambling advertising, citing low reported removal rates on Facebook and Instagram.
Gambling Industry News
Brazil Betting Shutdown Faces Court and Congress Challenges
Brazil betting ban is already stopping deposits, but court action and congressional review leave the shutdown's long-term future unresolved.