Kalshi’s Federal Shield Rejected by Appeals Court
Kalshi sports contracts can face Ohio and Tennessee gambling laws after a Sixth Circuit ruling deepened a federal appeals court split.
Regulation
5.3 Million Players Put Germany’s Gambling Rules Under Review
German gambling regulation faces a review as the GGL cites 5.3 million players, rising illegal-market action and the need for faster rules.
DraftKings report prompts Massachusetts review of AI betting tools
Massachusetts regulators are reviewing AI sports betting tools after a New York Times report raised questions about DraftKings' promotions.
Bulgaria Weighs Near-Total Gambling Promotion Ban
Bulgaria's gambling advertising proposals could bring a near-total ban, higher taxes and tougher oversight, but the final scope remains unclear.
€20,000 Fine and Betting Suspension Imposed on French Operator GU
French gambling sanctions hit operator GU with a €20,000 fine and two-month suspension after failures to enforce asset-freezing rules in France.
Palmerbet Must Overhaul Systems After BetStop Breach
Palmerbet's BetStop breach led to an 18-month ACMA undertaking after 312 bets were accepted from a self-excluded customer and compliance review.
Spain’s Regions Unite to Draw Line on DGOJ Venue Powers
Spain’s 17 regions unite over land-based gambling, seeking guarantees that national reforms will not weaken their control of venues.
Nine Platforms Draw Connecticut Scrutiny Over Sports Contracts
Connecticut orders nine prediction markets to stop sports contracts, citing underage access, self-exclusion concerns and missing betting safeguards.
Regulation
Circuit Split Puts Sports Prediction Markets in Legal Limbo
Sports prediction markets face an unresolved fight over federal derivatives law and state gambling rules as Supreme Court petitions remain pending.
Canada Gambling News
Cross-Party Push Could End Quebec’s Online Gambling Monopoly
Quebec online gambling regulation could open licensing to private platforms, with rules on advertising, prevention and protection for minors.
Gambling Industry News
Only 10 of 30+ Sites Pass Argentina Gambling Checks
Argentina gambling regulation is under scrutiny after only 10 of more than 30 tested sites passed security and transparency checks.
Gambling Industry News
Casinos and Sports Betting Lead FATF Money-Laundering Risks
FATF gambling risk indicators identify casinos and sports betting as highest-exposure areas, while cash and digital payments face abuse risks.
Gambling Industry News
€82m Asset Restraint Follows German Online Casino Raids
German authorities raided 11 premises tied to an alleged illegal gambling network, froze accounts and restrained assets worth around €82 million.
Gambling Industry News
Iowa Retains Gambling Authority as Kalshi Case Continues
Kalshi Iowa injunction denial leaves state gambling enforcement in place as the court weighs federal pre-emption claims in ongoing litigation.
Regulation
Underdog Seeks Federal Ruling on State Prediction-Market Laws
Underdog prediction markets lawsuits challenge state gambling laws in five states as the company seeks federal rulings and permanent injunctions.