Manchester illegal gambling raids led to four arrests and the seizure of more than £20,000 in cash, according to a Gambling Commission update published today. Greater Manchester Police searched four properties in the city centre on Monday night. The Commission and Manchester City Council’s licensing team supported the operation. Investigators also took phones, gambling tables,…
New Singapore casino suitability rules are now in force, giving the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore broader tools to assess casino operators and respond to financial-crime risks. The measures are part of the second tranche of the Casino Control (Amendment) Act 2024, which took effect on September 21. The changes do not create a new…
A UK gambling advertising ban has moved back into focus after a House of Lords committee urged the government to take wider action. Its follow-up report, published on September 17, recommends a comprehensive restriction on gambling advertising and a stronger role for the Gambling Commission. The report is a recommendation, not a new law. That…
Missouri’s attorney general is preparing action against prediction market operators over state gambling law, consumer protections and tax obligations.
The Dutch Gambling Authority has renewed eight online gambling licences through September 2031 after reviewing each operator’s compliance record.
The UK Gambling Commission recently updated its view on black market betting. They track how folks use illegal gambling websites. The data runs from July 2025 up to February 2026. Experts notice sudden shifts rather than steady growth over these 21 months. Nevertheless, hidden web traffic makes tracking incredibly tough. Many users hide their digital…
Canadian police recently struck a huge blow against organized crime. Authorities arrested two individuals managing a massive human trafficking ring. These criminals reportedly laundered dirty cash through various local casinos. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police led this intense operation. Their special human trafficking unit stepped up in Nova Scotia. The investigation actually started back in…
Richard Desmond just lost a massive legal fight. The UK, strangely devoid of substance, was struck by his huge damages claim. He wanted 1.3 billion pounds over the UK National Lottery license. The UK Gambling Commission awarded this massive contract to Allwyn. Desmond claimed the regulators messed up the bidding process. Nevertheless, Mrs Justice Joanna…
Rahm Emanuel has never been one to shy away from a bold fiscal maneuver. Whether he was navigating the shark-infested waters of the West Wing or steering the ship of state in Chicago, his approach to policy has always been characterized by a certain aggressive pragmatism. His latest focus turns to the booming world of…
The European Union is currently navigating the complex process of planning its long-term financial future, specifically the 2028–2034 budget cycle. As part of this effort, the European Parliament’s Budget Committee recently backed an opinion that identifies an EU-wide levy on online gambling as a potential new “own resource” for the union. While the prospect of…
The headline is provocative because it’s true: More Americans are Betting on Sports. Over Half Report Chasing Losses: Poll – As Americans embrace online sports betting, support for legal and regulatory guardrails grows. Numbers that shift the conversation Polling this year shows a clear pattern: online sports betting is no longer a niche pastime. Roughly…
Ohio Lawmakers Seek Online Sports Betting Ban, Advertising Restrictions – Proposal considered ‘short-sighted’ by lawmaker who helped legalize sports betting. Three Ohio Republican lawmakers said Wednesday they will propose legislation to eliminate online sports betting across the state, a move… and the announcement has reignited a fierce debate about where gambling belongs in a digital…
When a Nevada state court issued a temporary restraining order, attention turned quickly to Kalshi and whether the company had stopped taking wagers from Nevada residents. Now, just days after that 14‑day TRO took effect, questions are emerging over Kalshi’s compliance and how some Nevada users appear able to place sports-style bets despite the court’s…
Kalshi Files Preemptive Federal Lawsuit Against Utah Amid Escalating Political Pressure Legal & Regulatory – Kalshi has sued Utah in federal court despite no enforcement actions, arguing that public threats from Gov. Spencer Cox and Attorney General Derek Brown create an imminent risk of prosecution. The filing is a proactive legal move: Kalshi says officials’…
NYSGC Presses Leagues to Seek Betting Limits, Says None Have Filed Requests Legal & Regulatory – The New York State Gaming Commission is urging professional sports leagues to back up public integrity concerns with action, noting that no league has formally requested limits on betting markets. What the commission is asking for The New York…
Canada has entered 2026 with a decisive shift toward consistency in gambling advertising, and yet the change reflects years of regulatory debate. The Canadian Gaming Association has activated a national Responsible Advertising Code that governs all gambling promotions targeting Canadian audiences, regardless of platform. It applies to digital media, social networks, television, print publications, and…
Serbia has introduced refined jackpot regulations that reshape how licensed gambling operators manage prize systems. Above all, the updated framework demands stricter annual approvals from the Games of Chance Administration. Operators must now secure written authorization for each calendar year before launching or continuing jackpot schemes. The approval process requires timely submissions, structured documentation, and…
Nevertheless, a newly filed US class action lawsuit has placed Drake, Adin Ross, and Stake under intense legal scrutiny. Plaintiffs filed the case in a Virginia federal court, alleging a coordinated effort to manipulate music streaming metrics. On the contrary, the complaint rejects accidental explanations and describes deliberate, automated streaming activity. According to the filing,…
Nevertheless, the International Tennis Integrity Agency delivered one of its harshest penalties by banning Quentin Folliot for twenty years. The decision removes the French player from professional tennis until 2044 and sends a strong message. Regulators concluded that Folliot played a central role in a coordinated match-fixing operation tied to betting manipulation. In contrast to…
County Court Judge Gerard Mullaly sentenced Victorian accountant Andrew Marshall to six years and five months. Marshall helped run Langley McKimmie Accountants in Woodend, and he stole more than AUD 4 million from clients. He took client funds from 2017 to 2023, and he fed an online gambling addiction. Nevertheless, prosecutors said he targeted vulnerable…
