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Kenya GRA opens first licensing cycle under 2025 gambling law
Operators and suppliers must meet new licensing and approval requirements during the transition to Kenya’s regulatory framework.
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California court voids state cardroom rules restricting table games
Cardrooms can assess game operations after the court found the bureau exceeded its authority.
California judge blocks cardroom rules over Bureau of Gambling Control authority
The ruling leaves the challenged restrictions on cardroom games blocked unless the decision changes on appeal.
California judge blocks state blackjack restrictions for card rooms
The ruling leaves card rooms operating under current game rules while the state considers whether to appeal.
San Francisco court strikes down California card-room rules on blackjack and dealers
The ruling prevents enforcement of rules that the state analysis said could cut card-room blackjack revenue by about 50%.
HGC sets out safeguards for minors and vulnerable gambling consumers
The stated requirements affect providers’ age checks, commercial communications and player-protection controls in Greece.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Curaçao Gaming Authority sets crypto rules for online gambling licensees
Curaçao online operators using crypto face new policy, monitoring and wallet-control requirements with staged deadlines.
Italian lawmaker Vaccari urges decision on land-based gambling reform
An extension could prolong regulatory uncertainty for gambling businesses awaiting rules to plan their operations and investment.
CGA sets crypto controls for Curaçao gambling operators through June 2027
Operators handling crypto must meet staged controls on customer funds, service providers and blockchain transactions.
Ireland sets gambling risk assessment and 30-point action plan
Operators may face licensing for private clubs and payment controls requiring withdrawals to the deposit account.
GRAI sets out Irish gambling risk plan and proposed payment controls
Operators may face licensing and payment-control requirements as Ireland addresses money-laundering risks.
Nevada judge blocks Polymarket event contracts for state residents
The injunction restricts Polymarket’s access to Nevada residents while the dispute over state gambling authority continues.
Louisiana lawmakers send bettor harassment bill to governor
The bill would give Louisiana’s regulator authority to bar qualifying bettors from gambling in the state.
Singapore GRA censures Resorts World Sentosa operator over internal controls
The censure concerns an approved control requirement for Singapore's casino operator.
San Francisco court pauses California card-room rules for 45 days
The pause delays enforcement of rules that could change blackjack operations at California card rooms.
Lithuania plans mandatory gambling identification cards by 2029
Licensed operators would need to support account-based identification and spending controls across online and land-based gambling.
Argentine provinces retain authority over gambling regulation
Operators seeking to enter Argentina must navigate separate provincial permissions and rules.
San Francisco judge blocks California cardroom rules pending legal challenge
Cardrooms can continue operating under existing rules while the court considers the challenge.
Lithuania approves mandatory player cards across gambling channels
Operators will need to adapt identity checks, record-keeping and venue payment systems to the phased requirements.
LOTBA runs training workshops for people prosecuted over illegal gambling
The workshops form part of probation agreements and connect judicial requirements with information about regulated gambling protections.
Kenya’s GRA establishes player protection and research unit
Licensed operators must implement player-protection measures as the authority expands its oversight.
GRAI signs gambling-regulation cooperation agreement with Alderney commission
The agreement establishes a regulatory cooperation framework as Ireland prepares to begin issuing gambling licences.
GRAI and Alderney regulator sign gambling oversight memorandum
The agreement gives Ireland’s licensing authority a cooperation framework as it prepares to issue licences.
GRAI signs regulatory cooperation memorandum with Alderney commission
The memorandum establishes regulatory cooperation as GRAI prepares to start licensing.
GRAI and Alderney regulator sign gambling oversight cooperation agreement
The agreement provides for regulatory collaboration as Ireland begins issuing gambling licences.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)