FBI warns US public about illegal gambling sites
The warning flags potential criminal and integrity risks for operators, bettors and regulators addressing illegal gambling.
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FanDuel and DraftKings pursue prediction markets amid regulatory uncertainty
Unresolved jurisdictional disputes could affect the companies’ expansion plans and competitors’ position in prediction markets.
European Commission opens infringement procedure against Malta over gambling law
Malta’s response to the EU procedure may affect enforcement of other states’ gambling-loss judgments.
Lombardy council approves 2026–28 budget motion on problem gambling
The motion sets a route for future regional funding of problem-gambling measures.
Coinbase sues three US states over prediction-market oversight
The case could shape whether prediction-market operators face state gambling oversight or federal regulation.
Mexican federal judge preserves Bet365 and Betano domains but bars betting
The ruling preserves the companies’ digital assets while leaving their betting operations prohibited.
Football Australia bans four players over match-fixing and betting conduct
The sanctions affect player eligibility and document disciplinary action linked to betting-related match manipulation.
Coljuegos reports COP868.365m in revenue through October 2025
The figures give operators and investors an official view of Colombia’s gambling revenue across key segments.
Russia sets self-exclusion scheme to become operational by September 2026
Bookmakers, lottery operators and land-based venues will need to enforce new restrictions on self-excluded customers.
Santa Fe legislature approves online sports betting law
The law creates a route to tender online betting licences and sets the initial market’s geographic scope.
KSA warns VBET parent SCGO Limited over anti-money laundering shortcomings
The warning identifies compliance weaknesses that may affect VBET’s operations in the Dutch online gambling market.
Brazil's illegal betting sites reportedly capture 55% of online market
The reported market-share shift bears on licensed operators’ competition with illegal betting sites in Brazil.
DraftKings launches prediction app in 38 US states as FanDuel launch nears
The launches expose operators to unresolved legal questions affecting sports contracts and state sports-betting licences.
Caixa estimates Mega da Virada 2025 lottery prize at R$1bn
The revised allocation rules shape the estimated prize and distribution for Brazil’s special lottery draw.
Brazil poll finds 55% back higher taxes on banks, billionaires and betting firms
The proposed tax increase would change the tax burden on betting companies operating in Brazil.
Cebu City Council approves ban on gambling advertising across the city
Gambling operators and advertisers in Cebu City face restrictions on promotional activity across offline and digital channels.
Curaçao brings new gambling law into force in January 2025
The law’s implementation and pending ministerial decisions shape the regulatory framework for gambling businesses in Curaçao.
DraftKings launches Predictions trading app in 38 US states
The launch expands DraftKings’ US offering into federally overseen event contracts across 38 states.
DraftKings launches CFTC-regulated Predictions app in 38 US states
The app gives DraftKings a presence in event-contract markets across states where its sportsbook is not available.
Football Australia bans four players over A-League spot-fixing
The bans set disciplinary consequences for players involved in conduct that corrupted A-League betting outcomes.
Appointment
MGM China appoints Kenneth Feng CEO and names Tian Han as COO
The appointments clarify who will lead MGM China and assume its chief operating responsibilities.
Appointment
US Senate confirms Michael Selig as CFTC chair amid prediction-market questions
Selig’s approach could shape federal oversight of prediction-market platforms and sports event contracts.
Fine
ITIA suspends Pang Renlong for 12 years and fines him $110,000
The sanction bars Pang from authorised tennis activity, including events relevant to the integrity of betting markets.
Salerno prosecutors’ probe into alleged illegal gaming leads to suspect’s release
The investigation concerns alleged unauthorised betting and gaming operations across three Italian provinces.
Appointment
DCMS appoints Kevin Fenton to gambling levy programme board
Fenton’s appointment may influence how the board allocates gambling-harm funding, given his support for phasing out online ads.