Thailand’s DSI expands online gambling case to include money laundering
The expanded case increases legal scrutiny of the alleged gambling network’s financial links and additional suspects.
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Reports
CFTC opens reported third investigation into Polymarket in the US
The investigation could affect Polymarket’s access for US users and compliance expectations for prediction-market operators.
Nevada Gaming Control Board says Shaun Benward extradited to Nevada
The Nevada case concerns alleged casino cheating across multiple properties and could affect enforcement against gambling fraud.
Cambodia orders casino licensing inspections amid online-fraud crackdown
Casino operators face nationwide licence checks and possible revocation for involvement in online fraud or other illegal activity.
ACMA adds 12 gambling domains to Australia’s blocking list
Domain blocking puts unlicensed services targeting Australians at risk of enforcement by the communications regulator.
Meta reportedly considers prediction-market partnerships as it develops Arena
A potential Meta partnership could create a new distribution channel for Polymarket or Kalshi, but no agreement has been confirmed.
Peruvian betting operators prepare constitutional challenge to selective consumption tax
The challenge could affect licensed operators’ tax obligations and the rules governing Peru’s regulated betting market.
CazéTV changes betting advertising format during 2026 World Cup
Betting sponsors and operators must adapt promotion during CazéTV broadcasts, which will no longer include live-odds mentions.
WLA calls for shared rules on illegal betting and prediction markets
The proposals could shape how regulators license prediction products and coordinate action against unauthorised operators.
Licence
Nevis gaming authority says it will assess prediction-market licence applications
Nevis offers prospective prediction-market operators a route to assess licensing requirements and seek regulatory guidance.
Penalty
Italian court annuls ADM €20,000 penalty over altered gaming machines
The ruling means ADM must establish evidence linking machine owners to alleged tampering before imposing this sanction.
Jeju police investigate casino dealers over alleged marked-card scheme
The investigation could lead to a casino closure and signals potential enforcement over alleged gaming-equipment manipulation.
Malagò renews FIGC calls to change Italy betting-advertising ban
Any change to Italy’s advertising restrictions could affect licensed operators’ marketing and sponsorship options.
US senators seek to bar CFTC spending on prediction-market lawsuits
Appropriators’ decision could limit the CFTC’s ability to litigate prediction-market disputes involving state gambling laws and compacts.
Jeju police investigate allegations of rigged blackjack at casino
The investigation could affect casino oversight and the handling of alleged game manipulation in Jeju.
Wando police intensify illegal gambling enforcement across island communities
The stepped-up enforcement may affect illegal betting activity and gambling-related policing across rural and island communities.
Indiana Gaming Commission tables NCAA bid to ban college player props
The delay leaves Indiana operators without a settled rule on college player proposition markets until the commission revisits the proposal.
Italian police order seven-day closure of Catania bar with betting centre
The closure temporarily prevents the betting venue from operating under a public-security measure.
Acquisition
Clever Advertising acquires stake in iGaming Nuts
The investment links the affiliates and could support Clever Advertising’s expansion in European and Latin American markets.
North West Gambling Board reports R2.38bn revenue for 2026/27
The reported revenue, tax contribution and enforcement priorities give regulated operators and investors a measure of the sector’s provincial scale.
Kalshi sues Illinois over 15% tax on sports event contracts
The case tests whether states can tax prediction-market event contracts that Kalshi argues fall under federal authority.
Dominican Republic Senate advances gambling oversight bill
The proposed rules could change licensing, compliance and consumer-protection requirements for gambling businesses in the Dominican Republic.
Unregulated UK betting ads show possible technical links to operator infrastructure
The reported overlap warrants scrutiny of advertising systems, but does not establish operator control, approval or knowledge.
UK Gambling Commission seeks operator proposals to simplify gambling rules
Operators can propose changes to compliance requirements while the Commission retains consumer-protection objectives.
Dominican Republic Senate approves first reading of gambling regulation bill
The bill could reshape licensing and compliance requirements across the Dominican Republic’s gambling market.