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.
All news
Reports
Kalshi asks Ohio court to block proposed $5m penalty
The case could affect whether Ohio can apply its gambling enforcement framework to Kalshi’s sports contracts.
Social Market Foundation urges higher tax on gambling machines
Operators should assess exposure to higher tax on gambling machines the Social Market Foundation considers high risk.
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.
SOFTSWISS reports more than 50 prediction-market projects since April launch
The project count and integration timelines give operators information on adoption and potential deployment of the platform.
Queensland liquor commissioner allows hardship-based fee instalments
Eligible licensees can seek a payment schedule rather than face the consequences of missing the annual fee deadline.
Source: OLGR Queensland
Queensland OLGR requires infringement notices to be paid within 28 days
Licensees receiving notices need to meet the payment deadline or face enforcement and additional fees.
Source: OLGR Queensland
AGCO approves Woodbine racing resumption from 4 July
The approval sets the conditions and date for racing to resume at Woodbine after infrastructure repairs.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
HGC requires Greek gambling licensees to provide player control tools
Licensees are expected to provide defined controls and monitoring tools to help limit excessive gambling.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Greece regulator sets out horizontal rules for supervised gambling entities
The common framework sets compliance requirements across the regulator's supervised gambling entities.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Belgium publishes coordinated version of 1999 Gambling Act
The consolidated text provides operators and regulators with an accessible reference to Belgium’s gambling-law definitions.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Hong Kong authorities arrest 19 in alleged illegal betting and match-fixing case
The case signals enforcement action against illegal betting linked to suspected manipulation of football matches in Hong Kong.
Fine
AGCO fines Great Canadian Entertainment C$120,000 over casino software
The penalty reinforces approval requirements for casino equipment and gives the operator a 15-day appeal window.
EEEP refers 18 influencers to prosecutors over illegal gambling promotion
The action puts influencers and other commercial communicators within the stated scope of enforcement against illegal gambling promotion.
Ukraine plans gambling-regulation talks with UK Gambling Commission
The talks could shape cooperation on regulatory oversight and requirements for gambling operators in Ukraine.
Hellenic Gaming Commission opens cases against 18 influencers over illegal betting
The cases extend enforcement attention to marketing channels that may direct users to unlicensed betting platforms.
Slotegrator's Ivanchik says prediction markets can reach younger players
Operators seeking younger audiences may weigh peer-to-peer prediction markets against traditional sportsbook margins as regulation develops.
SOFTSWISS says prediction-markets pipeline exceeds 50 projects
The figures offer operators and suppliers an indication of reported uptake and integration timelines for the product.
SOFTSWISS reports more than 50 prediction-markets projects
The reported pipeline and live deployments indicate potential supplier demand for fixed-odds prediction markets.
Craig Williams admits gambling-law offence over UK election bets
The case concerns the use of confidential political information in betting and the integrity of regulated markets.
ACMA prioritises gambling advertising reforms in 2026–27 compliance programme
Operators, broadcasters and online content providers may face investigations if they fail to comply with enacted advertising restrictions.
Michigan court bars Kalshi from offering or advertising sports betting
Kalshi cannot offer or advertise its sports betting platform in Michigan while the state’s licensing dispute proceeds.
SOFTSWISS supplies game aggregation for Lottu’s Brazil launch
The launch establishes SOFTSWISS as Lottu’s game aggregator for its Brazil casino offering.
AGCO advises racetracks to protect horses during Toronto heat warning
Racetrack operators must assess whether heat conditions require race cancellations to protect horses and participants.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO advises Ontario racetracks on horse safety during Toronto heat warning
Racetracks may need to cancel races under temperature standards to protect horses and participants.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)