Cambodia closes 91 casinos accused of links to scam operations
The closures and allegations raise enforcement and human-rights concerns for casino operators and regulators in Cambodia.
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CFTC sues New York over prediction-market oversight
The case could determine whether New York can apply its gambling laws to prediction-market exchanges.
Michigan Gaming Control Board offers residents free Gamban licences
The offer gives Michigan residents a free option to block access to online gambling sites and apps.
Sixth Circuit allows Ohio to enforce gambling laws against Kalshi
Ohio can continue its enforcement action, including pursuing the proposed fine, while Kalshi’s appeal proceeds.
Brazil holds sports results manipulation meeting in Brasília
The meeting brings public authorities, betting operators and sports bodies together on measures to address manipulation risks affecting sports betting.
Brazilian betting market’s illegal share could reach 74% in Q3 2026
A projected rise in illegal-market share could weaken licensed operators’ competitive position and reduce tax collection.
Japan’s National Police Agency reports 196 online casino arrests in 2025
The arrest figures signal intensified enforcement against online casino users and service providers in Japan.
PlayCity revokes Spaceiks online casino licence over payment violations
The licence revocation and fine highlight the regulator’s concerns about peer-to-peer payments and third-party card top-ups.
AGA and IGA lobby Congress against sports prediction markets
The organisations’ campaign could shape congressional and state-level policy affecting sports betting and prediction-market operators.
Colorado Senate advances lottery credit-card restriction, drops instant-game ban
The bill could change payment options for Colorado Lottery products while leaving online instant games permitted.
South Dakota casinos report $13.2m Deadwood revenue in March
March revenue fell year over year, with reported contributions from slots, table games and sports wagering.
Analysts adjust forecasts for Penn, Flutter and DraftKings after market reviews
The revised estimates and analyst views provide investors with updated expectations for named gambling companies.
Konstanz court orders PokerStars operator to repay €16,600 in player losses
The ruling concerns operators’ potential liability for German customers’ losses where the required national licence was absent.
Philippine police expand probe into alleged e-sabong links to Atong Ang
The investigation concerns alleged illegal online cockfighting activity and potential links to a named gambling figure.
Fine
Bremen fines venue operator €12,000 over gambling player-protection breaches
The enforcement action shows the financial consequences of failing to apply required player-exclusion checks at gaming machines.
Michigan gaming board partners Gamban on free self-exclusion software
The partnership gives Michigan residents an additional self-exclusion option separate from the statewide database.
Data Room Nexus plans to present illegal online gambling observatory in Rome
The observatory aims to measure illegal online gambling and provide analysis for institutions and industry stakeholders.
KSA makes Holland Casino Online and Vbet remove prohibited own-goal bets
Operators removed own-goal betting markets and added safeguards after KSA intervention, resolving the matter without further enforcement.
Results
Penn reports Q1 digital growth as online casino revenue rises 15%
Penn’s online casino revenue grew, while its profitability target and planned customer acquisition investment matter to investors.
Tennessee lawmakers end session without passing sweepstakes casino ban
Operators face continued enforcement uncertainty in Tennessee without a new law explicitly banning sweepstakes casinos.
CFTC sues New York to block enforcement against prediction markets
The case could affect how federal and state authorities regulate prediction market operators in New York.
Appointment
QTech Games appoints Iryna Alabuhina as head of commercial for Europe
The appointment gives QTech a named commercial lead for its European business.
French police investigate suspected interference with Paris temperature readings
The investigation raises settlement and data-integrity concerns for prediction market operators using external sources.
Swiss casino commission seizes five devices in illegal-gambling searches
The searches target unauthorised gambling activity and include devices authorities seized for investigation.
Texas authorities arrest Blessed Sweepstakes owner on gambling charges
The case illustrates criminal enforcement exposure for Texas game rooms using redeemable prizes, according to the allegations described.