Japan police identify more than 3,000 illegal gambling web pages
Low removal compliance leaves operators and regulators facing continued exposure to illegal online gambling promotion.
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Murphy and Casar propose limits on prediction market contracts
The proposal could change which event contracts prediction market operators may offer to US customers.
AGLC bars political betting in Alberta’s regulated market
Operators preparing to enter Alberta will be barred from offering bets on political events.
Nevada regulator clarifies $500 documentation rules for promotional payouts
Operators must document qualifying promotional payouts and value distributed personal property at their cost.
Source: Nevada Gaming Control Board (NV)
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board launches responsible gambling campaign
The campaign provides operators and the public with material on gambling risks, particularly for younger people.
Murphy and Casar introduce bill to ban wagers on sensitive events
The bill could prohibit prediction-market contracts on specified events and expose platforms and intermediaries to enforcement action.
Murphy and Casar propose banning prediction markets on sensitive events
The proposal could restrict contracts offered by prediction-market platforms and affect their compliance obligations.
PowerPlay secures $15m financing for Ontario player acquisition
The financing gives PowerPlay capital specifically for customer acquisition in Ontario’s regulated igaming market.
Buenos Aires judge orders nationwide restrictions on Polymarket in Argentina
The ruling requires access restrictions and underscores the licensing risk for prediction-market platforms in Argentina.
The Hague Court of Appeal upholds ruling against Oranje Casino former owners
The ruling maintains the legal basis for the former Dutch online gambling prohibition in this dispute.
Sapar calls for dialogue on Italy’s retail gambling rules
Gatti’s comments highlight concerns that Italy’s retail rules and technology may affect land-based operators and equipment suppliers.
MGA investigates breach in one of its systems
The investigation concerns a breach of a system operated by Malta’s gambling regulator.
Source: MGA (Malta)
US lawmakers introduce BETS OFF Act to restrict prediction market contracts
If enacted, the proposal would restrict the event contracts available on federally regulated prediction markets.
Galicia online gambling leads market growth as casino surpasses sports betting in 2025
The shift towards online casino revenue gives operators and regulators a changing picture of gambling activity in Galicia.
AGCO approves additional 2026 race dates at four Ontario tracks
The approved dates set the 2026 racing schedules for four Ontario tracks.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO switches iAGCO customer communications to email from 30 March
Ontario gambling businesses must keep their iAGCO email contact details current to receive regulatory correspondence.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Analysts assess US gaming trends, Brightstar, AI and Gambling.com
The analyst views provide market participants with updated assessments of gaming companies, forecasts and AI applications.
Italy’s Constitutional Court rules on provincial access ban provisions
The ruling changes which legal safeguards apply to a provincial access ban affecting public venues.
Octoplay launches slot portfolio in Spain through PokerStars
The launch adds Octoplay content to PokerStars’ offering in Spain.
Octoplay enters Spain through PokerStars slot launch
The agreement expands PokerStars’ supplier relationship with Octoplay in Spain.
Arizona Gaming Department warns against prediction-market sports trading
The warning clarifies that Arizona consumers may not receive state-regulator assistance with unlicensed prediction-market platforms.
Alberta seeks intervention in Supreme Court case on Ontario player pooling
The case could affect whether Alberta and Ontario can pursue cross-border player pooling for regulated iGaming.
Belgian Gaming Commission investigates Stake sponsorship deal with Eden Hazard
The investigation could lead to legal action against Stake and a penalty for Hazard if a breach is established.
Lotep brings betting operators together to discuss Paraíba regulation
Operators in Paraíba face discussion of marketing obligations and evolving regulatory and monitoring requirements.
Wynn resumes construction at UAE casino resort after brief pause
The resumption restarts work on Wynn’s UAE resort project after a security-related pause.