Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board has formed a team of representatives from eight government agencies to revise betting rules. The proposed changes could restrict gambling near schools, limit operating hours and set eligibility requirements; lawmakers have raised concerns about possible tax evasion by operators.
The proposed rules could change where and when operators may offer betting and who can participate.
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Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board disputed reports that people in the country spent KES766bn on gambling in 2024, saying the figure may include unlicensed offshore platforms. The board said gambling-related taxes totalled KES22.3bn in the 2023/2024 financial year. It also described measures including advertising rules, digital monitoring and work on a national self-exclusion programme.
Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board directed licensed operators offering aviator and crash games to submit game lists and supporting compliance documents, according to its directive as reported. Operators have 14 days to provide details including game mechanics, independently audited algorithms, provider information and terms; non-compliance could lead to immediate suspension of the games.
Scott Bright filed a lawsuit against Kalshi in King County Superior Court, alleging the platform violated Washington's online gambling ban. His complaint says he lost $308,781.62 between 17 June and 14 August 2026; Kalshi has sought dismissal and argues its event contracts are regulated under federal law and that counterparties, not the company, received his losses.
Scott Bright has sued Kalshi in Washington, alleging that its prediction market violated the state's online gambling ban. Kalshi has sought to dismiss the case.
Hotelux Amsterdam Airport closed at the end of October after Haarlemmermeer’s mayor ordered it to stop operating without a licence. The North Holland District Court rejected Hotelux Airport B.V.’s request to suspend enforcement on 8 October, but the ruling was a provisional assessment; Play World Casino in the same building remains open.
Hotelux in Hoofddorp reportedly closed at the end of October because it lacked the required operating licence, while the casino in the same building remains open. Play World still lists opening hours for Hoofddorp on its location page.
Texas lawmakers filed resolutions on 9 November proposing constitutional amendments that would let voters decide on casino gaming and in-person sports betting at an election on 2 November 2027. The proposals would permit up to 10 casino licences and cap operator taxes at 15%; a separate Senate resolution would allow the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to offer gaming through a state-tribal compact.