President Ferdinand Marcos signed an executive order banning Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators, according to the report. The measure also directs government agencies to address the effects on Filipino workers; the report says existing licence holders had been asked to prepare for closure by December.
POGO licensees must plan for the ban, while government agencies are directed to address effects on Filipino workers.
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a law banning prediction markets in the state, with the measure due to take effect on 1 August 2026. The law allows weather-related markets; the CFTC has filed a lawsuit seeking to block it, arguing that it challenges federal oversight of its regulated markets.
Maine Governor Janet Mills signed two bills that will prohibit online sweepstake casinos and gambling with credit cards, according to a report. The available report text gives no further details on the legislation or when the prohibitions take effect.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill 5935-A, banning online sweepstakes casinos in the state, the report said. The law takes effect immediately and allows fines of $10,000 to $100,000 per offence; the New York State Gaming Commission, Attorney General’s Office and State Police may enforce it.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 831 into law, prohibiting online sweepstakes and dual-currency gambling systems from 1 January 2026. The law also covers entities that knowingly support or promote such activity, with violations punishable by fines of up to $25,000, up to one year in county jail, or both; licensed operators, the state lottery and qualifying promotional sweepstakes are exempt.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 831 on 11 October, banning sweepstakes gambling in the state. The law also provides for penalties against suppliers, affiliates and other partners that support the platforms. SGLA executive director Jeff Duncan said the group had urged Newsom to veto the bill.