UNODC warns licensed intermediaries may feed Asia's illegal casino market
Operators and suppliers using aggregators or white-label partners face scrutiny over whether those intermediaries reach unlicensed Asian casinos.
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CFTC cautions against broad event contract self-certification
The CFTC advisory cautions prediction market operators against broad self-certification of event contracts.
CFTC proposal to set prediction market rules draws opposition across 20 states
The proposal could determine which sports contracts prediction-market platforms may offer and how federal rules intersect with state control.
Illinois governor signs gambling disorder treatment bill into law
Licensed operators must display treatment information, while state agencies coordinate gambling disorder services.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission schedules sports-wagering agenda for 28 July
The meeting agenda covers casino waiver requests, FanDuel house rules and sports-wagering non-compliance matters.
Boccia submits football reform bill addressing gambling advertising ban
Operators should track a Senate bill that would strengthen the gambling advertising prohibition within wider football reform.
Argentine study finds World Cup surge in betting searches
Operators should note an Argentine study linking World Cup advertising breaks to spikes in gambling-platform search interest.
Cebu City legal office seeks revisions to gambling advertising ban
Operators should watch a proposed citywide gambling advertising ban that its legal office says needs revisions for legal concerns.
CFTC issues prediction-market self-certification advisory
Operators should note the CFTC advisory says some platforms were not following core principles when introducing contracts.
Pennsylvania refers prediction market bill to consumer protection committee
Regulators should note Pennsylvania referred a bill permitting sports event contracts within a regulated prediction market framework to committee.
Kalshi agrees Nevada geofencing under threat of daily penalty
Operators should note Kalshi must introduce multi-source geofencing in Nevada or face a $120,000 daily penalty.
UKGC pledges publication of financial risk assessment evidence
Regulators should note the UKGC pledged to release full financial risk assessment evidence following parliamentary committee questions.
Mauritius proposes digital gaming licensing framework
Operators should note Mauritius budget proposals would permit digital game licensing for existing casino and gaming operators.
Codacons asks AGCOM to sanction Pirlo over Russian betting sponsorship
The complaint tests how Italy's gambling advertising ban applies to individual sports figures promoting betting brands.
IRS yet to issue prediction market tax guidance for 2026
Absent IRS guidance, prediction market winnings could fall under gambling income, capital gains or Section 1256 treatment.
Belarus prohibits transfers to overseas online casinos
New rules bar residents from transferring money to online casinos based abroad, affecting foreign operators.
UKGC commits to publishing financial risk assessment evidence
The UKGC's autumn release will expose financial risk assessment data, evidence and methodology to scrutiny.
Oregon Lottery proposes alternatives to retailer contract termination
The Oregon Lottery proposal would cut some serious violators' compensation instead of ending their contracts.
Source: Oregon Lottery (OR)
Deseret News opinion urges study of gambling harm as losses stay hidden
The cited survey figures on concealed losses and credit-card betting point to player-protection and research gaps that operators and regulators may face scrutiny over.
Coljuegos reports territorial gaming transfers to Colombian health services
Colombian territorial gaming transferred over $2.56bn to public health between 2022 and 2026.
Vaccari calls for Fonbet action after Polymarket restrictions
Vaccari's call for Fonbet intervention follows Italy's Polymarket blocking and Lazio sponsorship suspension.
Illinois governor signs gambling harm prevention legislation
Illinois' new law expands gambling education and strengthens prevention and treatment initiatives.
Arkansas gambling helpline calls rise 22.5% as mobile betting grows
Rising helpline demand alongside mobile handle growth signals that operators entering Arkansas face closer responsible-gambling scrutiny.
DGOJ meets ANESAR over Spanish gambling law reform
The DGOJ meeting gives ANESAR a channel to discuss Spain's gambling legislation reform.
Alberta iGaming CEO Dan Keene says province will overachieve on channelisation target
Alberta's channelisation performance will shape how far regulated operators can capture play from unlicensed sites in the province.