Italy Initiates Review of Gambling Communication Discrepancy
Italian authorities continue to zone-in on reforms needed to reclassify gambling advertising and marketing and customer communications and incentives.
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Austria Initiates Process for 2029 Online Gambling Liberalisation
Austria has initiated the process of reviewing its gambling laws and privileges granted to Casinos Austria, paving the way for the country to establish a liberalised online gambling market.
Mexican Congress Urges Segob to Release Registry of Betting and Casino
Mexican congressman Rubén Ignacio Moreira Valdez submitted a resolution proposal to the Permanent Commission of the Congress of the Union requesting that the Ministry of the Interior (Segob) publish an open and transparent registry of permits granted to casinos and online sports betting sites in the
PAGCOR Launches 24/7 Problem Gambling Helpline
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has launched a 24/7 National Problem Gambling Helpline (NPGH) as part of its efforts to strengthen responsible gaming measures and enhance player protection.
New York Bill Aims to Ban Online Sports Bets on College Campuses
Online sports bettors in New York could be blocked from placing wagers while on college campuses under a new bill introduced by Sen. Andrew Gounardes.
Austria's Gambling Industry Set for Major Reform with Multi-Licensing
Austria is preparing one of the most significant reforms to its gambling industry in decades, with a new draft law paving the way for a regulated multi-operator online casino market.
Senate Hearing on Sports Betting Impact and Prediction Markets
A U.S. Senate subcommittee held a highly anticipated hearing Wednesday to discuss the impact of legal sports betting, though much of the discussion turned to the rise of prediction markets in the space.
Australian Regulators Monitoring US Prediction Platforms
Australian regulators are monitoring US-based prediction market platforms that are hosting bets on Australian elections, Reserve Bank decisions, and specific words Prime Minister Anthony Albanese may say in Parliament.
Spain Blocks Polymarket and Kalshi Over Licensing Concerns
Spain has moved to block access to prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi while regulators investigate whether the companies have been operating in the country without the required gambling licenses.
Rhode Island Sues Kalshi and Polymarket Over Sports Event Contracts
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha sued prediction market operators Kalshi and Polymarket in state court on Thursday, alleging their sports event contracts violate state gambling laws because they function like traditional sports betting.
Buenos Aires City Lottery's Action Against Polymarket
Two months ago, Argentina became the first South American country to initiate an outright block against a predictions markets platform when the Buenos Aries City Lottery (LOTBA) pursued action against Polymarket.
Brazil's Bets Law Faces Political Bloc Negotiations
As election campaigning intensifies, the only consensus is that political blocs will have to bargain to kill the Bets regime.