Ukraine Regulators Seek Guidance from UK for Gambling Reforms
The government of Ukraine will tap the UK for experience in gambling regulation as it looks to overhaul its oversight of the sector.
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California Cardroom Regulations Struck Down by Judge
Several days after temporarily halting California’s new, controversial cardroom regulations, Judge Richard Darwin snuffed them out, arguing that they exceed the Bureau of Gambling Control’s legal authority.
Eight Tribal Casinos in the US Targeted by Coordinated Bomb Threats
Police from several states are seeking the public’s help to identify the suspects who launched a series of coordinated bomb threats across a total of eight tribal casinos in Michigan, Oklahoma, Texas, and Idaho.
France Approves Amendments to Impose Youth Loss Limits on Bookmakers
France's National Assembly has approved amendments to the “Professional Sports Bill”, impacting the French online sports betting sector with the authorization of a loss limit wagering control.
Kalshi Sues Ohio Casino Control Commission Over $5M Fine
Kalshi vs. Ohio has been one of the busier prediction market court battles, and the company stepped up the conflict with a fresh lawsuit on Monday.
ACMA Prioritizes Implementation of Gambling Advertising Reforms in
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has named the implementation of new gambling advertising reforms as a compliance and enforcement priority for 2026–27.
Nebraska Online Sports Betting Push Gains Momentum
Nebraska could soon join the growing list of states with legal online sports betting.
MGM Springfield Fined $25,000 for Baseball Betting Market Violation
MGM Springfield has been fined $25,000 for offering wagers on a 2025 Northeastern University men’s baseball game, breaching state betting restrictions.
Senators Question CFTC on Polymarket Fake Betting Allegations
Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and John Curtis (R-UT) have asked the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to respond to allegations raised in a recent Wall Street Journal report claiming that Polymarket paid to stage $1.9 million in fake bets as part of a marketing campaign.
Irish Betting Market Undergoes Major Regulatory Overhaul
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) will take charge of the online Irish betting market this week in the final stage of the biggest regulatory overhaul of the country’s gambling sector in decades.
South Korean Gang Assaults Family for Illegal Gambling Site Funds
A court has jailed three members of a violent South Korean gang who assaulted and tied up a family as part of a botched bid to steal money from an illegal betting site.
Italian Regulator Reaffirms Bonus and Content Rules
Italian online gambling companies have been warned about compliance with rules around content and communication about bonuses, rewards and prizes, overseen by the AGCOM communications regulator.