Gensler Joins States in Prediction Markets Battles
The growing popularity of prediction markets is creating new opportunities in gaming and finance, but the vertical is causing friction for states and tribal communities in the U.S.
Regulation
Armenian Government Orders Nation’s Biggest Casino to Shut Down
The Armenian government has revoked the operating permit of the nation’s largest casino as a political spat between the ruling party and opposition factions deepens.
Egypt Plans to Explicitly Ban Online Gambling Apps
Egypt is preparing legal amendments to explicitly criminalize online betting, addressing a regulatory gap in laws focusing on physical gambling venues.
UK to Protect Sports Streaming Rights
Media green paper will add on-demand and catch-up sports streaming rights for the World Cup, Olympics and Wimbledon to the listed events regime, keeping them free to watch
Georgia Proposes New Licences for Foreign Online Gambling Operators
Georgia has unveiled draft legislation that would introduce a new licensing category for international online gambling operators.
Spanish Government Approves New Betting Deposit Limits
Spanish betting companies and customers are going to be subject to a new deposit limits system after a Royal Decree was approved by the government this week.
Austria gambling market set for 2027 launch
Austria’s three ruling parties have agreed on a hard-set deadline to end the long-lasting reign of the monopoly regime.
MGC Fines MGM Springfield Over College Sports Bets
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has issued a fine against local sports betting and gaming company MGM Springfield.
UK Adults Struggle to Differentiate Legal vs. Illegal Betting Ads
As the 2026 World Cup draws huge audiences, new data released shows that a sizeable share of adults in the United Kingdom cannot tell legitimate and unregulated gambling promotions apart online.
Armenia to Tighten Online Gambling Regulations
Armenia will tighten its gambling regulations for online users, with new bans on “at-risk” individuals and stricter betting limits.
Sweepstakes Casino Operators Leaving Iowa & Indiana Before New Laws
Several sweepstakes casino operators are exiting Indiana and Iowa ahead of new laws against the industry.
North Carolina Increases Online Sportsbook Tax to 23%
North Carolina lawmakers have finalized an increase in the state's online sports betting tax rate to 23% from 18%, a move that will place the state among the higher-tax jurisdictions for sportsbooks in the United States when it takes effect with the new fiscal year on July 1.