New Jersey Rep. proposes surcharge bill for World Cup bets
New Jersey Rep. Michael Venezia aims to generate additional tax revenue by proposing surcharges on 2026 FIFA World Cup bets.
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Dutch Watchdog Discovers Illegal Gambling Ads on Meta
Social media giant Meta continues to find itself in the firing line of gambling regulators, a growing number of which are becoming increasingly frustrated with unlicensed advertising on the platform.
Oklahoma Legislature Passes Online Casino Ban
Oklahoma is a governor’s signature away from becoming the latest U.S. market to ban the operation of online casino games and sweepstakes, or dual-currency, platforms.
Former Las Vegas Police Officer's Bail Reduced in Stalking Case
Former Las Vegas officer Jason De La Garrigue appeared at the Regional Justice Center facing multiple aggravated stalking charges.
Colorado Sports Betting Bill Progresses to House Floor
A measure enhancing responsible gaming standards in Colorado advances through House subcommittees.
Federal court blocks Arizona AG’s case against Kalshi
A federal judge in Arizona has ruled that prediction market platform Kalshi falls under Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) oversight, blocking state prosecutors from pursuing gambling-related criminal charges against the company.
WADA's Operation LIMS: Most Successful Anti-Doping Investigation
WADA’s Operation LIMS has been hailed by the organisation’s President as the most successful ever as it found 291 athletes violated its doping rules.
Ukraine Gambling Regulator Fines Betking Casino Operator
Ukraine’s gambling regulator, PlayCity, has fined Slots UA, the operator of Betking, nearly $10,000, as part of its increased oversight of the legal betting industry.
UK Gambling Act Review's Limited Economic Impact
A macroeconomic study has found that the UK Gambling Act review reforms would have a limited net negative effect on the wider UK economy.
Entain's Australian Brands Breach Self-Exclusion Rules
Entain’s Australian brands Ladbrokes AU and Neds AU are in hot water after an Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigation found more than 500 breaches of national self-exclusion rules.
Ukraine's Gambling Sector Faces Disruption Amid Ministry Power
An MP has warned that a proposed transfer of gambling policy power between two of Ukraine’s ministries will do more harm than good.
San Jose's Illegal 'Casita' Gambling Dens Turn Deadly
A double homicide at an illegal gambling den in San Jose in March has sparked a city-wide crackdown on the venues, known as “casitas.“