Minnesota Governor Signs Prediction Market Ban
After lawmakers passed a bill outlawing prediction markets with a strong majority last week, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz finally did his bit and signed the draft into law.
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Hungary to Review State-Run Organization Privileges
Hungary’s new Péter Magyar-led TISZA (Freedom and Reform Party) government will undertake a review of all state-run organisations, including national lottery and sports betting firm Szerencsejáték Zrt.
Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman on Responsible Gaming
As chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, Christopher Hebert deals with the constantly evolving challenges in reaching and helping problem gamblers every day.
Oklahoma Sweepstakes Games Banned by Legislature
A bill to ban Oklahoma sweepstakes games will become law after state legislators again broke with Gov. Kevin Stitt on a gaming issue and overrode his veto.
The IOC’s Genetic Testing and Women’s Sports Debate
Dr Seema Patel argues the IOC’s proposed use of SRY genetic testing in women’s sport risks reviving discredited forms of sex verification, raising questions around scientific validity, athlete privacy and the limits of sporting regulation.
Oklahoma Governor Vetoes Bill Targeting Online Sweepstakes Casinos
Oklahoma’s effort to restrict online sweepstakes casino models has stalled after Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed Senate Bill 1589, leaving unregulated online casino websites and apps accessible in the state.
Minnesota Bill to Ban Prediction Markets Advances to Governor
Minnesota is a governor’s signature away from becoming the first U.S. jurisdiction to explicitly ban the operation of prediction markets through legislation.
UK Government Introduces Bills to Combat Ticket Touting
Two new bills introduced in the King’s Speech 2026 threaten criminal sanctions and heavy fines for ticket touting, with EURO 2028 and the Women’s World Cup bid firmly in the government’s sights.
Oklahoma Bans Sweepstakes Casinos
A ban on sweepstakes casinos in Oklahoma will be enforced starting November 1, following lawmakers overriding Governor Kevin Stitt's veto of SB1589.
Colorado Sports Betting Bill Approved by State Legislature
The Colorado sports betting market could undergo a major overhaul if a bill passed Wednesday by the state legislature receives approval from Gov. Jared Polis.
Italy’s Illegal Gambling Market Grows Despite Advertising Crackdown
Italy’s illegal online gambling market has grown into a €20 billion ($22.5 billion) shadow economy driven increasingly by smartphones, social media, and rapidly replicating “mirror sites”, despite one of Europe’s toughest gambling advertising bans.
22 Plead Not Guilty in Indiana Gambling Ring Case
This Thursday, 22 defendants tied to a sprawling illegal gambling case in northwest Indiana entered not guilty pleas.