Nevada Regulators Approve MGM and Caesars Take-Private Deals
The Nevada Gaming Commission has approved key regulatory steps for separate take-private transactions involving MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment.
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Washington Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Casino App Operators
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown has filed a lawsuit seeking to shut down 16 casino-style mobile apps operated by Playtika, Aristocrat and affiliated companies, while recovering more than $225 million spent by state residents on virtual coins, chips and credits since 2020.
Pennsylvania Explores Measures to Curb Gambling Harm
Pennsylvania is looking out to find new ways to reduce gambling-related harm, as the commonwealth is raising the alarm over the incidence of people experiencing such issues.
Missouri AG Stands Firm on Video Gaming Terminals
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is under fire due to her harsh stance on video gaming terminals (VGTs), facing lawsuits alleging that she doesn’t allow bars and gas stations to defend themselves.
UK gambling penalties to be directed to government account
A Gambling Commission consultation on where betting companies’ fines should go has drawn a sharp line between operators on one side and charitable organisations on other.
Brazil Launches 45-Day Consultation on Revised Betting Licensing Rules
Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has opened a 45-day public consultation on proposed changes to the authorization process for fixed-odds betting operators.
Discrepancies around FIFA’s World Cup Integrity Claims
FIFA’s claims of no match-fixing alerts during the World Cup have been refuted by one of its own Integrity Task Force members, the Council of Europe.
Pennsylvania Bill to Ban Prediction Market Insider Trading with Daily
Two dozen Pennsylvania state representatives are endorsing the latest legislative effort to ban insider trading on prediction markets following high-profile cases alleging ill-gotten profits.
Australian Betting Industry Faces Stricter Entry Requirements Amid
Australian betting industry faces political debate and reforms as Labor party introduces Gambling Reform Bill with advertising restrictions.
GRAI pressure leads Polymarket to geoblock Ireland
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has prompted Polymarket to geoblock the country, adding Ireland to a restricted list of 37 jurisdictions and making it the second large-scale prediction market to take this step.
France Blocks Polymarket Access Over Unlicensed Gambling Concerns
France's National Gambling Authority has directed the country's internet service providers to cut off access to Polymarket after determining that the site was operating without proper authorization under French gambling law, Reuters reported.
PAGCOR Orders Casinos to Enhance AML Controls
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR) has instructed all licensed casino operators and gaming support service providers to review and strengthen their anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) frameworks following a sector-wide assessment.