Chinese Court Issues World Cup Betting Warning
Chinese courts and law enforcement agencies have warned the public to stay away from World Cup betting rings and illegal sports wagering platforms.
Regulation
Chicago City Council Rejects Proposal to Ban Sweepstakes Machines
The Chicago City Council voted 33-15 on Wednesday against a proposal that would have prohibited sweepstakes machines across the city, siding with concerns raised by the administration of Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Brazil Finance Minister Calls for Tighter Betting Regulations
Brazil Finance Minister Dario Durigan advocates for stricter regulations, higher taxes, and tighter advertising limits for betting companies in Brazil.
Dutch Regulator Fines Chestoption $3.5 Million for Unlicensed Gambling
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has fined Costa Rica-based Chestoption Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada €3.1 million (US$3.59 million) for illegally offering online gambling to Dutch players without a licence.
Legal Analysis of Addictive Design Litigation in Gambling Industry
After securing a landmark ruling against social media companies, gambling companies are in the crosshairs of legal firms. The ‘addictive design‘ argument that proved successful against Google and Meta is also being used against betting operators.
KSA Fines Vave.com $3.6M for Illegal Operations
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) fines a Costa Rica-based operator for illegal gambling activities.
Austria Nears Gambling Reform Deal with Operator Cooling-Off Period
Austria’s coalition government is close to finalising a major overhaul of its gambling legislation, with negotiators from the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP), Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ), and NEOS expected to resolve remaining issues this week.
French Addiction Network Urges Ban on Athletes Promoting Gambling
France’s leading addiction network, Fédération Addiction, has called for a complete ban on athletes and sports personalities promoting sports betting.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Physical Skill Games Illegal
Physical skill games are functionally similar to slot machines and therefore illegal under state law, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled on Monday.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Skill Games as Slot Machines
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that skill games are subject to the state’s Gaming Act and Crimes Code, overturning lower court decisions that had allowed the machines to operate outside slot machine regulations.
New Jersey Senators Propose Regulation of Prediction Markets
New Jersey senators introduce a bill to regulate prediction markets and apply taxes of up to 30% on sports-related event contract trades.
UK Government to Weaken Sport England's Planning Powers
Ministers’ plans would weaken the body that oversees how grassroots facilities are protected and delivered, despite promising investment in community sport.