Congress Bill Proposes Facial Recognition for Underage Gambling
Washington lawmakers are considering a new proposal aiming to resolve the long-running issue of children gaining access to gambling apps.
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Police Bust Illegal Gambling Operation in Fayetteville
A joint investigation led to the arrest of a man from Fayetteville, North Carolina, charged with running an illegal gambling den.
Lib Dem peer calls for gambling sponsorship reform
Lord Foster of Bath, a vocal proponent of gambling law reform in the UK, has called for legislative change to address gambling marketing in sports and unlicensed sports data collection.
CFTC Investigates Trump's Teleprompter Operator for Live Betting on
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is investigating after Kalshi personnel admitted that President Donald Trump’s teleprompter operator won around $100,000 trading on Kalshi on what Trump’s speeches would include.
Proposed Brazil Sports Law Raises Concerns Over FIFA Conflict
A bill before Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies risks dragging the country’s football confederation into direct conflict with FIFA, according to a sports lawyer.
UK to Ban Unlicensed Gambling Sponsors from Sports from 2027
Unlicensed gambling sponsors in the UK could face a sports ban starting in 2027 as the DCMS considers making sponsorship deals with unlicensed operators a criminal offense.
Google Loses EU Court Challenge Over Italian Gambling Ads Fine
Google has lost its legal challenge against a €750,000 ($854,250) fine imposed by Italy over gambling advertisements on YouTube.
Argentina: ALEA Updates Responsible Gambling Code with New Rules on
The Argentine Association of State Lotteries (ALEA) has introduced an updated Code of Best Practices for Responsible Commercial Communication in Online Gambling.
BGC Supports DCMS Consultation, Aligns with Entain’s Urgency Call
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) welcomes DCMS's consultation on banning illegal gambling sponsorships and ads, aligning with Entain's call for swift action.
Pennsylvania Legislators and Regulators Advocate for Enhanced Gambling
As more states reassess the state of play of their gambling industries, there is a push on multiple fronts happening in Pennsylvania right now for the state to implement a range of new measures aimed at protecting online gamblers.
Evolution Settles with UKGC for $6.4M
Evolution announced a GBP 4.75 million ($6.38 million) settlement with the UKGC in relation to a license review initiated in 2024.
UK's DCMS Initiates Consultation on Banning Illegal Gambling Sponsors
The UK’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has launched the long-awaited consultation on banning illegal gambling sponsors from sports.