Legislation
6 articles tagged "Legislation".
Dominican Civic Group Urges Rejection of Bill It Says Would Unleash Gambling Expansion
The Dominican anti-corruption group Red de Ciudadanos Contra la Corrupción is urging lawmakers to reject a bill it says would remove distance restrictions on horse racing agencies, potentially leading to tens of thousands of new betting locations and increased gambling exposure, while authorities have not yet publicly responded to the claims.
US Bipartisan Bill Mandates Facial Recognition Age Checks for Sportsbooks and Prediction Markets
A new bipartisan US bill would require online sportsbooks and prediction markets to use facial recognition to estimate users' ages before bets or trades, backed by Kalshi and ParentsRISE, with co-sponsors citing data showing high rates of underage gambling and thousands of flagged underage accounts.
Brazil’s land-based casino prospects: Five experts assess political and electoral obstacles
Industry leaders see Brazil’s land-based casino legalisation as a matter of timing more than merit, with political headwinds from the 2026 election and a potential Supreme Court ruling that could reshape the debate. The online market’s strong performance provides a regulatory precedent, but final approval may have to wait until 2027.
Alberta iGaming Market Launches as bet365, BetRivers, and theScore Bet Go Live; Prediction Markets and Pennsylvania Revenue Set Records
Alberta's regulated iGaming market launched on July 13, 2026, with bet365, BetRivers, theScore Bet, and over 15 other operators going live, while Pennsylvania posted record gaming revenue of $7.01 billion and prediction markets captured 27% of U.S. World Cup betting volume.
Danish Regulator Blocks 334 Sites in 2025; Amazon Settles Social Casino Suit for $201M
Denmark's gambling regulator blocked 334 unlicensed websites in 2025, up 106% year-on-year, and expanded dynamic blocking of mirror sites; separately, Amazon agreed to a $201 million proposed settlement in a U.S. social casino class-action lawsuit.
Mississippi Mobile Sports Betting Stalemate Intensifies as Hosemann Urges Senate Rejection
Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann has urged the Senate to continue blocking mobile sports betting, citing addiction and economic risks, while House leaders argue illegal betting is already rampant and legalization would bring revenue under regulated oversight. The stalemate is expected to resume when the legislative session begins in January 2027.