Regulation
179 articles tagged "Regulation".
UK Retailer Loses Licence After Inconsistent Accounts of Mispaid Lottery Ticket
Sandwell Council revoked Best One Store's licence after the shop supervisor admitted stealing a £920 winning lottery ticket and gave inconsistent accounts of the incident, while the council noted that CCTV footage had been destroyed and terminal prompts were ignored.
DraftKings Casino Launches Lightning Link Across Six Markets, Teams with Influencer Brian Christopher
DraftKings Casino has rolled out Aristocrat’s Lightning Link slot across six jurisdictions and partnered with influencer Brian Christopher for content and live events. Separately, Michigan regulators approved a multi-state online poker launch for DraftKings.
Irish Gambling Authority Warns of High Court Action Against Offshore Prediction Platform
Ireland's gambling regulator is preparing to seek a High Court blocking order against a major offshore prediction market operator that failed to comply with warnings, as European regulators increasingly target such platforms and Gibraltar introduces its own separate regulatory framework.
Economist and ROA Chair Jim Walker Appointed to BHA Board
The British Horseracing Authority has appointed economist and ROA Chair Dr Jim Walker to its board, replacing Charlie Parker. Walker joins amid industry concerns over Financial Risk Checks and frustration with the unchanged Horseracing Betting Levy.
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.
Brazil's New Betting Ad Rules: Safeguards vs. Overreach
Brazil's two new betting advertising ordinances mandate health warnings and curtail misleading content, but Oddsgate's Valter Delfraro warns that excessive restrictions could drive players to the illegal market, urging a focus on education rather than repression.
Buenos Aires Province Orders ISP Blockade of 537 Unlicensed Gambling Sites
A court in Buenos Aires province has ordered ISPs to block 537 illegal gambling sites, citing lack of player protections and risks to minors. The operation, led by prosecutor Patricio Ferrari, involves ongoing collaboration between regulators and law enforcement.
UK Tax Hike Fuels Illegal Gambling Surge, BGC Warns Using H2 Data
The BGC warns that the UK's tax increase on regulated online gambling is driving punters to unlicensed operators, with H2 data projecting the illegal market share will more than double to 22% by 2031.
Venezuela iGaming Set to Rebound After Earthquakes and Political Shift
Despite devastating earthquakes that killed thousands and delayed the country's first gaming expo, Venezuela's iGaming market is poised for expansion following US sanctions relief and political change, with projections of $500-700 million in annual GGR within five years.
Gambling Commission Mandates Swift Removal of Non-Compliant Gaming Machines from July 2026
From 29 July 2026, UK non‑remote gambling operators must immediately remove any gaming machine the Gambling Commission identifies as non‑compliant in a written notice, under new Licence Condition 18.1.1. The rule is the first measure enacted from the regulator’s wider consultation on modernising gaming machine technical standards, a commitment under the 2023 Gambling Act Review White Paper.
Super Technologies Secures Brussels Casino License Amid Belgian Market Downturn
Super Technologies won a tender to operate Brussels Casino from 2027, expanding its Belgian land-based presence despite a 4.86% decline in national GGR and new regulatory restrictions, while channelisation challenges persist with younger players moving to unlicensed operators.
Kalshi Adds 3 Million Users as World Cup Fuels Record Trading Volume
Kalshi gained 3 million new users during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with over $1.2 billion traded on its winner market. The platform used broad partnerships—from soccer stars to a singer and an actor—to drive sign-ups, while facing ongoing regulatory pushback over whether sports-event contracts constitute gambling.