Regulation
250 articles tagged "Regulation".
Pragmatic Launch Enters Alberta’s Freshly Regulated iGaming Market
Pragmatic Play has launched its slot and live casino games in Alberta’s newly regulated online gaming market, becoming one of the first suppliers certified in the province and building on its existing presence in Ontario.
Tom Light Named to 2026 Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 List
Tom Light, founder and CEO of FIRST.bet, has been named to the Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 Class of 2026, selected from a record 250-plus nominations. The honor follows his Individual Achievement Award at the EGR Awards 2026 and underscores his company's growth to over 500 employees and focus on localized sportsbook solutions.
Swedish Court Backs Spelinspektionen’s AML Fines Against Betsson, ComeOn and Kindred
A Swedish administrative court has upheld AML fines totalling SEK 22m against Betsson, ComeOn Group and Kindred for failing to conduct adequate customer due diligence, rejecting operators' arguments that the sanctions were disproportionate.
Venetian hit with $7.2m fine over Bowyer AML failures, becomes fourth Strip casino penalized
The Venetian faces a $7.2 million fine for anti-money laundering violations tied to convicted bookmaker Mathew Bowyer, becoming the fourth Las Vegas Strip casino penalized in the case. The settlement includes admission of wrongdoing and enhanced AML conditions, with combined fines from all four operators reaching $34 million.
Italy blocks Polymarket as Gibraltar unveils first dedicated prediction markets regime
Italy has blocked Polymarket for a second time, joining a multi-country European crackdown, while Gibraltar has launched the world's first dedicated prediction markets regulatory framework and licensed its first operators, ADI Predictstreet and WagerWire.
Arizona Governor Bars State Workers from Profiting via Prediction Markets with Inside Knowledge
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed an executive order banning state employees from using non-public information to profit from prediction markets, with violations risking dismissal and law enforcement referral. North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has issued a similar order extending existing ethics rules to prediction markets.
SOFTSWISS CISO Evgeny Zaretskov Named to HotTopics Global CISO 100 for 2026
SOFTSWISS Group Chief Security Officer Evgeny Zaretskov has been named to the 2026 HotTopics Global CISO 100, recognizing his leadership in cyber resilience and business transformation. The honor aligns with the company's recent brand repositioning focused on security and trust in regulated markets.
UK Parliamentary Committee Challenges Gambling Commission’s Financial Risk Assessment Evidence
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has demanded the Gambling Commission provide the evidence and methodology behind its Financial Risk Assessment decision, posing five questions and requesting a response by July 24, as industry stakeholders continue to criticise the lack of consultation and unresolved operational concerns.
EGBA accuses Lithuanian fintech Walletto of enabling illegal gambling payments
The European Gaming and Betting Association has lodged a complaint against Lithuanian fintech Walletto with the Bank of Lithuania, alleging it processes payments for illegal gambling operators. EGBA warns that such payment providers enable the scale of unlicensed gambling and calls for stronger enforcement by regulators and card schemes.
Lio Chi Chong Reappointed as Acting Head of Macau Gaming Regulator
Lio Chi Chong has again been appointed Acting Director of Macau's DICJ following Ng Wai Han's promotion to Secretary for Economy and Finance, marking his second time in the role in under two years.
MGA 2025 Annual Report: 19 New Licenses, €162,520 in Fines Issued
The MGA's 2025 annual report reveals €162,520 in administrative penalties, 19 new gaming licenses issued, and heightened integrity and AML activity, including 280 suspicious betting reports and 21 compliance examinations.
New Hampshire's May Sports Betting Handle Slips Slightly Year-on-Year
New Hampshire's May sports betting handle reached $60.9m, a 1% year-on-year decrease, with combined GGR falling to $8m. The lottery commission also confirmed a third term for H. Andy Crews.