Regulation
206 articles tagged "Regulation".
US Lawmaker Pushes Polymarket on Influencer Partnerships and Election Denial Ties
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has demanded Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan provide details on the platform's influencer partnerships, questioning whether the company knew it was paying individuals who promoted election denial claims. The letter requests policy documents and communications by July 28, reflecting growing Capitol Hill scrutiny of prediction markets.
Datafolha Survey Shows Stable Gambling Participation in Brazil as Financial Strain Eases Post-Regulation
A May 2026 Datafolha survey found that 7% of Brazilian voters continue to gamble or play online casinos, unchanged since November 2024, while financial strain among gamblers declined notably after regulation took effect in January 2025, with 35% reporting compromised finances (down from 44%). Public perception remains largely negative, with 57% viewing betting as an addiction.
Greece implements accelerated DNS blocking regime to fight illegal online gambling
Greece has approved a DNS-based enforcement framework that accelerates website blocking and domain suspensions for illegal online gambling, with the Hellenic Gaming Commission and telecoms regulator cooperating on intelligence-sharing and technical standards. The reform introduces steep fines and up to 10-year prison sentences for serious offences.
Buenos Aires Province Bill Targets Influencer Ads and Age Checks for Online Betting
Deputies in Buenos Aires Province introduced a bill to ban gambling ads featuring influencers, athletes, and celebrities, and to enforce biometric age verification, with penalties up to license revocation.
Cambodia seeks regulatory guidance from Victoria’s VGCCC amid reputation cleanup
Cambodia's gaming regulator met with Victoria's VGCCC to share insights on casino regulation and compliance as the country fights to rebuild its reputation after being linked to online scam networks, including shutting down 91 casinos.
BOYLE Sports deepens Serbia tech hub with 65 new hires, targets 30% growth amid omni-channel push
BOYLE Sports has hired 65 staff for its Belgrade technology hub over the past year, with plans to increase the local workforce by 30%, and is simultaneously expanding its retail presence with a 400th shop at Galway Racecourse while navigating UK regulatory changes.
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.
1xCare Launches Advisory Committee as Member Quirino Mancini Highlights AI’s Role in Regional Player Safety
1xCare has appointed an Advisory Committee chaired by Simon Westbury to oversee its responsible gambling programme, while committee member Quirino Mancini separately analyzed regional AI adoption for player safety, highlighting Latin America's proactive stance, Africa's lag, and Europe's fragmentation.
Brazil’s Licensed Betting Sector Backs Stricter Advertising Rules
Brazil's licensed betting industry and its main trade associations have welcomed the government's new advertising restrictions requiring mandatory consumer warnings, viewing the rules as a positive step for market integrity and player protection.
Brazilian Court Orders Nationwide Suspension of Pixbet, Flabet, and Bet da Sorte Over Age Verification Failures
A Brazilian court has ordered the nationwide suspension of Pixbet, Flabet, and Bet da Sorte for failing to prevent minors from accessing their platforms, requiring implementation of facial recognition and biometric verification before operations can resume.
KSA issues formal warning to VBet over live betting on micro-events
The KSA has formally warned VBet operator Scgo Limited for offering live bets on prohibited in-play events like throw-ins and corners, citing match manipulation risks, and stressed that further violations could lead to enforcement action. The regulator also recently ordered Kevenga Limitada to stop unlicensed operations and warned Smart Gaming over technical failures.
World Cup Drives Surge in Problem Gambling Cases, Warns Austrian Institute
Austria's Anton Proksch Institute reports 300,000 problem gamblers and a surge in World Cup-related sports betting cases, with young men aged 25-28 most affected and average debts of €35,000-€50,000. Expert Oliver Scheibenbogen criticizes the legal loophole excluding sports betting from gambling regulations and calls for a unified blocking network and advertising restrictions.