Regulation
248 articles tagged "Regulation".
Federal Judge Dismisses City of Hitchcock's Bid to Recover $721,000 Seized in Gambling Probe
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by the City of Hitchcock against the Galveston County Sheriff's Office over the seizure of $721,000, ruling that one governmental entity cannot sue another under Section 1983. The funds were taken during a probe into alleged illegal gambling operations linked to eight-liner machines, and the city claims the money came from lawful tax revenue, not licensing fees.
Alabama-Coushatta Tribe Advances Naskila Resort & Casino Plans with Dual Architectural Partnerships
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas is developing a major casino resort on its reservation, with phases opening in late 2028 featuring 3,400 electronic bingo machines and a 366-room hotel, and has worked with both FFK.R and JCJ Architecture at different stages.
AMLA Launches Consultation on AML Risk Standards for Gambling Operators
The European Union's Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) has opened a consultation, running until September 27, on draft Regulatory Technical Standards for risk-based supervision of gambling operators and other non-financial sectors, seeking feedback on sector-specific rules and implementation costs.
Dutch KSA Targets Unlawful Gambling Ads in Mobile Games
The KSA is cracking down on illegal gambling advertisements in mobile gaming apps, according to a report from Global Gaming Insider, though further details were not available.
Colombian regulator relaunches Chiquinquirá lottery following 22-year pause
Coljuegos has revived the Chiquinquirá lottery after 22 years, with a special draw on September 19 offering total prizes of over COP$36.7 billion. The regulator expects sales of COP$3 billion and estimates COP$360 million in healthcare contributions, following a positive audit for its recent operations.
Gibraltar Hosts Europe’s First Prediction Markets Summit as New Licensing Regime Takes Effect
Gibraltar’s new dedicated prediction-market regulations came into force in July 2026, and the territory will host Europe’s first Prediction Markets Summit Europe in November, with Minister Nigel Feetham opening the event. The summit will address regulatory classification, cross-border licensing, and market integrity as Gibraltar positions itself as a regulated hub for prediction markets, contrasting with the fragmented European regulatory landscape.
Hungary’s Szerencsejáték Zrt Overhauls Board as TISZA Government Tightens Oversight
Hungary's state gambling operator Szerencsejáték Zrt has appointed Dr Marcell Olajos as chairman and replaced several board members, part of a transparency drive by the new TISZA government that also includes a review of the operator's monopoly and past revenue allocations.
IGT PlayDigital and Everi Titles Go Live in Alberta's Newly Regulated iGaming Market
IGT has launched over 130 PlayDigital and Everi titles in Alberta's newly regulated commercial iGaming market, which opened on July 13. The company plans to add more games in the coming months.
CFTC Overrules Michigan Court, Orders Kalshi to Honor Existing Prediction Market Trades
The CFTC has ordered Kalshi to ignore a Michigan court order requiring cancellation of sports-related prediction market trades, asserting exclusive federal authority over DCMs and warning that reversing completed trades would undermine market confidence. The agency has also sued nine other states that have attempted to regulate prediction markets as illegal gambling.
FIRST.bet Broadens Sportsbook Ecosystem with Dual Partnerships in LatAm and Platform Integration
FIRST.bet has announced two strategic expansions: a partnership with ADI Predictstreet to launch prediction markets across Latin America via a FIFA World Cup 2026 hub, and an integration with Pragmatic Solutions' PAM platform that makes its sportsbook engine available to operators in regulated markets.
UK Government Consultation Targets Unlicensed Gambling Sponsorships Across Sport and Culture, with Ban Proposed by August 2027
The UK DCMS has launched a second consultation on banning unlicensed gambling sponsorships across sport and culture, proposing an August 2027 start. Entain urges immediate voluntary action, while data shows 40% of Premier League clubs currently have unlicensed sponsors and illegal gambling turnover has surged to £16.6 billion.
Aristocrat Interactive goes live in Alberta with close to 40 titles
Aristocrat Interactive launched nearly 40 online casino games in Alberta on the first day of the province's regulated multi-operator market, building on its earlier supply to the government-run platform and expanding its Canadian presence.