Regulation
250 articles tagged "Regulation".
Wyoming’s New Local-Approval Law Spurs Casper to Halt Gaming Development for Six Months
Casper City Council approved a 180-day moratorium on new simulcasting and historic horse racing development following Wyoming’s Senate File 45, which requires local approval for such facilities. The pause will be used to review spacing and zoning standards, while existing HHR operators remain unaffected but cannot expand.
Weekly Briefing: Italy's Football Betting Tax Proposal, European Regulators' Anti-Illegal Efforts, and Other Industry Headlines
This week's roundup covers Italy's proposed 2% football betting levy to fund sport development, European regulators' intensified fight against illegal online gambling, Indiana's ban on sweepstakes casinos, Scotland's new £375k gambling harm funding, Germany's appointment of Christian Hochgrebe as GGL chair, and industry leaders' views on balancing ad restrictions with channelisation.
TaDa Gaming Finds Success at iGB L!VE 2026 by Prioritising Responsible Gaming
TaDa Gaming’s appearance at iGB L!VE 2026 validated its responsible-gaming-first strategy, attracting Tier One operators and generating strong interest in new titles like Gold Mine Express, while also opening doors for African market expansion.
Denmark ramps up unlicensed gambling fight, strikes app store partnerships
Denmark's regulator blocked 334 illegal gambling sites in 2025 while online casinos overtook lotteries as the largest market segment. New legislation, app store cooperation, and dynamic DNS blocking strengthen enforcement.
ANJL Endorses New Betting Ad Rules, Urges Crackdown on Unlicensed Operators
Brazil's ANJL supports the Ministry of Finance's new advertising rules for betting but insists that stronger enforcement against unlicensed platforms is needed to ensure compliance and protect players.
Brazil unveils new betting ad rules, mandates health warnings and bans misleading commentary
Brazil's Ministry of Finance will publish new advertising rules for betting operators, mandating health warnings, banning misleading commentary, and setting fines of up to 20% of revenue, while enforcement has already taken down over 56,000 sites and nearly a million bettors have been self-excluded.
Alberta Presses Ahead with Multi-Operator iGaming Launch, Dismisses Internal Concerns
Alberta's gambling regulator has finalised its multi-operator iGaming framework, launching on 13 July, and rebutted claims that the model will weaken social responsibility or displace local players. The AGLC outlined strict licensing requirements including AML, KYC, and self-exclusion, while noting Alberta currently captures only 23-32% of its digital market.
Fertitta Executives Detail Caesars Acquisition Timeline During Nevada Licensing Hearing
Fertitta Entertainment executives Richard Liem and Steven Scheinthal received preliminary Nevada licensing approval and outlined a timeline of 9-10 months for closing the Caesars acquisition, subject to antitrust clearance, gaming licenses, and shareholder approval, while also addressing financing strategies and a potential competing bid from Carl Icahn.
Arizona Governor Signs Executive Order Barring State Workers from Insider Trading on Prediction Markets
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed an executive order prohibiting state executive branch employees from using nonpublic information to profit on prediction markets, following reports of similar insider trading by government workers in other jurisdictions.
Playtech lifts FY26 EBITDA target after better-than-expected H1 driven by Americas surge
Playtech raised its FY26 EBITDA guidance to at least €270 million after an H1 performance significantly above expectations, driven by strong US results and growth in Latin America, though H2 growth is expected to moderate due to investments and UK duty changes.
Dutch Gambling Authority Rejects Polymarket's Appeal, Upholds Sanction
The Dutch KSA has dismissed Polymarket's appeal, upholding a January sanction that the platform offered illegal gambling by allowing wagers on future events. The regulator rejected arguments based on blockchain technology, financial regulation, and proportionality, and penalties now apply after the operator missed a compliance deadline.
Bucharest Prepares to Host 13th AW Summit, Highlighting iGaming and Digital Marketing Innovations
The 13th AW Summit Bucharest, taking place from September 21-23, will gather over 3,000 digital marketing professionals to address evolving strategies in iGaming, Nutra, eCommerce, and other sectors, emphasizing technical longevity and regulatory compliance. The event features specialized tracks on player retention, first-party data, AI integration, and payment solutions, serving as a key commercial hub within the AW Summit's annual event series.