Regulation
179 articles tagged "Regulation".
Council of Europe presses FIFA to rebuild integrity framework after 2026 World Cup controversies
Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset urged FIFA to strengthen World Cup integrity for 2030, citing the politically influenced lifting of Folarin Balogun's ban and a controversial $150 million prediction market sponsorship as key concerns from the 2026 tournament.
Peru's Gambling Market Faces Oversaturation Despite Low Barriers and Taxes
Peru's regulated iGaming market is attracting close to 100 operators due to flexible licensing and low taxes, but oversaturation and low player value per user create profitability challenges for both local and international firms.
Greentube enters Alberta as Canadian province opens regulated iGaming market
Greentube has launched its game portfolio in Alberta on the day the province opened its regulated iGaming market, expanding its North American presence after securing registration with the AGLC commission.
Arizona Cardinals Scouting Director Ryan Gold Banned Indefinitely for Breaching NFL Gambling Rules
The NFL suspended Arizona Cardinals scouting director Ryan Gold indefinitely for sharing confidential 2026 draft information and placing football bets, marking the league's first gambling penalty since 2023.
Another UK Gambling Ad Ban Effort Fails as Local Authorities Ramp Up Pressure on Burnham
Proposed gambling sponsorship and advertising bans in the UK's Sports Events Bill were rejected in the House of Lords, but growing pressure from local councils and the Coalition to End Gambling Ads is now targeting new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Panama Bill Would Criminalize Unauthorized Lottery Sales
Panama's proposed bill would criminalize clandestine lottery sales, with prison terms for large-scale operators, as the LNB ramps up enforcement and seeks tougher sanctions to recover an estimated $200 million in annual revenue lost to the black market.
Former Chilean Casino Regulator Joins New Supplier Association AgruGaming
Francisco Javier Leiva Vega, Chile's first Casino Superintendent, has been appointed Director of Institutional Relations at newly formed supplier association AgruGaming, which aims to help technology providers comply with current and future gambling regulations as online gambling legislation is debated in Congress.
KSA orders TonyBet to scrap World Cup ad over indirect use of athlete imagery
The Dutch KSA ordered TonyBet to pull a World Cup ad that implicitly used recognisable footballers, violating the role-model ban. The operator complied, while the regulator continues intensified World Cup surveillance and previously warned VBet over banned live betting markets.
Pascal raises $9M Series A to target institutional prediction market traders
Prediction market startup Pascal has closed a $9 million Series A led by Union Square Ventures, building on a $6 million seed round. The company targets institutional traders with perpetual futures-style event contracts and faces a regulatory landscape under increasing scrutiny.
Lib Dem peer fails again to rein in gambling sponsorship as UK government holds firm
Lord Foster's attempt to amend the Sporting Events Bill to ban gambling sponsorship and unlicensed data collection was defeated in the Lords, as the government reiterates its preference to handle gambling policy through the existing Gambling Act review rather than via ad-hoc amendments.
Alberta iGaming Launch Sets New Benchmark for Canadian Regulation, Says CGA
The Canadian Gaming Association hails Alberta's regulated iGaming launch as a model for balancing taxation, regulation and consumer protection, with 22 sites live on day one and a 70% channelization target set for the first year.
Prediction Markets: Operators and Regulators Eye a New Betting Vertical
Prediction markets are gaining mainstream attention thanks to platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, and Gibraltar is leading the regulatory conversation on responsible oversight. Industry experts expect the vertical to coexist with traditional sportsbooks rather than replace them.