Former MP Katie Wallis Gets Conditional Discharge for Altering Passport Image to Bypass GamStop
Former MP Katie Wallis received a nine-month conditional discharge at Cardiff Crown Court for altering a passport image to get around GamStop.
ASIC Says It Is Not Convinced Retail Prediction Markets Serve the Public Interest
Australia's securities regulator says retail prediction markets look like bets, echoes its binary options ban and stops short of a ban or enforcement.
Michigan Adds Fixed-Odds Horse Racing to Online Sportsbooks, Effective 30 October
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has added fixed-odds horse racing to its online sports betting catalog, effective 30 October 2026 on licensed platforms.
Spintec Wins UAE Vendor Licence, Completes Ontario AGCO Application
Spintec holds a UAE federal gaming-related vendor licence from the GCGRA and has completed its Ontario supplier application with the AGCO.
Nebraska Voters Decide Online Sports Betting Today as $750,000 Anderson Donation Draws Fire
Nebraskans vote 3 November on Initiatives 440 and 441 to legalize online sports betting as a $750,000 donation to a legislative candidate draws scrutiny.
South African High Court Sets Aside Sizekhaya Lottery Licence Award, Operator Keeps Running
Gauteng High Court voided the Fourth National Lottery licence award to Sizekhaya on 2 November 2026, but suspended the order for 12 months.
Flávio Bolsonaro Asks Brazil's Supreme Court to Remove Moraes From Betting-Linked Laundering Probe
Flávio Bolsonaro's defense filed three petitions at Brazil's Supreme Court on 30 October 2026 seeking Moraes' exit from a betting-linked laundering probe.
Dutch Regulator Ksa Launches OpenOverGokken and Gokstop Campaigns for Young Adults
The Dutch regulator Kansspelautoriteit launched two campaigns in early November: one for parents of 16- to 25-year-olds, one promoting Gokstop.
ACDC: $431 Million Bet on Congressional Prediction Markets, and 96% Can Be Moved for $3,500 or Less
The Anti-Corruption Data Collective counts $431M wagered on 2026 congressional races and says 96% of live order books can be moved five cents for $3,500.
BOS Report Claims Spelinspektionen AML Fines Run Close to Legal Maximum
An industry-commissioned Nordic Legal study says 7 of 9 Spelinspektionen AML decisions from 2022-2025 set fines at 50% or more of the maximum.
Indiana Casino Referendum: Allen, DeKalb and Steuben Counties Vote 3 November on One New License
Allen, DeKalb and Steuben County voters decide on 3 November whether Indiana can award one new inland casino license under HB 1038.
VNLOK Cites EU Digital Services Act Scam Study in Meta Gambling Ad Fight
Dutch trade body VNLOK links the Commission's Digital Services Act scam study to its Amsterdam case against Meta over gambling advertisers.
Galveston Police Charge Four and Seize Over $2 Million in Gambling Raids
Galveston police served 21 warrants on 29 October, charged four with organized criminal activity and seized more than $2 million in eight-liner raids.
Judge Pacold Enters Preliminary Injunction Blocking Illinois Licensing and Tax Rules on Sports Event Contracts
A federal judge in Chicago enjoined Illinois from applying sports wagering licensing and its exchange wager tax to CFTC-registered event contract venues.
Romania's ONJN Starts Gambling Legislation Review With New Working Group
Romania's gambling regulator ONJN has reshaped the working group that drafts its rules and started reviewing and harmonizing national gambling legislation.
Danish Gambling Education Study: Spillemyndigheden Reports Gains Among Students Aged 16 to 20
Denmark's gambling regulator Spillemyndigheden says classroom presentations improved understanding of gambling among students aged 16 to 20.
Nevis Online Gaming Authority Opens Prediction Market License to B2C and B2B Applicants
The Nevis Online Gaming Authority announced a dedicated prediction market license on 30 October 2026, open to both operators and B2B suppliers.
S Gaming Secures Swedish License From Spelinspektionen
S Gaming Limited has received a Swedish license from Spelinspektionen, with BetComply supporting the process and new slot releases planned through January 2027.
Polymarket Probes Fresh Wallets That Traded Israel Election Before Polls Closed
Polymarket's investigators are reviewing dozens of new wallets that traded the 27 October Israeli election, as analysts flag well-timed bets on Likud.
Danish Gambling Authority Launches “Casino in the Children’s Room” Campaign for Parents
Denmark's gambling regulator launched “Casino in the Children's Room” on 26 October 2026, urging parents to spot gambling-like features in kids' games.
NBA Prediction Markets Pact: CFTC Signs Non-Binding MOU as League Picks Kalshi and Polymarket
The CFTC and NBA signed a non-binding information-sharing MOU on 26 October 2026, as the league named Kalshi and Polymarket preferred exchanges.
UK Budget Lifts Machine Games Duty to 25% and Strips Arcades of Rates Relief
Chancellor John Healey raises Machine Games Duty from 20% to 25% in April 2027 and removes rates relief for adult gaming centres in England.
Georgia Passes Law Letting Casinos Host International Gambling Tournaments, With Tax Breaks
Georgia's Parliament voted 73-5 on 28 October to allow international gambling tournaments, with fee and tax exemptions above a GEL 3 million prize pool.
MGA Concludes Recognition Notice Consultation and Refines Foreign Licence Proposals
The Malta Gaming Authority has concluded its Recognition Notice consultation, refined its proposals and sent a Feedback Statement to RN holders.