Decatur Police Raid Suspected Gambling House and Charge Five in Alabama
Decatur police seized gambling machines, cash and a gun at a suspected gambling house on Oct. 20 and charged five people with gambling offenses.
Brazil's Online Gambling Market Faces Its Biggest Legal Test Yet
Brazil's Supreme Court will examine constitutionality of online betting laws in a landmark case that could reshape regulated gambling market.
Armenia Gambling Law Reform
Armenia advances a bill to streamline gambling monitoring with real-time oversight, appeals clarity, and court safeguards.
New Jersey Bans Sweepstakes Casinos and Hike Gambling Taxes
New Jersey lawmakers pass bills to ban sweepstakes casinos and raise online gambling tax to 19.75%, awaiting Governor Murphy’s signature.
Paraguay Legalizes Competitive Gambling, Ends Monopoly
Paraguay enacts Law 7348/2025, ending the gambling monopoly and opening the market to private operators with new regulatory oversight.
Chile Drops Legal Case Against Foreign Online Betting Operators
Chile ends its legal probe into foreign online betting platforms, spotlighting the urgent need for regulation.
Germany Court Blocks GGL’s IP Blocking Power
German court rules IP blocking under 2021 law unlawful, pushing GGL to seek amendments for offshore gambling enforcement.
New York Senate Committee Moves with Sweepstake Casino Ban
The New York Senate committee has approved a bill to ban sweepstake casinos, penalizing operators, suppliers, and financial institutions.
Croatia to Implement New Gambling Law with Stricter Regulations
Croatia’s new gambling law introduces tighter regulations, tax hikes, and advertising restrictions, full implementation by early 2026.
Federal Judge Dismisses Evolution’s Patent Lawsuit
A U.S. judge rules against Evolution in its lawsuit against Light & Wonder, dismissing patent claims over RouletteX.
Curaçao’s Reformed Gambling Law Reaches Final Stages
Curaçao's parliament prepares to finalize its gambling reform law, promising stricter regulations for the offshore gaming sector.
Ontario Court Reviews Plan for Global DFS & Poker Integration
Ontario’s court deliberates to integrate DFS and online poker with international players, shaping the future of Canadian gambling.
Kyrgyzstan Approves Bill to Allow Casinos in Hotels
Kyrgyzstan’s parliament approves casino legalization in hotels, targeting foreign tourists to boost investment and tourism.
KSA Fines NetX €675,000 for Illegal Online Gambling
The KSA fines NetX €675,000 for unlicensed online gambling, marking its second penalty for illegal operations in the Dutch market.
New York Mandates Problem Gambling Warnings in Mobile Ads
New York gambling law now requires all mobile betting ads to include problem gambling warnings and hotline numbers.
Belgium Raises Minimum Gambling Age to 21
Belgium’s new law standardizes the minimum gambling age to 21 across all sectors, sparking concerns over illegal market growth.
Brazil Revises Betting Tax Law: Impact and Future Projections
Brazil's Congress has successfully overturned President Lula's veto on a tax exemption for bettors, reshaping gambling tax structure.
Ukraine Dissolves Gambling Regulator Amidst Regulatory Changes
Ukraine's parliament votes to dissolve KRAIL, signaling a major shift in gambling regulation amid heightened wartime concerns.
Curaçao's Gambling Law Faces Dutch Critique Amid Reform Efforts
Dutch State Secretary Alexandra van Huffelen criticizes procedural missteps in Curaçao's new gambling legislation. Learn about road ahead.
Romania Imposes New Regulations on B2B iGaming Industry
New Romanian law no. 107/2024 introduces stringent B2B regulations for iGaming, imposing strict compliance measures & significant penalties.
DraftKings Sued in New York Over Misleading 'Risk-Free' Bet Promotions
A class action lawsuit claims DraftKings misled customers with 'risk-free' bet promotions, violating New York consumer protection laws.
Dutch Court Orders Flutter and Entain to Reimburse Grey Market Losses
In a landmark ruling, a Dutch court has mandated Flutter Entertainment and Entain to repay losses incurred by players in the grey market era.
Romania Implements New Law Banning Slots Machines in Smaller Towns
Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announces a reform in Romania's gambling regulations, targeting towns with less than 15,000 inhabitants.
Germany Considers Reimbursement for Unregulated Gambling Losses
Federal Court of Justice of Germany (BGH) is set to hold a hearing on potential reimbursement of losses incurred through unlicensed operators.