New Jersey Lawmakers Approve 9% Tax on Prediction Market Operators
TLDR New Jersey Senate and Assembly committees approved companion bills placing a 9% surtax on prediction market operators. The Senate voted 9-4 and […]
UK Launches Prize Competition Council to Regulate Prize Draw Sector
TLDR The Prize Competition Council (PCC) has officially launched as a trade association for the UK prize draw sector. The PCC brings together […]
Gambling Commission’s Tim Miller Flags Disconnect Over Financial Risk Checks
TLDR Tim Miller flagged a “disconnect” between the Gambling Commission and operators over financial risk assessments (FRAs). The FRA pilot found a group […]
Illinois Senate President Returns $50,000 Donation From Online Casino Company Modo
TLDR Illinois Senate President Don Harmon’s campaign will send $50,000 to charity after receiving a donation from ARB Interactive, the company behind online […]
Indiana Sweepstakes Casino Ban Takes Effect, Major Operators Withdraw
TLDR Indiana’s sweepstakes casino ban took effect on July 1, prohibiting dual-currency games. Major operators including Chumba Casino, Stake.us, McLuck, and WOW Vegas […]
UKGC License Fees to Rise 25% From October 2026
TLDR UK Gambling Commission license fees will rise 25% starting October 1, 2026 The Department for Culture, Media and Sport confirmed the increase […]
ASA Rules Mr Vegas Facebook Ad Irresponsible Over Under-18 Appeal
TLDR The ASA ruled against Videoslots Ltd, trading as Mr Vegas, over a Facebook ad that ran in February 2026. The ad used […]
Polymarket Sues New Mexico Over Gambling Law Enforcement
TLDR Polymarket filed a federal lawsuit against New Mexico’s Attorney General and gaming board members The company wants a court to rule that […]
Azerbaijan Bill Toughens Penalties for Illegal Online Gambling
TLDR Azerbaijan’s National Assembly passed the first reading of a bill toughening penalties for illegal gambling, including online betting. Fixed fines of AZN10,000 […]
Aristocrat Leisure Reports Growth From Asia Casino Expansion
TLDR Aristocrat Leisure said growth is coming from new casino openings and expansions across Asia. The company sees future opportunities in Europe and […]