Law and Regulations

Caesars Entertainment Ends Credit Card Deposits

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Caesars Entertainment has officially ended credit card deposits across its U.S. gambling platforms, including Caesars Sportsbook, Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino, and WSOP Online. The change aligns with a growing industry trend, as more operators move away from credit card payments. Players can still fund their accounts using …

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Norway’s Norsk Tipping and NFF Probe Sportradar

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Norsk Tipping and the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) are investigating their partnerships with Sportradar after reports suggested the data provider may have inadvertently enabled unlicensed gambling operators targeting Norway. The controversy, first reported by Dagens Næringsliv (DN), has raised concerns about Sportradar‘s compliance within Norway’s tightly regulated gambling market. The …

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Formula 1 Partners with FanDuel Ahead of Miami Race

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Formula 1 has officially partnered with FanDuel as its first U.S.-based betting operator, a move that aims to deepen fan engagement ahead of the upcoming Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix. The race is set for Sunday at 4 p.m. EST, with practice and qualifying sessions scheduled for the day …

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São Paulo Court Upholds New Sports Betting Union SINDIBETS

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A Brazilian Labor Court has dismissed a legal challenge by the Union of Commissioners and Consignees of the State of São Paulo (SINCOESP) against the creation of the Union of Sports Betting and Online Gaming Operators (SINDIBETS). The ruling validates the new union, representing a significant development for Brazil’s betting …

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UK Gambling Commission Presses Ahead with Financial Risk Checks

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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC)has doubled down on its plans to introduce financial risk assessments (FRAs) for UK betting operators, despite warnings from industry stakeholders that the measures could exacerbate the black market problem. Tim Miller, Executive Director of the Commission, addressed concerns at the Ethical Gambling Forum, hosted by …

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Record $80.4M Lotto Max Win Shared by Ontario Best Friends

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Two long-time friends from London, Ontario, have made headlines after splitting Canada’s largest-ever lottery jackpot of $80.4 million in LOTTO MAX. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) confirmed that the winning ticket, purchased by Greg S. and Krys P. on December 30, 2025, matched all numbers for the maximum …

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Play’n GO Powers Delta Casino Ontario

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Delta iGaming Inc. has entered into a content partnership with Play’n GO, an international online casino provider, to enhance its gaming portfolio in Ontario. The collaboration brings Play’n GO’s library of slots, table games, and bingo to DeltaCasino.com, strengthening the operator’s digital presence in Canada’s regulated market. Licensed by the …

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$22M Lazio Sponsorship: Polymarket Outsmarts Gambling Ban

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Polymarket has signed a groundbreaking $22 million jersey sponsorship with S.S. Lazio, marking the first time a prediction market platform has partnered with a professional sports team. The deal is notable for occurring despite Polymarket being banned in Italy, where its prediction markets are classified as illegal gambling by regulators. …

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Dutch Regulator KSA Funds Addiction Prevention Projects

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The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has distributed new grants through its Addiction Prevention Fund to fund five projects aimed at reducing gambling harm in the Netherlands. The regulator highlights that 20% of the Dutch population is currently at moderate to high risk of developing gambling problems, making these initiatives timely and crucial. …

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March Madness 2026: 60% Betting Boom

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The conclusion of the NCAA March Madness tournaments, with Michigan winning the men’s championship and UCLA taking the women’s title, has provided valuable insights into betting behavior during the event. A study by Optimove, a CRM and player engagement platform for the iGaming and sports betting sectors, found that betting …

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Landmark ECJ Decision Opens Door for Player Refunds

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The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has issued a landmark ruling that could empower players to reclaim losses from foreign-licensed gambling operators. The decision states that EU countries can prohibit online gambling services, even if those operators hold licenses from other member states, and that players may pursue civil claims …

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Hong Kong Regulator Flags Prediction Markets as Potential Illegal Gambling Risks

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The Investor and Financial Education Council (IFEC) in Hong Kong has issued a warning that prediction market platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi may fall under the jurisdiction of illegal gambling laws. According to the council, which operates under the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), these platforms lack the protections and …

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Bally’s Reportedly Poised to Acquire Financially Distressed Evoke

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Bally’s (NYSE: BALY) is reportedly close to finalizing the acquisition of Evoke (OTC: EIHDF), the financially troubled owner of William Hill. According to The Times, the deal could be announced soon, though it remains subject to final negotiations. Evoke, which operates under the former name 888, is facing severe financial …

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Illegal Gambling Crackdown in Philippines: 8 Bookies Arrested

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Rizal police in the Philippines  conducted a series of coordinated raids on Friday, resulting in the arrest of eight individuals involved in illegal gambling operations across Morong and Teresa. The crackdown, led by the Rizal Police Provincial Office, targeted underground betting rings operating in residential areas, seizing cash, betting materials, …

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$1.1T Sports Prediction Market Volume Forecasted by Bank of America

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Bank of America has forecasted that sports event contracts on prediction market like Kalshi and Polymarket could reach an annual volume of $1.1 trillion, marking an elevenfold increase from the estimated $100 billion expected this year. This projection suggests that prediction market operators could generate $10 billion in annual revenue …

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LaLiga Becomes First In Europe to Team Up with Polymarket

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LaLiga has announced a multi-year partnership with Polymarket, becoming the first European soccer league to align with the prediction market platform in the U.S. and Canada. The deal aims to deepen fan engagement through digital and social programming, VIP experiences, and exclusive meet-and-greets with LaLiga legends. However, the partnership faces …

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Gambling Ban Forces Premier League Clubs Into Financial Turmoil

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The ban on gambling advertisements on the front of Premier League shirts is creating a financial crisis for many clubs, with nine teams still without a confirmed sponsor and a potential collective loss of up to £80 million in revenue. The voluntary agreement, made three years ago, is now taking …

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Ice Age Gambling: Study Reveals Native Americans Used Dice 12,000 Years Ago

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New research has pushed back the origins of gambling by thousands of years, revealing that Native Americans were using early forms of dice in games of chance during ice age,  or as far back as 12,000 years ago. The study, published in the journal American Antiquity, challenges the long-standing belief …

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Crackdown on Online Gambling in India: 8,376 Sites Blocked

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The government of India imposes ban on 8,376 websites associated with online betting and gambling by March 28, 2026, according to a recent Lok Sabha response. This move underscores the government’s aggressive stance against offshore digital platforms that continue to operate despite legal restrictions. More than 4,800 of these URLs …

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Spanish Lottery Network Warns of ‘Critical’ State

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Representatives from Spain’s lottery industry associations, Defensa Digital (DEDIT) and Loteros en la Lucha (LELL), have warned of a “critical situation” facing the country’s lottery retail network. During recent meetings with parliament members, they presented findings from their Report on the Profitability and Digitalization of Online Lottery, outlining systemic challenges …

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