Law and Regulations

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has filed a civil enforcement action against Kalshi, seeking to block the prediction market operator from doing business in the state. The move follows a ruling by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals that paved the way for Nevada to enforce its gaming laws against …

The Romanian Senate has approved legislation that would increase the minimum gambling age from 18 to 21 and impose new restrictions on gambling advertising. Both bills now require approval from the Chamber of Deputies. The gambling age proposal comes in response to data showing Romania has Europe’s highest rate of …

Turkish financial crime investigators from MASAK have intercepted approximately $115 million in suspected illegal betting transfers during 2025. The enforcement operation targeted complex networks moving gambling proceeds through formal financial channels. MASAK, the countrys Financial Crimes Investigation Board, led the crackdown under Treasury oversight. Investigators identified organized groups using payment …

National Basketball Association Commissioner Adam Silver has signaled that his organization approaches prediction markets with the same regulatory scrutiny applied to conventional sports betting operations. Addressing media during All-Star Weekend festivities, Silver explicitly categorized platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket as gambling businesses. “We essentially view prediction markets identically to …

The Dutch gambling watchdog KSA has cautioned Prime Minister Rob Jetten’s administration that sweeping advertising prohibitions could accidentally strengthen black market operators rather than protect consumers. Michel Groothuizen, who chairs the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), dispatched a formal communication to the recently formed coalition highlighting potential friction points in its gambling policy …

Malaysia plans federal legislation targeting illegal gambling amid growing concerns about youth exposure. The proposed law aims to strengthen enforcement against online operations that have proliferated through mobile platforms. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof indicated the bill could reach the Dewan Rakyat in the next parliamentary session. Final …

President of  Colombia Gustavo Petro refuses to back down on gambling taxes. He wants to keep the 19% VAT on online gambling despite court opposition. The Constitutional Court recently suspended his emergency economic decree. This decree included the controversial gambling tax measures. However, Petro remains determined to push forward. The …

Brussels is debating a proposal that could reshape iGaming taxation across Europe. The plan would create an EU-wide levy on online betting and gaming operator profits. These funds would directly support the European Union’s budget. The proposal comes from DLA Piper’s Giulio Coraggio. His February 13 note details how the …

Spain’s gambling regulator just dropped new rules that change how players interact with betting sites. The DGOJ unveiled “Stop Juego,” a mobile app that lets users block themselves from every licensed gambling platform in the country. The app works fast. Users download it and enroll in RGIAJ, the national gambling …

Austria Gambling Regulator launch officially postponed. Licensing framework comes first, delaying independent oversight until 2027.

The French gambling regulator is raising red flags. ANJ has warned operators about excessive marketing during the 2026 World Cup. Player protection sits at the heart of their concerns. Industry spending on advertising continues climbing. The ANJ documented a 25% average increase across the sector. Such growth troubles public health …

Maryland’s push to legalize online gambling advances next month with Senate hearings scheduled for March 11. The legislative package from Senator Ron Watson represents the fourth attempt to bring iGaming to the state. The comprehensive proposal includes three interconnected bills. The first establishes licensing for full internet casino operations, permitting …

KC Gaming Networks, parent company of Nigeria’s prominent Bet9ja betting brand, is legally challenging enforcement actions by the Enugu State Gaming and Lotto Commission of Nigeria after authorities shuttered its local retail operations. The closures were implemented February 9 under an ex-parte judicial order secured by state regulators. Bet9ja has …

Nevada gaming authorities have notified federal appeals courts of impending civil enforcement action against Kalshi, escalating a high-stakes legal confrontation over prediction market regulation. The state intends to proceed with enforcement after a federal injunction blocking such action was lifted. Chief Deputy Solicitor General Jessica Whalan communicated Nevada’s position to …

Following a series of high-profile scandals, New Jersey has emerged as the latest jurisdiction to pursue aggressive reforms of its online gambling regulations, with four new Senate bills introduced targeting responsible gaming measures. The legislative push, led by Senators Andrew Zwicker and Paul Moriarty, represents one of the most comprehensive …

An inadvertent drafting error in Estonian gambling legislation created a temporary tax holiday for online casino operators, prompting emergency legislative action to restore revenue collection. The glitch emerged from December amendments to the Gambling Tax Act, which sought to implement a gradual reduction in gambling taxes from 6% to 4% …

The Washington State Attorney General has filed a major lawsuit against operators of unlicensed online casino applications, seeking to recover $225 million allegedly extracted from state residents through illegal gambling operations. The legal action represents one of the most significant state enforcement efforts against digital casino platforms. Attorney General Nick …

The British gambling industry is preparing for a leadership transition at its primary regulatory body following the announcement that UK Gambling Commission CEO Andrew Rhodes will step down. Rhodes, who has served as chief executive since 2021, will leave his post on April 30, 2026, concluding nearly five years of …

Illinois regulators have escalated enforcement against unauthorized online gaming platforms, formally notifying 65 sweepstakes casino operators to cease activities within state boundaries. The coordinated action by the Illinois Gaming Board and Attorney General’s Office demands immediate compliance or faces potential legal consequences. The sweepstakes model has gained significant traction across …

B.C. Supreme Court upholds casino anti-money laundering restrictions, ruling in favor of BCLC against patron who challenged cash transaction monitoring.