Gambling Regulation News.
Licensing decisions, enforcement actions and policy shifts from regulators worldwide. From online gambling regulation updates to major market openings, we cover the developments that reshape how the industry operates.
DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics Deploy $41M PAC for State Expansion
A new super PAC backed by major sportsbooks will target key state races, with early focus on unregulated markets ahead of the 2026 cycle.
Macau Police Bust $6.7M Laundering Ring Using Casino Exchange
Macau’s Judiciary Police have dismantled a cross-border money laundering operation that channelled approximately CNY45.6 million ($6.7 million) through illegal currency exchanges linked to casino activity. The case involves 65 suspects across Macau and mainland China, with the network active since early 2025. Investigators say the scheme relied on gamblers to...
Brazil Bill Targets Full Betting Ban Less Than a Year After Regulation
A new bill in Brazil seeks to ban fixed-odds betting nationwide, reversing the 2023 regulatory framework and forcing operators to exit within weeks if passed.
Norwegian Bingo Revenue Drops 20% in 2025 Due to New Gambling Regulations
Bingo revenue in Norway dropped by 20% in 2025, totaling 3.685 billion kroner. This is 930 million kroner less than the previous year.
PAGCOR Reports 6.39% Growth in Philippine Gaming Revenues for 2025
The biggest growth came from online and electronic gaming, which rose by 30.04% to Php201.12 billion. For the first time, online gaming made up more than half of the total revenue, surpassing traditional casinos. While online gaming thrived, licensed casinos experienced a decline. Their earnings dropped by 9.58%, amounting to...
MEF Submits 2025 Public Gaming Report to Parliament for Review
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) submitted its report on the public gaming sector for 2025 to the Italian Parliament on April 14, 2026.
Dutch Gambling Market Stagnates as Illegal Sector Grows – Ksa Report
On 16 April 2026, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) published its latest report, showing that the legal online gambling market in the Netherlands has stayed the same.
Minnesota Advances SF 4511 Bill to Ban Prediction Markets Despite Federal Threat
The bill targets services like Kalshi and Polymarket, which have gained popularity recently. If passed, anyone involved in these markets could face up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Despite opposition from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Minnesota lawmakers are pressing ahead, arguing that these markets...
DC iGaming Bill Sets 29% Tax, Moves to Ban Sweepstakes Model
DC Councilmember Wendell Felder introduced the Internet Gaming and Consumer Protection Act of 2026 on April 9 to legalize online casino gaming and stop sweepstakes-style models in Washington DC.
Brazil Betting Ban Bill Puts 13$Bn Market and Tax Revenue at Risk
Brazil’s National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) has warned that a proposed betting ban could shift activity to illegal operators and disrupt the regulated market.
The Game LLC Secures WLA Level 2, Setting UAE Market Standard
The Game LLC, operator of The UAE Lottery, confirmed on February 10, 2026 that it has achieved Level 2 certification under the World Lottery Association’s Responsible Gaming Framework.
UK Lottery Drops to £843m GGY as iGaming Stays at £1.4bn
The UK Gambling Commission said the UK National Lottery generated £843m in GGY in the three months to September 2025, placing it second behind iGaming at £1.4bn.
NSW Targets Gambling Influencers as Operators Face AU$110,000 Fines
Operators face fines of up to AU$110,000 under the Betting & Racing Act if their influencer partners breach NSW advertising rules.
Black Market Gets Free Pass on UK Ads as Licensed Operators Face Restrictions
Sports Direct directed consumers to an unlicensed gambling affiliate site, exposing a gap in UK advertising enforcement.
New Zealand’s Online Casino Bill Heads for Third Reading as Operators Line Up for 15-Licence Auction
Entain and SkyCity confirm licensing ambitions as the Department of Internal Affairs sets out a tight timeline from 1 May enforcement to December market launch.