This week saw a wave of regulatory actions targeting gambling and prediction markets across multiple jurisdictions. From bipartisan safer gambling bills in Pennsylvania to a lawsuit against Kalshi in New Mexico, authorities are tightening oversight. Meanwhile, the UK launched AI monitoring of gambling ads, and Greece proposed a comprehensive gambling overhaul.
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Regulation & Policy
- Bipartisan bills to propose safer gambling measures in Pennsylvania — Two Pennsylvania house representatives are preparing bipartisan bills to introduce safer gambling measures, including deposit and marketing rules and a ban on credit card gambling.
- AI monitoring of gambling ads to launch in the UK — The UK’s Committee of Advertising Practice will launch an AI-based monitoring system on June 11 to scan social media for gambling ads violating the CAP Code.
- Greek government lays out proposed overhaul of gambling regulations — The Greek Ministry of Finance and National Economy has introduced an omnibus bill to overhaul gambling regulations.
- Chile announces mechanism to tax offshore gambling operators — Chile’s Internal Revenue Service has introduced a mechanism requiring offshore online gambling operators to register and pay taxes on revenue from Chilean players.
- US lawmakers seek FTC review of prediction market marketing and consumer messaging — Nine Democratic US House representatives have asked the FTC to review prediction market marketing practices, citing concerns that operators may be promoting their offerings as…
- UK gambling adverts under more regulatory pressure – but could it be progression? — The UK’s advertising regulators have launched a new compliance initiative targeting gambling ads on social media that may appeal to under-18s.
- Prediction Market Concerns in South Korea as Trader Scoops $160K in Mayoral Election Contract — Lawyers in South Korea have warned that trading on prediction markets could violate gambling laws after a Polymarket user profited $160,000 from a Seoul mayoral election contract.
- MGA urges bookmakers to tighten monitoring ahead of 2026 World Cup — The Malta Gaming Authority has advised licensed operators to enhance monitoring protocols ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
- The VPN dilemma: A regulatory loophole or gambling’s red herring? — The UK Gambling Commission faces challenges in measuring illegal gambling due to increasing VPN usage, which obscures the true scale of the black market and complicates…
Deals & Acquisitions
- Bally’s Intralot CEO talks evoke LSE delisting, debt control and global shakeup — Bally’s Intralot CEO Robeson Reeves discussed the proposed acquisition of Evoke, which would be one of the largest M&A deals in the UK gambling sector.
- Bally’s Intralot Agrees to Acquire Evoke, Including William Hill & 888 Brands — Bally’s Intralot has agreed to acquire Evoke, the parent company of William Hill and 888 brands.
Product Launches
- Onlyplay presents its latest video slot, Liberty Rush — Onlyplay has launched Liberty Rush, a 5×3 video slot themed around American symbols and celebration.
- What is Kalshi’s New ‘Bloomberg Terminal’ & Who Gets to Use It? — Kalshi is piloting a new interface for highly engaged traders, allowing management of multiple positions in event contracts.
- bet365 embraces gamification in World Cup planning — Bet365 is incorporating gamification features into its World Cup trading operations ahead of the 2026 tournament.
- EGT made its first installation in Iceland — EGT has completed its first installation in Iceland at Casino Haspenna in Reykjavik, the country’s largest gaming venue.
- Protected: FA CHAI Gaming launches Revolver Hare slot — FA CHAI Gaming has launched a new slot game titled Revolver Hare.
Across the Industry
- Horse Racing at a Crossroads with Computer-Assisted Wagering — New York is implementing changes to horse racing regulations amid concerns about computer-assisted wagering.
- Prediction market roundup: Polymarket severs ties with Santos amid insider trading probe — Polymarket has cut ties with George Santos following an insider trading investigation.
- CardPlayer Reporter Provides Rare Look Into Seoul’s (Mostly Illegal) Poker Scene — CardPlayer reporter Michael Kaplan published an article detailing Seoul’s underground poker scene, which operates mostly illegally.
- Massachusetts issues consumer advisory ahead of World Cup — Massachusetts authorities issued a consumer advisory ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, warning the public against using illegal online gambling operators.
- Maryland casino revenue decreases in May — Maryland’s six casinos generated $170m in combined revenue in May, a 3.7% decrease year-on-year and a slight drop from April’s $172.2m, according to the Maryland Lottery and…
- 1xPartners presents manual to help affiliates monetise football traffic — 1xPartners, the affiliate program of 1xBet, has released a free manual for affiliates to optimize football traffic during the 2026 World Cup.
- 2026 Belmont Stakes Betting Guide: Odds, Post Positions & Predictions — The 158th Belmont Stakes will take place on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course, with post time at 7:04 p.m.
- Singapore police probe 30 suspects in illegal online gambling investigation — Singapore police are investigating 30 suspects in connection with illegal online gambling and financial crimes.
- Soft2Bet wins two EGR B2B Awards for mobile and casino software innovation — Soft2Bet won two EGR B2B Awards for Innovation in Mobile and Innovation in Casino Software at the 2026 ceremony.
- New Mexico files lawsuit against Kalshi — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a lawsuit against Kalshi and KalshiEX, alleging the prediction platform unlawfully offers online sports betting in the state.
- Russian Far Eastern Gambling Zone Green-Lights Plans to Build $273M Casino — Russian authorities have approved plans for a $273 million casino complex in the Far Eastern gambling zone.
- 1spin4win calls on the igaming community to support children’s healthcare in Kenya — 1spin4win has launched United for Impact, a charitable initiative supporting children with cancer and CNS-related conditions in Kenya.
- Spanish La Liga Soccer Club Owners Allegedly Wagered Over $1M Against Team at Kalshi — Owners of a Spanish La Liga soccer club allegedly placed a $1 million bet against their own team on Kalshi, winning after a 1-0 victory.
- UK gambling industry generated £4.5 billion in GGY during Q4 2025, says Gambling Commission — The UK Gambling Commission reported that the gambling industry generated £4.5 billion in gross gambling yield (GGY) during Q4 2025, a 2.27% increase from £4.4 billion in Q4 2024.