The UK House of Lords has renewed calls for further gambling reforms, with peers arguing that current protections are not enough to shield young people from gambling-related harm. During a recent debate, proposals were put forward for additional…
Today's roundup spans regulatory shifts from the UK to Japan, enforcement actions in Rwanda, and major deals reshaping the industry. Operators face new tax pressures and compliance demands, while prediction markets draw legal scrutiny.
Gaming hall operators in the UK are warning that a proposed increase in Machine Games Duty (MGD) could threaten jobs and investment, according to a new industry survey. The survey highlights concerns over a proposal from the Social…
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed Senate Bill 2749 into law, officially recognizing gambling disorder as part of the state's Substance Use Disorder Act. The new law expands the role of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)…
New guidance in New Zealand has clarified that gambling advertisements must not reference luck, fate, or rituals, and that personal endorsements are banned. The rules also strictly prohibit appealing to minors in any iGaming marketing.The guidance, reported by…
The Japanese government is considering issuing geoblocking orders against online casino platforms, according to a report from the Yomiuri Shimbun. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has not ruled out the possibility, despite reservations from critics.The ministry…
Today's roundup covers Brazil's government-backed push to ban online casinos, significant legal setbacks for prediction markets in the US, and a flurry of partnerships and product launches across the industry. Also featured are key financial results and regulatory…
The Brazilian federal government has signaled its support for Bill No. 2,258/2026, a legislative proposal designed to ban online casino gaming within the country's regulated gambling market. The move, reported by Focus Gaming News, marks a significant potential…
Brazil's National Congress is set to resume its winter recess on 3 August, with the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva intensifying efforts to pass a bill that would ban online casino games in the country.…
A federal judge in Wisconsin has denied the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) request to block the state from enforcing its gambling laws against prediction market operators. The court ruled that sports-event contracts are unlikely to constitute swaps…