Prediction market operator Kalshi has agreed to implement a geofencing solution from third-party vendor GeoComply to prevent Nevada residents from accessing its contracts on elections, entertainment, or sporting events. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has given Kalshi…
The UK land-based gaming sector faces fresh fiscal strain as new business rate hikes target gaming halls, while the Gambling Commission finalizes settlement fund allocation. Meanwhile, World Cup betting records are tempered by integrity disputes, and prediction markets…
Alberta's regulated online gambling market has launched with strong early engagement, according to data from GeoComply. The geolocation compliance firm recorded over 3.2 million geolocation checks during the first week of operations, as users logged in or attempted…
The UK's newly appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled a series of economic measures that are set to increase business rates for gaming halls, including licensed Adult Gaming Centres (AGCs). The policy, which also targets vape stores,…
Colombia's government under President Gustavo Petro is making a renewed effort to implement a 19% value-added tax (VAT) on online gambling before the administration leaves office. The move represents the latest attempt to cement the tax measure, which…
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published the findings of its license review into Evolution's £4.75 million regulatory settlement, detailing failures in anti-money laundering (AML) controls and third-party oversight. The regulator concluded that inadequate AML risk assessments, weak…
Today's roundup spans regulatory crackdowns on prediction markets in Wisconsin and France, alongside UK developments on fine allocation and advertising compliance. The industry also sees expansion moves in Ontario and Argentina, while integrity concerns surface around match-fixing and…
The Wisconsin Elections Commission has issued a warning that residents who participate in election prediction markets could face felony charges and be disqualified from voting in the same election. The warning comes ahead of Wisconsin's partisan primary on…
The UK Gambling Commission has decided that future financial penalties imposed on betting companies will be paid into the government’s Consolidated Fund, rather than being directed to third-party organisations. The decision follows a consultation held between February and…
Regulators worldwide are tightening scrutiny on emerging gambling formats, with Wisconsin warning election prediction market traders they could lose voting rights, while UK officials highlight the growing sophistication of match-fixing linked to these platforms. Meanwhile, tribal gaming in…