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Chile's Internal Revenue Service has introduced a mechanism requiring offshore online gambling operators to register and pay taxes on revenue from Chilean players. The resolution targets operators without a physical presence in the country.
Polymarket has cut ties with George Santos following an insider trading investigation. The move comes amid a week that also saw a New York bar place a $5,000 bet on the Knicks.
CardPlayer reporter Michael Kaplan published an article detailing Seoul's underground poker scene, which operates mostly illegally. The piece describes private games involving celebrities and wealthy businessmen in secret locations.
Massachusetts authorities issued a consumer advisory ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, warning the public against using illegal online gambling operators. The advisory was jointly released by the Attorney General's Office, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, and the…
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 gambling. The request seeks to clarify consumer messaging and regulatory oversight.
Singapore police are investigating 30 suspects in connection with illegal online gambling and financial crimes. The operation uncovered links to unlawful gambling activities.
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.
The UK's advertising regulators have launched a new compliance initiative targeting gambling ads on social media that may appeal to under-18s. The move increases scrutiny on operators but is viewed by some as a progressive step toward tighter…
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. The incident has raised regulatory concerns about the legality of such…
The Malta Gaming Authority has advised licensed operators to enhance monitoring protocols ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Malta joins regulators in South Africa, France, and the Netherlands in issuing similar warnings about the upcoming tournament.
