The United Kingdom is considering ratifying the Macolin Convention, an international treaty aimed at combating match-fixing and sports corruption, following a House of Lords evidence session on Thursday. The House of Lords' International Agreements Committee heard testimony that…
The Hellenic Gambling Supervision and Control Commission (EEEP) has initiated a tender process to select a legal and technical partner to enhance player monitoring in Greece's regulated online gambling market. The initiative aims to improve the system for…
The UK Gambling Commission has confirmed its intention to proceed with Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs) for British gamblers, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from gaming and horseracing stakeholders. The checks, which will be introduced in a…
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Danish gambling regulator Spillemyndigheden, formalising a commitment to closer cooperation on compliance, monitoring and enforcement. The agreement was announced shortly after the…
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has signed the state's $34 billion budget into law, introducing a new tax on prediction market operators and raising the tax rate on sports betting. The move positions North Carolina as one of…
Kalshi, a prediction market platform, faced a legal setback in New York as a judge denied its request for a preliminary injunction against the state's Gaming Commission. The decision marks a significant hurdle for the company's operations in…
Michel Groothuizen, Chairman of the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has stated that reforms to Dutch gambling laws must prioritise stronger financial guardianship for consumers and vulnerable players. His comments come as the Dutch parliament, the Kamer, continues to review proposals…
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a statement warning that certain prediction market products may be subject to restrictions on retail sales under European Union financial regulations. The regulator's clarification, reported by Focus Gaming News,…
A campaign to legalise online sports betting in Nebraska has submitted what it says are enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot. Tax Relief Nebraska, the group behind the effort, has delivered nearly 350,000 signatures to the…
The UK Gambling Commission has confirmed the widespread introduction of financial risk assessments (FRAs), a regulatory measure designed to identify customers experiencing financial difficulties due to gambling. The announcement, made on Tuesday, comes despite significant opposition from the…