The pushback against prediction markets is intensifying, with former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chair Gary Gensler and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) joining the list of opponents. The growing opposition highlights ongoing regulatory and industry concerns over…
Spain’s government has approved a Royal Decree introducing joint deposit limits for online gambling, a move that licensed operators warn could be costly to implement. The decree, signed by Minister of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and the 2030…
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a lawsuit against the state of Kentucky, marking the ninth state the federal regulator has taken legal action against in its ongoing effort to assert authority over prediction markets. The…
Ukraine's national gambling regulator, PlayCity, has announced a new cooperation agreement aimed at combating advertisements for unlicensed gambling on the streaming platform Kick. The regulator stated that it is working directly with Kick to report and block channels…
Georgia has unveiled draft legislation that would introduce a new licensing category for international online gambling operators. Submitted to parliament under an accelerated legislative process, the proposed amendments to the law “On the Organisation of Lotteries, Gambling and…
The Spanish government has approved a new Royal Decree that will introduce a deposit limits system for betting companies and their customers. The measure, confirmed this week, represents the latest in a series of regulatory changes affecting the…
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has issued new regulations specifically targeting cryptocurrency gambling operations, setting a mid-2027 deadline for licensed operators to achieve full compliance. The move marks a significant step in the jurisdiction's efforts to modernize its…
Spain's recent approval of a new system of joint deposit limits has drawn sharp criticism from Jdigital, the country's online gambling trade association, which warns that the measure could drive players toward unregulated black-market operators. The regulation, which…
The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) and the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) have publicly endorsed the federal government's intensified efforts to crack down on illegal betting operations. The organizations specifically voiced support for measures…
The Netherlands' recent increase in gambling tax has generated significantly less revenue than initially projected, according to a new report. The findings have sparked debate about the effectiveness of high taxation in regulated gambling markets and whether such…