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 the US hit a record $46.2bn, and Bulgaria rejected proposals for a total gambling ad ban.
Regulation & Policy
- Wisconsin Threatens Residents Could Lose Right to Vote for Gambling on Prediction Markets — The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) has issued a stark warning to state residents, cautioning that participation in election betting on prediction markets could result in the…
- Alabama to address potential gambling regulation in the next quadrennium, lawmaker says — Alabama State Representative Chris Blackshear has indicated that the state is likely to take up the issue of gambling regulation during the next quadrennium, which begins next…
- Consolidated Fund to receive regulatory settlement money — The UK Gambling Commission has announced that funds from regulatory settlements will now be directed to the Consolidated Fund, following a consultation launched in February.
- Proposals for gambling tax rise and advertising ban rejected in Bulgaria — The Bulgarian government has rejected opposition proposals to raise gambling taxes and ban most gambling advertising in densely populated areas, according to Focus Gaming News.
- Bulgaria’s Finance Ministry rejects total gambling ad ban — Bulgaria’s Finance Ministry has rejected proposals to implement a total ban on gambling advertising, pushing back against calls from opposition parties for stricter industry…
- Kenya High Court suspends new gambling licensing framework — Kenya’s High Court has suspended the implementation of a new gambling licensing framework following a legal challenge that argued the regulation’s capital requirements were…
- Bulgaria rejects opposition gambling ad blanket ban and tax hike proposals — Bulgaria’s government has rejected opposition proposals to impose a blanket ban on gambling advertising and to raise taxes on the industry, according to reports from iGaming…
- Wisconsin Warns Election Prediction Market Traders They Could Face Felony Charges — The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) has issued a stark warning to residents who trade election prediction market contracts, stating that such activity could result in felony…
- Mauritius budget scraps hotel casino licences and expands casino tax monitoring — Mauritius has announced a sweeping overhaul of its gambling regulatory framework as part of the national budget, abolishing the hotel casino licence category and expanding the…
Fines & Penalties
- Gambling operator called out for using footballers’ likenesses in World Cup ads — The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has reprimanded operator TonyBet for using characters resembling well-known footballers in World Cup advertisements, a…
- Tabcorp fined AU$2.7m for telemarketing and spam law breaches — Australian wagering and gaming giant Tabcorp has been fined AU$2.7m for breaches of telemarketing and spam laws, the latest in a series of regulatory actions against the operator…
- TAB telecom breaches lead to AU$2.7m fine — Tabcorp Holdings’ flagship brand TAB has been ordered to pay a AU$2.7m (€1.4m) penalty following breaches of Australian marketing and consumer rights regulations.
Deals & Acquisitions
- Bragg Gaming Group closes acquisition of Drayton International — Bragg Gaming Group has completed its acquisition of Drayton International, a move that expands the company’s content and technology portfolio in the iGaming sector.
Product Launches
- Polymarket Self-Certifies Arrest & Pandemic Contracts as Congress Hears How Certification Process is Robust — Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform, has self-certified contracts allowing users to wager on arrests and pandemics.
- Resorts World New York City adds 1,400 slot machines on reopened first floor — Resorts World New York City has reopened its first floor with the addition of 1,400 slot machines, bringing the total number of slot machines at the property to 3,900.
- Galaxsys expands its slot portfolio with Rise of Frogs: Book Legacy — Galaxsys has expanded its slot portfolio with the launch of Rise of Frogs: Book Legacy, a new title that blends classic line-based gameplay with innovative bonus mechanics.
People Moves
- BHA hires new Chair amidst UK political battle against affordability and tax — The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has appointed a new Chair, a move that comes as the UK racing and betting sectors face heightened political scrutiny over affordability…
Across the Industry
- UK Officials Warn Match-Fixing Growing More Sophisticated as Prediction Markets Draw Scrutiny — Senior officials from the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) have warned that match-fixing is becoming increasingly sophisticated, driven by organised crime,…
- Authorities Approve Wynn Palace Expansion Plans as Macao VIP Spending Slumps — The Macao government has approved expansion plans for the Wynn Palace integrated casino-resort, allowing the construction of a new luxury hotel tower that will increase the…
- New York Casino Unveils Slots Floor, Reveals Plans to Become Largest Integrated Resort in US — Resorts World New York City, the first casino in New York, has unveiled a new slots floor and announced plans for the next phase of its $5.5 billion expansion project, aiming to…
- NIGC reports $46.2bn in 2025 gross gaming revenues — The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has reported that tribal gaming operations in the United States generated $46.2bn in gross gaming revenue (GGR) for fiscal year 2025,…
- Lower Tiers of Football & Tennis Increasingly Targeted By International Criminal Gangs, DCMS Testifies — The UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has warned that international criminal gangs are increasingly targeting lower tiers of football and tennis, as the House of…
- No suspicious betting detected during World Cup, FIFA says — FIFA has announced that its Integrity Task Force found no evidence of suspicious betting activity during the 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
- Pennsylvania gaming revenue falls 1.73% in June — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has reported that total gaming revenue in the state reached $535.3m in June, marking a 1.73% decline compared to the $544.7m recorded in June…
- World Cup and esports drive solid quarter for BETBY — Sportsbook solutions provider BETBY has reported strong year-over-year growth for the first half of 2025, driven by increased player activity and major sporting events.
- Maltese regulator warns of igaming sites “impersonating MGA-licensed operators” — The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a public warning about a pattern of websites that it says are impersonating MGA-licensed operators to mislead consumers.
- World Cup betting integrity kept intact by FIFA and partnering watchdogs — FIFA has confirmed that no suspicious betting activity was detected during the 2026 World Cup, according to the governing body’s integrity monitoring taskforce.
- Regulatory exchange and high-level networking define SBC Summit Tbilisi 2026 — The fourth edition of SBC Summit Tbilisi took place on July 15-16, drawing gaming industry leaders, operators, and regulators for discussions on market growth across Eastern…
- Kambi Group posts revenue of €45.9m for Q2 — Kambi Group has reported revenue of €45.9m for the second quarter of 2026, representing a 13.5 per cent increase year-on-year.
- Fast Track releases fourth episode of “From Zero to a Hundred” podcast — Fast Track, a provider of player engagement and retention solutions for the iGaming industry, has released the fourth episode of its podcast series “From Zero to a Hundred.” The…
- The technology challenges every iGaming CTO is facing — SOFTSWISS CTO Sergey Kastukevich has called for greater collaboration and best practice sharing among technologists in the iGaming sector, highlighting the technology challenges…
- How to use popular slot games to create more effective igaming creatives: 1xSlots — 1xSlots has published guidance for iGaming affiliates on how to improve campaign performance by strategically selecting slot games for creative assets.
- BETBY builds on strong start to 2026 with solid H1 sportsbook growth — BETBY, the Tier 1 sportsbook supplier, has reported solid year-on-year growth across its business during the first half of 2026, building on a strong start to the year.
- Resorts World NYC Advances $5.5B Expansion With New Slots, Phase Two Groundbreaking — Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) is pressing ahead with its $5.5 billion expansion, unveiling an expanded first-floor gaming area featuring 1,400 additional slot machines and…
- UN advises coordinated efforts against illegal gambling in Southeast Asia — The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has issued a report calling for coordinated international efforts to combat illegal gambling in Southeast Asia, warning that…
- Kambi “turns corner to growth” as World Cup boosts trading — Kambi has raised its EBITDA guidance for the full year after a strong second-quarter performance, with the FIFA World Cup expected to drive further revenue and profit growth in…
- Regulatory exchange and high-level networking define SBC Summit Tbilisi 2026 — SBC Summit Tbilisi 2026 took place last week at the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace, drawing attendees from across Eastern Europe, Central Asia and beyond.
- The big four Andy Burnham cabinet choices for the UK betting industry — Andy Burnham, the newly appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has begun forming his cabinet, with significant implications for the country’s betting industry.
- FanDuel, DraftKings Want Philadelphia Sports Betting Addiction Lawsuit Dismissed — FanDuel and DraftKings are seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by two Philadelphia men who allege that the sportsbooks’ mobile apps contributed to their gambling addiction.
- US Indian gaming had another record year in FY25, but challenges lay ahead — US Indian gaming reached a new all-time high in fiscal year 2025, according to data reported by iGaming Business.