VBET, the flagship B2C brand of BetConstruct, has announced plans to strengthen its presence in the Dutch online gambling market during the 2026 World Cup summer. The operator identified the Netherlands as a key growth market in Europe,…
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…
The Armenian government has ordered the closure of the nation's largest casino, Shangri La Casino, after revoking its operating permit. The Ministry of Economy took the decision following an on-site inspection in March 2026 that allegedly uncovered irregularities.…
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has unanimously approved a US$25,000 fine against MGM Springfield for improperly offering wagering on a college baseball game. The penalty stems from the casino briefly offering betting on a Northeastern University baseball game…
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is reportedly developing a prediction market application that could compete with established platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket. The project, internally referred to as Arena, was commissioned by Meta…
A new survey conducted by Politico and Public First has revealed a significant divergence in American attitudes toward prediction markets, with sports-related contracts receiving majority support while election-linked markets face considerable public resistance. The poll, which surveyed a…
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…