The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has authorised DraftKings to launch multi-state internet poker in Michigan, enabling the operator to share player pools with Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The approval marks a significant expansion of DraftKings' online poker…
Today's roundup covers landmark EU court decisions on platform liability for gambling ads, Germany's shift to a tiered stake system for online slots, and a slight decline in UK gambling participation. Also featured are US facial recognition proposals,…
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that Google may be held liable for gambling advertisements appearing on its YouTube platform, in a decision that could have broader implications for social media companies across…
The German gambling regulator has replaced the previous flat stake limit for online slots with a new tiered system, a move welcomed by the licensed gambling sector in Germany. The change, introduced at the start of the month…
The UK government launches a consultation to ban unlicensed gambling sponsorship in sport, while Evolution agrees to a £4.75m settlement with the UKGC. Meanwhile, prediction markets face regulatory clashes in the US and Latin America, and Germany raises…
Plannatech has secured approval from the Ohio Casino Control Commission to operate Prime Sports in the state, marking a significant step in the revival of the online sportsbook. The license was granted during a commission meeting on Wednesday,…
The UK government has opened a consultation on a proposed ban on unlicensed gambling sponsorship in sport, a move that could make entering sponsorship deals with unlicensed operators a criminal offence. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport…
Today's roundup covers a wave of regulatory developments, from UK calls for a national gambling database to Ireland's anti-underage campaign and EU AML consultations. Meanwhile, market launches in Alberta and multi-state poker in the US signal continued growth,…
Canada's financial intelligence unit, FINTRAC, has imposed a fine of C$212,025 (US$149,700) on the Atlantic Lottery Corporation for violations of the country's anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing laws. The penalty, issued on May 29, follows a compliance review…
The Social Market Foundation (SMF), a UK-based think tank, has called for the creation of a national gambling database as part of a broader push to treat problem gambling as a public health issue. The proposal, published recently,…