This week saw regulators worldwide grappling with the balance between industry growth and consumer protection. Indiana tabled a decision on college player props, while the EU faced a petition to ban gambling ads. The UK Gambling Commission, meanwhile, asked operators for ideas to reduce regulatory burdens, signaling a potential shift toward streamlined oversight.
Regulation & Policy
- Indiana Gaming Commission Delays Decision on Banning College Player Prop Bets —
The Indiana Gaming Commission has voted to delay a decision on banning college player prop bets, following a request from the NCAA to prohibit such wagers.
- Could the EU ban online gambling ads? —
Malta has formally opposed a citizen petition calling for an EU-wide ban on online gambling advertisements, according to a report from Focus Gaming News.
- British Gambling Commission calls for industry ideas on reducing regulatory burdens —
The UK Gambling Commission has issued a call to industry stakeholders to submit ideas on how to reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens.
- UKGC asks for feedback on perceived industry burdens —
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued a formal request for feedback from all licensed operators regarding the most significant regulatory burdens currently impacting the…
- More Than Two Dozen Prediction Market Bills Reflect Congressional Attention Not Agreement, Law Experts Say —
Federal lawmakers in the United States have introduced more than two dozen prediction market bills during the current congressional session, reflecting growing attention to the…
- Africa Overview: South Africa and Egypt lash out at offshore illegal gambling —
Authorities in South Africa and Egypt are intensifying their crackdown on unlicensed and illegal gambling operations, according to a report from SBC News.
- Curaçao regulator sets out rules for crypto gambling —
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has introduced a new regulatory framework governing the use of cryptocurrency by gambling operators licensed in Curaçao.
- Ukraine publishes first National Gambling Impact Survey —
Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation has published preliminary findings from the country’s first National Gambling Impact Survey, marking a significant step in…
- Senators Bid to Block CFTC From Using Federal Funds to Sue States in Prediction Market Cases —
A group of 17 Democratic Party Senators, led by Richard Blumenthal, has petitioned a Senate subcommittee to prohibit the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) from using…
- Governing party given clear strategy to end German gambling deadlock —
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Germany’s ruling party, has been presented with a clear strategy to overhaul the country’s struggling gambling market, according to a…
New Licences
- PopOK Gaming strengthens Latin American expansion with Argentina certification —
PopOK Gaming has announced that it has successfully obtained certification for the Argentinian market, marking another milestone in the company’s continued expansion across…
Partnerships
- Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation selects Intralot Canada as technology provider —
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has selected Intralot Canada, the Canadian subsidiary of Bally’s Intralot Group, as its new lottery technology solution…
Product Launches
- Onlyplay presents its latest video slot, Royal Fortune Fruits —
Onlyplay, a game provider known for its creative slot titles, has announced the release of its latest video slot, Royal Fortune Fruits.
People Moves
- Boyd Gaming names new board members —
Boyd Gaming has announced the appointment of Stacia J.
- Mohegan promotes Nathan Cholewa to director of social media —
Mohegan, the US-based gaming and entertainment company, has promoted Nathan Cholewa to the position of director of social media.
Across the Industry
- Indonesian Police Dismantle International Online Gambling Ring in High-Rise Raids —
Indonesian National Police (Polri) have dismantled an international online gambling network, arresting over 300 foreign nationals during raids on a high-rise office building in…
- Chinese Man Arrested in Macao For Selling Fake Casino Chips —
Police in Macao have arrested a Mainland Chinese man accused of selling counterfeit casino chips at an integrated resort in the Cotai district.
- Bally’s feeling the heat in Chicago, Las Vegas as New York construction looms —
Bally’s Corporation is navigating a challenging summer as it contends with mounting pressures on its major projects in Chicago and Las Vegas, while a significant construction…
- Uplatform – Case 2: When high conversion hides weak growth —
Uplatform, a B2B iGaming provider, has issued a cautionary note to operators regarding the interpretation of conversion rate metrics.
- Choctaw Casino & Resort – Pocola plans $140m expansion —
Choctaw Casino & Resort – Pocola, a gaming and hospitality property in Oklahoma, has announced plans for a $140m expansion and renovation project.
- South Korean Police Following up on Rigged Blackjack Allegations at Jeju Casino —
South Korean police have launched an investigation into allegations that a casino in Jeju province rigged blackjack games to ensure customers lost money.
- Gambling is Rife in South Korean Fishing Communities, Say Police —
Police in South Korea have issued a warning about the prevalence of illegal gambling in fishing communities and island regions, following a raid on a clandestine betting group…
- BetConstruct AI is heading to iGB L!VE 2026 —
BetConstruct AI, the artificial intelligence division of the B2B igaming technology provider BetConstruct, has announced its participation in iGB L!VE 2026, scheduled for July…
- Behind the Game by N1 Partners: Anatomy of a strong brand —
N1 Partners, a B2B provider in the iGaming industry, has published an article exploring the anatomy of a strong brand.
- NC Sticks it to Bettors, World Cup Trading Booms, Kalshi Coffers Fatten in This Week’s Bingos & Busts —
This week’s edition of Bingos & Busts from Gambling Insider covers a range of topics including North Carolina’s impact on bettors, a surge in World Cup trading activity, and…
- Prediction market roundup: Will Meta be the next to make leap into new asset class? —
This week’s prediction market news includes speculation about Meta’s potential entry into the asset class, as well as a legal challenge from Kalshi against a new tax in…
- Kingfin case study: How mobile-first approach in Africa delivered $44K in deposits at 130% ROI —
Focus Gaming News has published a case study examining Kingfin’s mobile-first approach in Africa, which reportedly generated $44,000 in deposits and achieved a 130% return on…
- Illinois Gambler Sues DraftKings After $2M Addiction Left Him Suicidal —
A new lawsuit has been filed against DraftKings by an Illinois resident who claims the company’s platform is a “defective product” that creates gambling addicts.
- Polymarket Users Win Millions as Teams Play Out Draws in Final World Cup Group Games —
Polymarket users won millions as teams played out draws in the final World Cup group games, according to a report from CasinoBeats.
- The World Championship 2026 Group Stage: The business case behind the drama — 1xBet analysis —
Focus Gaming News has published an analysis by 1xBet examining the business dynamics behind the group stage of the World Championship 2026.