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Minnesota’s Prediction Market Ban Blocked by Federal Judge
A federal judge has temporarily halted Minnesota’s pioneering attempt to completely ban prediction markets. U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez granted a preliminary injunction preventing the state from enforcing this ban,…
Italian Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Betting Operations in Agrigento
Illegal gambling operations in Agrigento faced a serious blow as Italian authorities shut down two unlicensed betting centers, slapping fines totaling over €20,000. This move, revealed last Friday, involved the…
DrawHouse Warns of Potential VAT Impact on UK Prize Draw Operators
HMRC’s New VAT Stance DrawHouse, a prominent B2B prize-draw platform, has sounded the alarm on the possible reinterpretation of VAT rules by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) that could impact…
Pennsylvania Bill Seeks Regulation of Prediction Markets
House Bill 2711, a new proposal in Pennsylvania, aims to introduce state regulation for prediction markets and allow for sports event contracts. The bill, spearheaded by Representative Tarik Khan, has…
CFTC Warns Against Broad Self-Certifications for Event Contracts
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Division of Market Oversight recently issued an advisory to event contract market operators. The warning is against filing overly broad self-certifications that lump together…
UK Prize Draw Operators Face Uncertainty Over VAT Imposition
Concerns are mounting among UK prize draw operators regarding recent changes in VAT policy that could impact their bottom line. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revised its stance, now…
Evolution Reaches Settlement with UK Gambling Commission
Evolution Gaming has secured a €4.75 million settlement with the UK Gambling Commission after authorities found its content on unlicensed websites. The Commission, in revealing the details, noted it had…
Italy Shuts Down Illegal Gambling Venues in Sicily Sweep
The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) has shuttered two illegal betting venues in a sweep across Sicily. The enforcement action—part of a larger crackdown on unlicensed operations—also resulted in…
Svenska Spel Pushes Back Against Responsible Gambling Criticism
Sweden’s state-owned gambling operator, Svenska Spel, has firmly denied claims that it’s scaling back its commitment to responsible gambling. Following an editorial in Aftonbladet, the company was accused of prioritizing…
Gambling Commission Contemplated Suspending Evolution’s License Amid Compliance Failures
The UK’s Gambling Commission considered suspending Evolution’s supply license after detecting that its live casino games were being offered on unlicensed websites accessible to UK players. This follows a recent…
Fertitta Execs Secure Nevada Licensing Amidst Caesars Acquisition Uncertainty
The Nevada Gaming Commission has given the green light to two Fertitta Entertainment executives, Richard Liem and Steven Scheinthal, as the company progresses with its ambitious $17.6 billion acquisition of…
1X2 Network Leverages World Cup Surge with Post-Tournament Casino Content
The World Cup’s conclusion has left the iGaming industry shifting gears from using football frenzies to maintaining user engagement. Many operators, having seen traffic spikes during the tournament, now face…
World Cup Betting Breaks Records in France
French World Cup betting shattered records during the 2026 tournament, with France’s gambling regulator, L’Autorite Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), confirming remarkable figures. Bettors placed over €1.3 billion in wagers, doubling…
Crypto.com’s OG Sues Washington Over Gambling Enforcement
OG, a prediction market platform operated by a Crypto.com subsidiary, has filed a lawsuit against Washington state, escalating tensions over gambling regulation. The legal action, lodged in the U.S. District…