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The sports betting landscape in the United States has changed considerably over the last few years, with 39 states having legalized this form of gambling since 2018. Prior to 2018, sports betting was illegal in the U.S., but a Supreme … Continue reading →

It’s a question increasingly asked by regulators, researchers, and the guardians of vulnerable players, and one that’s becoming harder for the games industry to ignore. To understand why loot boxes are testing their legally set limits and, at times, crossing … Continue reading →

Pope Leo XIV has called attention to the ‘scourge of gambling,’ as he says it ‘ruins many families.’ The head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City became pope in May of 2025, with this statement being one … Continue reading →

The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) says it is doubling down on illegal gambling, as it seizes 6,725 illegal slot machines. The enforcement is a collective effort from 2025, with a total of $14,474,336 having been seized in actions against … Continue reading →

The sports betting company Entain has given an insight into the world’s most popular betting events, with the Grand National once again taking the crown. The company owns brands that operate around the world, including Ladbrokes (UK and Australia), Coral … Continue reading →

Nevada is asking the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to deny Kalshi’s request to pause the case while it appeals, saying the company is unlikely to win and can’t use federal law to sidestep state gambling rules. … Continue reading →

The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) is suing the City of Chicago over a new sports betting tax and licensing plan that was approved as part of the city’s $16.6 billion budget. According to court filings and budget documents, the group … Continue reading →

A gambling company, Sportsbet, reportedly leaned on Australia’s communications watchdog to tone down the wording of a public enforcement announcement, according to documents released under freedom of information laws. ABC News reports that in 2022, the Australian Communications and Media … Continue reading →

With the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship underway at Alexandra Palace in London, top-ranked players such as teen sensation Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, and Michael van Gerwen are vying for the bumper £1,000,000 winners’ prize and the Sid Waddell trophy, … Continue reading →

The Netherlands gambling authority, known as Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has issued a notice to TOTO Online for “violating the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act.” The regulator says the company has fallen short in the ongoing control of business … Continue reading →