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Spelinspektionen has proposed a new set of regulations for Spelpaus, its nationwide self-exclusion tool.  The Swedish Gambling Authority has commenced a consultation process on proposed changes to the service, aimed at enhancing the offering for those needing help, as well … Continue reading →

The German gambling regulator, known as Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has ‘urgently’ warned against participation in social betting. The regulator has reminded people that social betting, which the GGL says also includes entertainment betting, are not eligible for permission … Continue reading →

PredictIt is set to relaunch in the United States as a fully fledged and approved political prediction platform after Aristotle confirmed that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved its applications.  The company that services PredictIt has received the … Continue reading →

The Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria has become one of the latest to express opposition to the California Assembly Bill 831. If this bill were to go into effect, it would make it unlawful for any person or entity … Continue reading →

The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) has opened a lawsuit against Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) Holdings and MW Services (trading as WOW Vegas), seeking almost $44 million in unpaid state taxes and penalties.  A major driver for the legal action … Continue reading →

The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) is investigating multiple alleged illegal gambling operations throughout the Californian city, with five search warrants having just taken place. On September 3, 2025, officers assigned to Mission Station, Tenderloin Station, Narcotics Division, Citywide Plainclothes … Continue reading →

The sports betting brand ‘bwin’ has now announced its official partnership with the National Football League as it becomes the ‘Official Sports Betting Partner of the NFL in Spain.’ This alliance comes ahead of the first official NFL game in … Continue reading →

The Alameda Police Department has seized various items of evidence related to an illegal gambling investigation, including slot machines and cash. The Alameda Police Department followed up on reports of a possible illegal gambling den. After a detailed investigation, officers … Continue reading →

ESET researchers have uncovered a professional Chinese cybercrime group that’s manipulating SEO to boost traffic to gambling websites. Nicknamed GhostRedirector by cybersecurity software company ESET, the bad actor is believed to have compromised at least 65 Windows servers located mainly … Continue reading →

Kalshi rolled out its first player prop bets just in time for kickoff Thursday night, letting users wager on who will score touchdowns in Week 1 NFL games. First, next, anytime, or even multiple trips to the end zone are … Continue reading →