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On July 3, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a formal legal opinion determining that daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests – including pick’em and draft-style games offered by platforms such as DraftKings, FanDuel, and Underdog—are considered illegal gambling under state law. The opinion was published in response to a request from Assemblymember Tom Lackey, in…

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As online gambling gains traction in the Philippines, lawmakers and regulators are taking coordinated steps to limit the role that digital financial platforms play in enabling access to betting websites and apps. A series of proposed laws and central bank policies aim to restrict how e-wallet services promote, facilitate, or connect users to gambling operations,…

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As digital assets continue to integrate into the global financial system, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is urging countries to take faster, more decisive action against their misuse. In its sixth targeted update on the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) rules for virtual assets (VAs) and virtual asset service providers (VASPs),…

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On June 30, 2025, Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden introduced the Online Casino Gambling Bill, setting the stage for a significant shift in the country’s approach to online casino regulation. The bill, which aims to regulate an industry that has long operated in a grey market, seeks to establish a robust framework focused…

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Following its successful second reading, Bill 48—officially known as the iGaming Alberta Act—is preparing to undergo rigorous clause-by-clause analysis in the Alberta Legislative Assembly. This next critical phase involves discussions within the Committee of the Whole, where Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) will closely examine and debate individual sections of the proposed law, considering…

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In November 2021, a report emerged accusing Evolution AB, a leader in the online gaming sector, of operating in black markets, including countries under U.S. sanctions such as Syria, Iran, and Sudan. The report, submitted by the law firm Calcagni & Kanefsky LLP (C-K) to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) and the…

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The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), in partnership with Pobal, has launched a nationwide call for input to guide the development of Ireland’s new Social Impact Fund. The fund, created under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, will be financed through a levy imposed on licensed gambling operators and is intended to support a wide…

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Florida’s sweeping gambling reform initiative, House Bill 1467, is progressing through the state legislature, even as it encounters strong resistance from veterans’ groups, horse racing interests, and the amusement industry. Introduced by Republican Representatives John Snyder and Adam Anderson, the bill proposes a series of changes to the state’s gambling laws, including stricter enforcement against…

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On April 16, 2025, Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) launched its regulatory agenda for the 2025-2026 biennium, placing a strong emphasis on responsible gambling and the prevention of addiction. This follows the country’s recent legal online gambling market launch on January 1, 2025, and a public consultation held from February to March that…

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Money launderers in Australia clean AU$1.1 billion (US$698 million) yearly through illegal gambling operations. Law enforcement teams have shut down five illegal casinos in Sydney in the last year. These underground gambling operations pose a growing challenge to authorities. Licensed operators now face tougher Australian gambling laws and increased regulatory scrutiny. The Australian Communications and…

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The road to legalizing land-based casinos in Brazil has faced several delays, with the controversial bill PL 2,234/2022 still awaiting a full vote in the Brazilian Senate. Despite being approved by the Justice and Citizenship Committee in June of the previous year, the bill has seen repeated postponements. However, Senator Irajá, a key proponent of…

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The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has opened an investigation into sports prediction markets operating without a license in the state. These platforms, which allow users to place financial stakes on the outcome of sporting events, have raised red flags over the lack of consumer safeguards and regulatory oversight. In an announcement made on April…

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The United Arab Emirates continues shaping its commercial gaming and lottery market, issuing fresh vendor licences and securing new partnerships to support regulatory compliance and secure operations. Novomatic and EQL Games have become the latest recipients of vendor licences from the UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), while the national lottery operator, The Game…

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Rising geopolitical tensions between China and the United States are casting a shadow over Macau’s economic prospects for 2025, as experts caution that retaliatory tariff measures are likely to have indirect but far-reaching consequences for the city’s tourism and gaming sectors. Trade Conflict Clouds Economic Confidence The latest round of tit-for-tat trade measures has seen…

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The Thai government has postponed a parliamentary debate on a controversial bill seeking to legalize casinos in the country. Initially scheduled for Wednesday, the debate on the Integrated Entertainment Business Bill will instead be postponed to a later session amid mounting opposition from various civil, religious, and political groups. This delay comes as the government…

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