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The UK Gambling Commission has stepped up its defence of planned Financial Risk Assessments, as debate over affordability checks continues to split regulators, operators and consumer groups.  Speaking at the Ethical Gambling Forum, Tim Miller, Executive Director of Research and Policy, positioned the proposal as a replacement for inconsistent practices already in use across the […]

French authorities have launched an investigation after a bettor won $34,000 on a weather-based wager, raising concerns about possible manipulation of temperature data at Charles de Gaulle Airport. The case centres around activity on Polymarket, where users placed high-value bets tied to recorded daily temperatures. Since early April, unusual spikes in evening readings at the […]

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed a lawsuit against Wisconsin, escalating the legal conflict between federal regulators and state authorities over prediction markets. The case focuses on platforms including Kalshi, Polymarket, Robinhood, Crypto.com and Coinbase, which offer contracts about real-world outcomes such as elections and economic events. Wisconsin action prompts federal response Wisconsin initiated […]

Hacksaw Gaming CEO has revealed the business’ intentions to invest in early-stage companies. The company reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2026, with revenue rising 28.1% year-on-year to €57.6m. Its adjusted operating profit reached €47.4m at an 82% margin, representing a 27.3% increase from the prior year.  For the quarter, overall profit […]

Ukrainian gambling regulator, PlayCity, has revoked the licence of Favbet Game Slots and imposed a record fine of UAH933 million (around $21.17 million) following a compliance investigation. The probe identified 108 gaming machines that failed to meet certification standards, stating concerns about fairness and compliance.  Established in 2025 to replace KRAIL, PlayCity oversees licensing, compliance […]

Caesars Entertainment reported a 2.7% year-on-year increase in group revenue for the first quarter, supported by strong digital growth. Revenue for the three months to 31 March reached $2.87bn, up from $2.79bn in the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA rose by 0.3% to $887m. The main revenue was driven by the digital segment, which […]

Kansspelautoriteit has taken action against Holland Casino Online and Vbet over the offering of sports bets linked to own goals. This review was triggered by an external report which found that both operators had repeatedly offered markets on whether a player would score an own goal.  The KSA classified these bets as falling outside permitted […]

The Swedish Gambling Authority has launched a supervisory review into how licensed operators handle players who set higher monthly deposit limits. The regulator confirmed on 27 April that the exercise will focus on whether companies are meeting their duty of care, particularly towards younger players. Under the review, operators are required to contact any customer […]

Sky Betting and Gaming has won a major data protection appeal after it was established that the High Court wrongfully voided a problem gambler’s consent to marketing due to his addiction. The case centred on whether the operator acted unlawfully by using cookies, tracking personal data and sending targeted marketing to an anonymised customer known […]

VICI Properties is expected to complete its acquisition of seven Nevada casino properties from Golden Entertainment by 30 April. Golden Entertainment shareholders approved the transaction at a meeting on 31 March. With regulatory approvals secured, both parties are moving toward finalising the $1.16bn deal. The sale forms part of a broader restructuring plan at Golden […]