iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

Key Points Gibraltar gave its first prediction markets licence to Predict Street Ltd under the gambling law framework. The step comes as a response to pressure from rising UK gambling taxes on operators. This stands differently from Europe where many regions restrict such platforms strongly. Gibraltar Licences First Prediction Markets Operator Gibraltar has now given […]

Key Points Alberta will start regulated online gambling on July 13, 2026 and stop Play Alberta’s monopoly control. Operators need registration, must pay fees, and follow rules under AGLC and AiGC systems. The province expects growth and revenue through a 20% revenue share structure. Alberta to Start Regulated Online Gambling Market Alberta will launch its […]

Key Points Washington allows college sports betting at tribal casinos, including in-state teams, starting June 2026 after rollout. Strict rules apply with no online betting and bans on prop bets, micro-bets, and coaching-related wagers. Law protects athletes with fines, jail terms, and lifetime betting bans for harassment. Washington Broadens Athletics Gambling to Cover University Competition […]

The Department of Justice has entered a new agreement with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation to strengthen enforcement of the country’s long-standing ban on government workers entering casinos. The memorandum of agreement, signed on Monday, is the first arrangement of its kind in which a government agency will provide PAGCOR with a full list […]

The Dutch Gaming Authority, KSA, and Denmark’s Spillemyndigheden have launched a joint communications initiative linking seven gambling regulators across Europe. The KSA travelled to Denmark to formally introduce the European Regulators’ Network on Communication. The first meeting brought together regulators and communication specialists from seven countries. Their focus was on shared communication challenges, especially how […]

A coalition of Native American tribes and 10 tribal associations, including the Indian Gaming Association, has filed an amicus brief supporting Arizona’s response to a motion for preliminary injunction brought by Kalshi. The hearing is set for Friday and is shaping into a defining legal battle over how federal financial regulation intersects with state and […]

Key Points GambleAware stopped work on 31 March 2026 after twenty years, ending its role in the UK for harm prevention, research, and treatment. This shutdown comes with reforms, where a new levy system starts and Remote Gaming Duty moves up to 40 per cent. The change process creates breaks in services and brings worry […]

Key Points William Hill plans to close close to 200 UK betting shops from late May, shaking nearly 15 per cent of its retail network and placing up to 1,500 jobs in danger. This move comes after tax changes, where Remote Gaming Duty jumps from 21 per cent to 40 per cent, with more betting […]

BetMGM has started removing credit card deposits from its US platforms. An official statement was released noting that users can no longer add new credit cards from 31 March 2026. Existing cards will continue to function for a limited period before being withdrawn. The company has not confirmed a final deadline for complete removal. This […]

Italy is set to publish the final version of its legislative decree on land-based gambling reform by 10 April. The draft is currently under review by the Unified Conference, representing the nation’s 20 regions and 100 municipal authorities. The reform process started in 2023 with a focus on digital gambling, leading to a new licensing […]