iGaming Regulation News

Key Points A Nevada judge placed a 14-day restraining order blocking Kalshi from offering sports, election, and entertainment contracts without a license. Regulators say the platform allows unlicensed gambling, while Kalshi states its contracts act as regulated financial instruments. The case joins a wider legal conflict across states, with the final outcome possibly decided by […]

Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis has introduced a ban on political event wagering as part of its revised Standards and Requirements for Internet Gaming. The updated framework, released on 17 March, sets out compliance expectations for operators across sports betting, player protection and system integrity. The prohibition covers bets on elections, leadership contests and by-elections. […]

Australia is facing increasing pressure to regulate the fast-growing blind box toy market, as concerns rise about its similarity to gambling mechanics. Blind boxes are sealed packages that contain random figurines, leaving buyers unaware of what they will receive until after purchase. The category has grown into a global billion-dollar business, driven by brands such […]

Virginia failed to pass legislation that would have legalised online casino gaming after the 2026 session ended on 14 March without a final vote. House Bill 161 ran out of time despite reaching the final stages of the process. Both the House of Delegates and the Senate had already approved their respective versions earlier in […]

Kalshi filed a lawsuit on 12 March against Kris Mayes and several state officials in the US District Court for the District of Arizona. The case targets state efforts to block the company from offering prediction market contracts to residents. Court filings list the defendants as Mayes and the head of the Arizona Department of […]

Key Points Lawmakers propose full revenue fines and stronger control over illegal gambling. The plan includes advertising bans and longer exclusion periods for players. Critics say stricter rules may shift users to offshore platforms. Dutch lawmakers introduced a proposal allowing regulators to impose fines up to 100 per cent of the operator’s annual revenue. This […]

Key Points Prediction markets now open ways for wagering on sports, politics, and personal events, creating a sense of pull where sports betting still stays illegal across states. In Minnesota, lawmakers brought two bills forward to criminalise certain prediction markets and also block sweepstakes-style online casino games, showing clear urgency. The proposed laws carry felony […]

Casino operators in Nebraska have launched a fresh campaign to legalise online gambling through a public vote after legislative efforts failed to progress. The move is supported by local casino companies and top sportsbook brands, with the aim of involving voters via a ballot process later this year.  According to local reports, the proposal includes […]

The Bulgarian Football Union is preparing a statutory amendment to prohibit sports betting for all players, coaches and club personnel. Federation officials say the measure is necessary to protect the integrity of domestic football competitions. The proposal will be presented during the BFU plenary meeting scheduled for 20 March in Sofia. This initiative forms part […]

On March 12, The Commodity Futures Trading Commission released new guidance on the rapid growth of prediction markets, including sports contracts. A staff advisory was issued by the Division of Market Oversight, identified as CFTC Letter No. 26-08, outlining expectations for legal markets offering event-based contracts. It follows an earlier announcement this month on the […]