The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) recently expressed concerns about election trading, generating backlash from two major prediction markets in the United States. On Tuesday, the WEC released a public notice …
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Regulations & Licenses
Mauritius Revamps Gambling Regulation with Budget Changes
by Sienna Marques 3 minutes readMauritius is set to eliminate an entire category of gambling licenses and enhance its regulatory oversight of casinos as part of its 2026/27 budget. The government will fully repeal hotel …
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Regulations & Licenses
Bulgaria Rejects Opposition Proposals for Gambling Tax Increase and Ad Restrictions
by Sienna Marques 2 minutes readThe Bulgarian government has rejected calls from opposition parties to implement a significant rise in gambling taxes and stricter regulations on advertising. This decision comes despite the admission that the …
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Regulations & Licenses
Lottery Associations Press for Regulation of Prediction Markets
by Sienna Marques 4 minutes readThe rise of prediction markets is drawing scrutiny from global lottery associations, prompting a call for stricter licensing and regulation for platforms offering these gaming-style contracts. On Tuesday, the North …
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Regulations & Licenses
Kenya High Court Halts New Gambling Licensing Framework
by Sienna Marques 3 minutes readThe High Court of Kenya has placed a suspension on the country's new gambling licensing framework. On Monday, Justice William Musyoka issued a stay order against the Gambling Control (Licensing) …
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Regulations & Licenses
Tabcorp Faces AU$2.7 Million Fine for Telemarketing Violations
by Sienna Marques 2 minutes readTabcorp Holdings Limited, a prominent wagering and media company in Australia, has been fined over AU$2.7 million (approximately US$1.8 million) by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). ACMA announced …
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Technology
Softswiss Launches Tech Race Summit to Promote iGaming Technology Dialogue
by Sienna Marques 2 minutes readSoftswiss, in collaboration with iGB and ICE, is set to launch the Tech Race Summit 2026, an event aimed at fostering discussions on engineering and technology within the iGaming industry. …
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Sports Betting
Cardinals’ Scout Ryan Gold Denies Wrongdoing in NFL Betting Case
by Sienna Marques 2 minutes readJust days after the NFL announced its first sports betting suspension in nearly three years, a prominent figure from the Arizona Cardinals has firmly denied any misconduct. Ryan Gold, the …
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Regulations & Licenses
GCGRA Appoints Dr. Ahmad Hesham as General Counsel
by Sienna Marques 2 minutes readThe General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has announced the appointment of Dr. Ahmad Hesham as its new general counsel and board secretary. Dr. Hesham brings over 25 years of …
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Regulations & Licenses
Spelinspektionen Highlights Influencers in Black Market Gambling Promotion
by Sienna Marques 3 minutes readA recent report from Sweden's gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, has highlighted the role of influencers in promoting unlicensed online gambling to consumers. This trend is particularly concerning in demographics favored by …
