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Curaçao Gambling Bill Raises Offshore Standards

Curaçao’s parliament has approved the long-awaited National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK), replacing the island’s decades-old master-licence structure with direct, individually vetted permits. The reform ends years of light-touch oversight and ushers in tougher compliance checks for hundreds of online slots operators, casino platforms and sportsbook brands that have relied on Curaçao servers to […]

Ex-Tory MP Admits Guilt in UK Election Betting Case

Former Conservative MP Craig Williams and former Conservative Party worker Amy Hind have admitted cheating offences linked to wagers on the timing of the United Kingdom’s 2024 general election. The pair entered guilty pleas under Section 42(1)(a) of the Gambling Act 2005 after prosecutors alleged they used confidential information about the election date before it […]

Tim Miller to Leave UK Gambling Commission in September

Tim Miller will step down from his role as Executive Director of Policy and Research at the UK Gambling Commission in September 2026, ending a decade at the regulator during one of the most significant periods of change for Britain’s gambling sector. The Commission confirmed that Miller will move into an international advisory role outside the UK’s […]

Betfred.com Operator to Pay £900,000 After UKGC Probe

An investigation by the UK Gambling Commission has resulted in Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited, the company behind Betfred.com, agreeing to pay £900,000 after the regulator identified shortcomings in its safer gambling procedures. The settlement follows a compliance assessment that uncovered weaknesses in how the operator monitored customer behaviour and responded to signs of potential gambling-related harm. Alongside […]

Bally’s Hires Lori Lightfoot for Chicago VGT Dispute

Bally’s has retained former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s law firm as it prepares for a potential legal challenge against the City of Chicago over its decision to allow video gambling terminals, adding another chapter to an increasingly contentious dispute surrounding the city’s first casino. The casino operator confirmed that RKF Global PLLC, where Lightfoot is a […]

Las Vegas Strip Gaming Revenue Jumps in May

The Las Vegas Strip recorded one of its strongest months on record in May, as casino revenue climbed sharply on increased slot play, baccarat activity and a packed entertainment calendar that brought more visitors to the city. According to figures from the Nevada Gaming Control Board, Strip casinos generated $807.9 million in gross gaming revenue during the […]

DraftKings Debuts DKeX to Expand Prediction Markets

DraftKings has introduced DKeX, a proprietary prediction markets exchange that will operate within the DraftKings: Sports & Casino app, marking a significant expansion of the company’s efforts in the growing prediction markets sector. The new exchange is fully owned and operated by DraftKings and functions under a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) license obtained through […]

Hong Kong Arrests 19 in Football Match-Fixing Probe

Hong Kong authorities have arrested 19 people, including football players and coaches, following a joint anti-corruption and law enforcement operation targeting an alleged match-fixing and illegal betting network linked to the local football community. The operation, codenamed “Double-edged,” was carried out on June 23 by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and the Hong Kong […]

SEGG Media Sues White Diamond Research for $20M

SEGG Media has launched legal proceedings against White Diamond Research and its principal, Adam Gefvert, seeking $20 million in damages over claims that a June 10 research report contained false and misleading statements that harmed the company and its shareholders. The civil complaint, filed in Tarrant County District Court in Texas on June 26, 2026, […]

CFTC Reportedly Investigating Polymarket Operations

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is conducting an extensive investigation into prediction market operator Polymarket, according to reports citing a person familiar with the matter. Although the regulator has not disclosed the scope or timeline of the inquiry, the reported investigation follows recent scrutiny of the company’s marketing practices and marks a notable […]