Posts From: September 2026

The Norwegian government is opening the way for online poker in Norway

The Norwegian  government is proposing a legislative amendment that would allow Norsk Tipping to fulfill its wish to offer online poker. “We know that many Norwegians play online poker. Therefore,...

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Google updates specific ad policies for gambling

Google is widening its gambling advertising certification system from 14 September 2026, expanding requirements first introduced in March 2026 to cover every category under its Gambling and Games policy. The change...

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UK opens consultation on banning unlicensed gambling sponsors

Under current UK legislation, football clubs are able to enter into advertising and sponsorship arrangements with gambling operators which are not licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, so long as...

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Ohio lawmakers introduced bill to ban online sports betting, restrict retail wagering

Ohio lawmakers have introduced a sweeping proposal that would dramatically limit how residents can legally wager on games. Known as the Save Ohio Sports Act, the package would eliminate mobile wagering...

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Rhode Island lawmakers push for expansion of sports betting

Rhode Island lawmakers are considering legislation to expand the state’s single-platform sports betting system to include four to six operators. They are backing legislation in the state Senate that would open up...

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New Jersey senator proposes ban on micro betting

New Jersey is taking significant strides toward regulating certain types of in-game wagering with the advancement of Senate Bill S-2160. This proposal aims to prohibit micro-betting, which refers to live...

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Oklahoma lawmakers veto ban on sweepstakes

Oklahoma legislators have taken decisive action against sweepstakes casinos, successfully overriding Governor Stitt’s veto of Senate Bill 1589 on the final day of the 2026 legislative session. With a strong...

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Wyoming set to bring in more gambling legislation

In 2025, a legislative task force was established to tackle the explosive growth of the multi-billion-dollar gambling industry in the state. This year, lawmakers recognized that further discussions were necessary...

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Oklahoma set to ban sweepstakes 

Oklahoma is on the brink of instituting stricter regulations on online sweepstakes casinos with just one signature required. Senate Bill 1589 has been passed on to Governor Kevin Stitt after...

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Bill to regulate online gambling in Washington viewed by representatives

A proposed bill aimed at establishing an online casino market in Washington, D.C., underwent a thorough hearing on Monday afternoon, showcasing familiar perspectives from both proponents and opponents. The Council...

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