Posts From: April 2026

ACMA blocks 19 illegal gambling sites

The ACMA has requested that Australian internet service providers (ISPs) block more illegal online gambling and affiliate marketing sites, after investigations found these services to be operating in breach of...

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ACMA issues warning to Harris Bookmaking for self-exclusion breach

Harris Bookmaking Pty Ltd, trading as Chasebet, has been issued with a formal warning after failing to adequately promote BetStop – the National Self-Exclusion Register. An ACMA investigation found Chasebet did not adequately promote...

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Ohio reuglator issues Kalshi with $5m fine over alleged unlicensed gambling

The Ohio Casino Control Commission is seeking to fine Kalshi, a prediction market platform, $5 million for allegedly offering unlicensed sports gaming contracts in the state. Kalshi has argued that...

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Hong Kong puts launch of basketball betting on hold

The Hong Kong government confirmed on Monday that it would suspend its launch of basketball betting. The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau said in a email statement on Tuesday that...

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Dutch gambling regulator issues AML directive to Unibet

The Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) has issued a directive to Optdeck Service Limited for violating the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act (Wwft). Optdeck Service Limited offers gambling services in...

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Wisconsin governor signs online sports betting bill into law

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday signed legislation legalizing online sports betting, making Wisconsin the 33rd state to allow the practice. Legal wagering is not expected to begin for several...

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Maine Governor signs bills to outlaw sweepstake games 

Maine’s legislature has passed a bill prohibiting online sweepstakes casinos and websites that mimic casino gambling through promotional methods. The new law introduces civil fines up to $100,000 and enables...

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Australia acts on gambling ad reform

A partial ban on gambling advertising designed to protect children from exposure to harm has been unveiled by the Australian prime minister as part of a package of reforms advocates...

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Washington Governor signs bill to amend sports betting laws

Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed a bill that expands tribal sports betting and furthers gaming regulations as the state deals with illegal online gambling. The new law extends sports betting...

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New York regulator proposes new safeguards for sports betting

Governor Hochul is proposing new measures aimed at preventing underage sports betting and strengthening protections for New Yorkers who gamble. The proposals, outlined as part of her 2026 State of...

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