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As the sweepstakes business model continues to gain momentum in the iGaming marketplace, many operators are increasingly looking for ways to enter this fast-growing space without all of the traditional complexities that go along with it. Given this shift, Groove has decided to focus more heavily on sweeps with the goal of enhancing scalability, speed, and market access. The company has also indicated that Michael Kitseliuk has been positioned as Sweepstakes Account Manager as a move that signals their commitment to this quickly expanding vertical. Unlocking a New Growth Channel Casinos that run sweepstakes are one of the fastest-growing areas […]

Leading U.S. prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket have announced a set of enhanced market integrity rules designed to address concerns over insider trading risks in political and sports-related contracts. The measures include position limits, participation eligibility criteria, and monitoring mechanisms intended to strengthen the fairness and transparency of markets that have drawn regulatory and public scrutiny. The announcement follows intensified regulatory focus on prediction markets and broader questions about how these platforms should manage and mitigate integrity risks in markets tied to real-world events. New Trading Limits and Participation Criteria Aimed at Insider Trading Prevention Kalshi and Polymarket outlined […]

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has secured accreditation from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) as the first independent testing laboratory authorised to certify iGaming systems in the country. The approval formalises GLI’s role in validating online gaming platforms under PAGCOR’s regulatory framework. According to the company’s official announcement, the accreditation enables GLI to provide independent testing, inspection, and certification services for iGaming operators and suppliers operating within the Philippine market. Accreditation Defines Technical Compliance Role Within PAGCOR Framework The approval establishes GLI as a recognised technical authority within PAGCOR’s compliance structure, responsible for ensuring that gaming systems meet regulatory […]

The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has issued an update to its country risk lists following the latest Financial Action Task Force (FATF) review. The update reflects changes to jurisdictions classified as high-risk or under increased monitoring, requiring licensed operators to reassess their AML/CFT controls. The move aligns the jurisdiction with global standards, reinforcing its position within the international financial crime prevention framework. FATF Revisions Trigger Compliance Adjustments for Operators The updated country list incorporates outcomes from the most recent FATF plenary, which regularly reviews jurisdictions with strategic deficiencies in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regimes. FATF identifies […]

Concerns are intensifying across the UK’s gambling harm prevention sector as the rollout of the statutory gambling levy begins to take shape. Charities and third-sector organisations are questioning funding continuity, operational clarity, and the long-term structure of support services under the new framework. The debate has been amplified by sector voices, including Mark Conway, who highlighted ongoing uncertainty around how the new system will be implemented in practice. Stakeholders involved in treatment and prevention services warn that the transition to a centralised levy model, overseen by bodies such as the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), could disrupt established […]

Arkansas officials and advocacy groups are intensifying efforts to address problem gambling risks as March Madness drives a seasonal spike in sports betting activity. The Arkansas Problem Gambling Council is using the tournament period to highlight growing exposure to gambling-related harm across the state. The initiative aligns with the nationwide Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM), held each March to promote prevention, treatment, and recovery services amid heightened betting engagement. March Madness Drives Seasonal Spike in Gambling Risk Exposure The tournament period has become a focal point for responsible gambling campaigns due to the sharp increase in betting participation. March Madness […]

The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has launched a consultation on new civil penalty regulations that would allow fines to be imposed directly on key individuals within licensed gambling operators. The proposal marks a significant shift from corporate-only enforcement toward personal accountability at the senior management level. The consultation, open until 25 May 2026, forms part of broader legislative reforms linked to anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) obligations across the island’s gambling sector. Personal Accountability Framework Signals Enforcement Shift The proposed framework introduces a new enforcement layer targeting individuals rather than solely licensed entities. Civil penalties […]

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is preparing legislation to prohibit sports betting and casino-style contracts on federally regulated prediction market platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket. The bill aims to close what legislators describe as a regulatory loophole allowing these platforms to operate outside traditional state gambling frameworks. The proposal, led by Senators Adam Schiff and John Curtis, marks one of the most direct federal interventions into prediction markets to date, targeting their expansion into sports-related contracts. Federal Push to Close Prediction Market Loopholes The proposed legislation reflects growing concern in Washington over the classification and oversight of event-based contracts. […]

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has filed a federal lawsuit against DraftKings, seeking to stop the sportsbook operator from using “March Madness” and other tournament-related trademarks in its betting products. The complaint, lodged in the Southern District of Indiana, includes a request for an emergency restraining order. The action centres on DraftKings’ use of terms such as “Final Four”, “Elite Eight”, and “Sweet Sixteen” across its platform during the peak of the NCAA basketball tournament, which the association argues creates unauthorised commercial association with its events. NCAA Escalates Trademark Enforcement Against Betting Integration The lawsuit reflects a tightening stance […]

Nevada’s First Judicial District Court has granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Kalshi, forcing the prediction market platform to immediately cease offering event-based contracts in the state. The ruling, secured by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), marks the first decisive shutdown of the operator at state level in the U.S. The order targets Kalshi’s sports, election, and entertainment contracts, which regulators classify as unlicensed wagering activity under Nevada law, intensifying a broader jurisdictional conflict between state regulators and federal oversight bodies. Nevada Moves to Assert Regulatory Control Over Prediction Markets The court decision signals a clear escalation in […]