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Representatives Blake Moore (R‑UT) and Salud Carbajal (D‑CA) have introduced the Event Contract Enforcement Act in the U.S. House of Representatives, a bipartisan proposal aimed at addressing growing concerns around unregulated prediction markets. The bill seeks to amend the Commodity Exchange Act and impose stricter federal oversight on event-based trading platforms. Under the proposed legislation, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) would be empowered to prohibit certain types of event contracts, specifically those linked to sensitive or controversial subjects such as national security, public safety, and major public events. Lawmakers emphasised that such markets pose risks to both consumer protection […]

Jay Clayton, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and former SEC chair, has offered crucial insights into the growing conversation around the regulation of prediction markets. During a recent CNBC interview, Clayton highlighted the challenges posed by retail participation in these markets, suggesting that they require a fundamentally different regulatory approach compared to institutional markets. Clayton’s comments underscore the need for regulators to adapt to the evolving landscape of financial markets, especially as retail participation continues to rise. While institutional markets often involve sophisticated liquidity providers and end users, retail markets feature participants with varying levels of […]

Nevada gaming regulators have issued an urgent cybersecurity warning to casinos, urging operators to strengthen their protective measures in response to a surge in cyber threats. The advisory highlights a growing frequency of cyberattacks targeting sensitive gaming data and financial information across the state. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) warns that cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting vulnerabilities within casino systems. Operators must act promptly to identify and address weaknesses in order to safeguard both their operations and customer data. Impact on Operators and Industry Compliance The rising threat of cyberattacks is shifting operational priorities for casinos. As regulators impose stricter […]

Ukraine’s state budget has received over 72 million UAH (~ €1.4 M) from the licensing fees of the first lottery operators in more than a decade. This event marks a pivotal moment in Ukraine’s gambling regulatory landscape, with major licensed operators such as MSL, Patriot, and UNL leading the charge. The licensing not only provides substantial revenue for the state but also signifies a larger government effort to regulate and professionalise the gambling market. The licensing of these operators follows years of efforts to bring Ukraine’s gambling sector into a structured and transparent framework, addressing the challenges of illegal operations that […]

Dutch gambling industry organisations have warned that planned increases to the country’s gambling tax could significantly undermine the regulated market, reducing government revenue while accelerating the growth of illegal operators targeting Dutch players. Trade body Vergunde Nederlandse Online Kansspelaanbieders (VNLOK) said the measure risks producing the opposite of its intended fiscal impact. According to the organisation, the policy could result in €43.5 million less tax revenue than projected while simultaneously strengthening the unlicensed gambling sector. The warning comes as the Netherlands prepares for a staged rise in gambling tax rates, which increased from 30.5% to 34.2% in 2025 and is […]

Two US senators have introduced new legislation aimed at preventing federal officials from trading on prediction market platforms, citing concerns that access to non-public government information could create opportunities for corruption. The proposed End Prediction Market Corruption Act, introduced by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota), would prohibit the President, Vice President, members of Congress and certain senior government officials from buying or selling event contracts tied to real-world outcomes. The initiative reflects growing scrutiny in Washington around the rapid expansion of prediction markets, which allow users to trade contracts on political, economic and geopolitical outcomes. What The […]

Sweden’s regulated gambling market generated SEK 28.2 bn (€2.5 bn) in gross gaming revenue in 2025, according to the latest annual report published by the Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen). The regulator’s findings indicate continued growth driven primarily by online gambling, even as authorities highlight persistent challenges related to offshore competition and channelisation rates, which may hinder the effectiveness of the regulated market in achieving its intended goals. The report forms part of the regulator’s annual assessment of Sweden’s gambling market following the country’s 2019 licensing reform, which introduced a regulated framework for private operators alongside state-controlled gambling products. Key Market […]

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has published a new industry-wide Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Statement of Principles for the regulated UK betting and gaming sector, releasing the framework ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March. The initiative establishes a shared framework for inclusive workplace standards across operators, technology providers and retail betting businesses represented by the council, which collectively account for more than 90% of Britain’s regulated gambling market. What The BGC’s DEI Principles Mean For The Betting Sector The principles aim to provide a baseline framework for member companies to develop inclusive workplace policies while aligning […]

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has introduced mandatory player availability reports for teams participating in the 2026 Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, including financial penalties for non-compliance. The reporting framework is designed to address betting-related integrity risks surrounding March Madness, one of the most heavily wagered sporting events in the United States. The initiative will run as a pilot program during the 2026 tournaments before the NCAA decides whether to expand it to other championships. What the NCAA’s March Madness Reporting Rules Mean for Betting Integrity The new framework formalises how teams disclose player availability and introduces […]

State legislatures across the United States are navigating a tumultuous 2026 gambling bill landscape, with Virginia inching closer to a unified iGaming framework while Mississippi’s efforts to expand mobile sports betting and ban sweepstakes casinos continue to stall. As lawmakers weigh economic opportunities and regulatory safeguards, the diverging paths in these states underline the broader legislative challenges facing regulated online gambling and wagering expansion. Virginia: iGaming Bills Head to Conference Negotiations In Virginia, competing gambling bills that cleared their respective chambers, including proposals to legalize online casino gaming, have now been sent to a conference committee after House and Senate […]