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Starting April 1, 2026, NHS Wales will launch a new gambling helpline and specialist treatment service, marking a major step forward in addressing gambling‑related harms across the country. This initiative is part of the Welsh Government’s ongoing commitment to improving public health and mental wellbeing by offering dedicated support to individuals affected by gambling addiction. By integrating this service into the existing NHS infrastructure, Wales is aiming to improve accessibility and ensure that people receive timely, effective help, whether through remote services or in-person care at NHS facilities. The new service will provide open access support, allowing individuals to seek […]

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has unveiled his Fiscal Year 2027 budget blueprint, which includes a proposal to significantly raise tax rates on casino table game revenue outside of Chicago’s casino framework. The plan would align table games with the more progressive tax brackets currently applied to slots and other gaming devices, creating a steeper rate structure that is expected to generate tens of millions in new annual taxes. This move comes as the state seeks stable revenue sources amid ongoing fiscal pressures, including funding for education, infrastructure, and public services. Lawmakers in Springfield will now debate the proposal’s merits as part […]

Utah’s legislature has introduced a significant change to the state’s gambling laws with the introduction of HB243, a bill designed to ban proposition betting within state borders. This move marks Utah’s commitment to tightening gambling regulations as the state continues to grapple with the rise of emerging gambling products that blur the lines of traditional betting models. Proposition betting refers to placing bets on specific outcomes tied to individual actions or events, such as the number of goals scored in a game or the performance of a particular player. While this type of betting has become increasingly popular in digital […]

The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator, has issued an important update clarifying its stance on the use of influencers and streamers in online gambling advertising. In response to growing concerns about the influence of social media figures on younger, more vulnerable audiences, the KSA has confirmed that influencers and other online personalities are now explicitly prohibited from being used in gambling advertisements. This clarification is part of the country’s broader efforts to tighten the reins on gambling promotion and protect consumers, especially youth, from potentially harmful exposure to gambling-related content. This move marks a significant extension of the role‑model […]

France’s gambling regulator, L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has stepped up enforcement against crypto‑based prediction market platforms it deems to be operating without the necessary authorisations and therefore constituting unauthorised gambling activity within French territory. The move underscores widening regulatory scrutiny on non‑traditional wagering products that fall outside the country’s tightly controlled gaming regime. Key Insights from ANJ’s Latest Move on Illegal Gambling In its latest enforcement action, France’s gambling authority, ANJ, has moved to block certain prediction market platforms that it deems to be operating outside the boundaries of the country’s gambling laws. This crackdown highlights the increasing regulatory […]

U.S.-based prediction market platform Kalshi has recently faced significant legal challenges over its use of NCAA-branded event names, particularly March Madness, as part of its event contracts. After a request from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Kalshi removed references to these trademarks, highlighting the ongoing friction between online gambling regulations and intellectual property rights in the U.S. market. Kalshi, along with other similar platforms, offers event contracts that allow users to trade based on the outcomes of various events, from sports competitions to political predictions. However, the use of protected event names, such as “March Madness” or “Super Bowl”, […]

The Philippine government has initiated the creation of a new National Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Strategy (NACS) covering 2026–2030, following a directive from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.. The strategy aims to align the country’s enforcement efforts with global standards, strengthening its fight against financial crime, especially in the iGaming sector.  Under Memorandum Circular No. 113, signed on February 12, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has been tasked with overseeing the drafting process. The directive also encourages government agencies and local units to align their plans with the strategy, creating a cohesive approach to AML compliance. Coordinated Government Response […]

The Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC) has formalised a requirement that all operators seeking to enter the province’s regulated online gambling market must first secure RG Check accreditation, making independent responsible gambling verification a central pillar of its player protection framework. The move embeds measurable safety standards into the early stages of market approval rather than as post-licence compliance obligations. The decision reflects Alberta’s objective to prioritise player protection as a market foundation ahead of a planned 2026 launch. By mandating third-party evaluation through the Responsible Gambling Council’s RG Check programme, the province is signalling that accreditation and ongoing compliance will […]

The UK government has launched a formal consultation to prohibit unlicensed gambling operators from sponsoring British sports teams, including Premier League clubs, as part of an intensified crackdown on the illegal gambling market. The move aims to prevent offshore operators from using high-profile sports partnerships to build brand recognition among UK audiences while operating outside domestic regulatory safeguards. The proposal forms part of a wider enforcement strategy targeting illegal gambling, which ministers have linked to organised crime networks and consumer exploitation. Officials argue that allowing unlicensed operators visibility through elite sport undermines the UK’s regulated gambling framework and exposes consumers […]

Ireland’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld complaints against two sponsored YouTube advertisements published by operator TonyBet, ruling that the content breached core provisions of the Irish advertising code by portraying gambling as a source of income and by downplaying associated risks. The advertisements have been ordered withdrawn and may not reappear in their current form. The rulings were published in the ASA’s February 2026 “Recent Complaint Decisions” bulletin, covering marketing communications across digital and broadcast platforms that were found to contravene national advertising standards. ASA Finds TonyBet Ads Breached Social Responsibility Standards According to the published adjudication, one TonyBet […]