A cross-party group of UK MPs has asked the Culture Secretary to suspend planned affordability checks by the Gambling Commission. They cite risks to horseracing, tax revenues, and the regulated betting market.
Wisconsin has barred state employees from using insider information on prediction markets. A federal court also allowed the Ho Chunk Nation’s IGRA claims to proceed.
Brazil now requires betting platforms to block users enrolled in the Desenrola Brasil programme for one year. Operators must suspend accounts, cancel open bets and refund balances.
Colorado lawmakers approved SB 26-131, which would ban sportsbook push notifications and text solicitations. The bill also introduces deposit limits and a credit card funding ban.
Ukraine’s regulator PlayCity has launched a pilot of the DSOM platform to track licensed gambling transactions in near real time. The system aims to improve oversight and tax compliance.
France’s gambling regulator ANJ identified 600,000 high-risk online gamblers in H2 2025. These players accounted for 60% of total online gross gaming revenue.
The Bombay High Court has prohibited the MV Deltin Royale from sailing on Goa’s Mandovi River without certification and court approval. The case highlights regulatory and environmental scrutiny of offshore casinos.
A cited study estimates that 62% of gambling activity in South Africa takes place on unlicensed platforms. Industry representatives point to enforcement gaps and regulatory complexity.
Latvia integrated its gambling regulator into the State Revenue Service on 1 April 2026 following tax increases earlier in the year. The reform combines tax collection and industry supervision under one authority.
Betsson expects a 3 percent revenue decline in Q1 2026 as regulated market share reaches a record 73 percent. Operating income is projected to fall 47 percent.