Romania has handed gambling licensing powers to local authorities, creating regulatory uncertainty for land-based operators and accelerating a shift toward online gambling.
Spain’s gambling regulator has temporarily blocked Polymarket and Kalshi for operating without licences. A final decision is expected within months.
A California judge issued a 45-day injunction blocking new blackjack-style and player-dealer regulations. The court found regulators may have exceeded their authority.
Sporttrade will end US sportsbook operations by late June as multiple states report strong iGaming growth in April. New Jersey and Pennsylvania lead in total revenue.
A Kyiv court has declared Premier Palace Casino bankrupt and ordered a 12 month liquidation after recognising more than UAH380 million in creditor claims.
OMNIPLAY is expanding from the Philippines into regulated markets in Europe and later North America. The supplier plans phased growth, localised content, and limited initial operator partnerships.
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.
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.
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.
Coinbase’s legal chief says Wisconsin’s lawsuit over prediction markets could escalate to the US Supreme Court. The dispute centers on whether state or federal authorities regulate these platforms.