The Dutch Supreme Court has ruled that online gambling contracts concluded before 1 October 2021 are not automatically void. Players cannot automatically reclaim losses from unlicensed operators in the pre-regulation period.
VGW founder Laurence Escalante has stepped down as CEO and Chairman after six months on leave. The move comes as the company faces regulatory pressure in the United States.
A San Francisco court has stopped California regulators from banning blackjack and limiting third party bankers in cardrooms. An appeal is considered as the dispute with tribal nations continues.
The Dutch Supreme Court confirmed that online gambling contracts concluded before October 2021 are legally valid. Former customers cannot reclaim losses solely because operators lacked a Dutch licence under the previous law.
Kalshi and Polymarket have requested that a federal judge block Minnesota from enforcing its ban on prediction market operators. The dispute now moves to federal court.
South Africa generated $5.2 billion in gross win in 2025, with 63% coming from online gambling. Nigeria ranked second as regulatory fragmentation shapes growth.
Austria has published draft rules to liberalise its online gambling market by October 2027. The framework sets a €10m capital requirement, strict deposit caps, and new enforcement powers.
A Michigan court has ordered Kalshi to stop offering sports event contracts in the state and to implement licensed third-party geolocation controls. The company faces a potential $120,000 daily fine for non compliance.
A Massachusetts state judge has permitted prosecutors to expand their legal case against Kalshi. The ongoing dispute with the Attorney General will continue in court.
Ontario’s gambling regulator has fined Great Canadian Entertainment C$120,000 for installing unauthorized bill validator software at four casinos. The operator may appeal within 15 days.