Dan Keene has been named permanent CEO of the Alberta iGaming Corporation ahead of the province’s regulated iGaming market launch on July 13. The corporation will oversee private operator agreements.
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.
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.
Ohio and Colorado are reviewing bans on credit card deposits for online betting, while major operators such as BetMGM and Caesars have already ended the payment option nationwide.
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.
Dr James Noyes has asked the UK Department of Culture, Media and Sport to pause financial risk checks on gambling. He cites concerns about transparency and effectiveness.
A YouGov survey found 65% of UK bettors would refuse to provide financial documents for affordability checks. Industry bodies warn of potential customer migration to unregulated operators.
1xBet has obtained a licence in Brazil and reports holding approvals in more than 34 regulated markets. The company says most licences were secured after 2020.