Tensions flare as FanDuel quietly pushes into unregulated gaming territory, drawing sharp criticism from California’s tribal leaders. Tribal Leaders Call Foul on FanDuel The California Nations Indian Gaming Association is accusing FanDuel of sidestepping the law and threatening tribal sovereignty with its latest foray into prediction markets. “These platforms seek to bypass California law and […]
Finland Breaks the Monopoly: Online Gambling to Open in 2027
Finland is officially ending Veikkaus’ long-standing grip on online gambling, clearing the way for licensed competition starting in July 2027. From One to Many: What’s Changing The ink is dry. President Alexander Stubb has signed off on Finland’s new Gambling Act, and with it comes a major shift: online betting, slots, and casino games will […]
Austria Eyes 2027 Overhaul as Gambling Monopoly Faces Mounting Criticism
As Vienna begins drafting the next round of gambling licenses, operators warn that doubling down on the old monopoly could backfire. Drafting the Future: Ministry Confirms Tender Prep Austria’s Ministry of Finance has officially kicked off the process for the country’s 2027 casino licensing cycle. A new legislative draft is in development, aiming to unify […]
Brazil Sorts Through 25 Betting License Bids as Online Market Booms
Brazil is knee-deep in reviewing license requests from betting operators, as the country’s newly regulated market shows no signs of slowing down. Ministry of Finance Takes the Lead on Licensing The Ministry of Finance is currently evaluating 25 applications from companies aiming to enter Brazil’s fast-expanding online betting space. Under the new rules, only those […]
Betway Bows Out of Portugal as Super Group Refocuses Its Global Play
The Betway brand is officially out of Portugal. Super Group pulled the plug after the country’s gambling regulator, SRIJ, accepted the company’s request to cancel its local license—part of a broader effort to tighten focus on markets with better long-term returns. Portugal Didn’t Make the Cut Betway first entered Portugal in 2020, but despite joining […]
Indiana’s Sweepstakes Crackdown Sparks New Fire Under Online Casino Legalization Debate
With lawmakers divided and sweepstakes casinos still operating in legal limbo, Indiana’s iGaming future may hinge on how far the legislature is willing to go this session. Split Over Sweeps Could Be a Backdoor to iGaming The latest attempt to ban online sweepstakes casinos in Indiana is doing more than targeting a legally murky gambling […]
DraftKings Hit With Class-Action Over Alleged Responsible Gambling Violations
A Michigan gambler is suing DraftKings, claiming the sportsbook let him—and potentially thousands of others—blow past mandatory cooling-off periods meant to curb compulsive betting. Seven States, One Big Legal Headache Filed in late December in Michigan federal court, the lawsuit by Michael Koester alleges DraftKings ignored responsible gambling laws in Michigan, Colorado, Connecticut, Indiana, Iowa, […]
New York’s ORACLE Act Targets Sports Contracts on Prediction Markets
A proposed New York law could force platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket to rethink how they operate in the state. Crackdown on Sports Contracts in the Cards New York lawmakers are considering a bill that would put strict limits on prediction market platforms, particularly those offering sports-related contracts. The ORACLE Act (Assembly Bill A09251), introduced […]
Hacksaw’s Smoking Dragon Slot Delivers Chill Vibes, Big Multipliers
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Swintt Strikes Big in Germany with Entain Deal
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