Australia’s proposed betting ad restrictions have reopened the argument over whether the government is protecting viewers or merely trimming the edges of a much larger problem. Senate Scrutiny Puts The Bill Under Pressure Australia’s latest attempt to curb gambling advertising is facing criticism from reform campaigners, broadcasters and politicians as a Senate committee reviews the […]
Gambling Regulation
New York Targets Kalshi With Lawsuit Worth Up to $36 Billion
New York wants Kalshi treated like an unlicensed sportsbook, while the prediction-market operator insists its federal status puts it beyond state gambling control. New York Calls It Gambling, Full Stop New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James have sued KalshiEX, accusing the company of operating an illegal gambling platform without approval from […]
South African Bookmakers Push to Keep Prediction Markets Outside Legal Gambling
South Africa’s bookmakers want prediction platforms blocked until lawmakers create clear rules covering licenses, consumer safeguards, taxation, and market integrity. Polymarket Wagering Sparks Regulatory Alarm The South African Bookmakers’ Association has urged regulators to keep offshore prediction markets out of the country’s licensed gambling sector. Its call follows reports that more than R700,000 was wagered […]
Montenegro Pushes Back Against 80-Metre Betting Shop Rule
Montenegro’s Finance Ministry says the proposed restriction would protect established gambling operators without removing a single existing betting shop. Ministry Says Proposal Misses Its Target Montenegro’s Finance Ministry has urged MPs to reject an amendment requiring at least 80 metres between new betting venues. The proposal, submitted by New Serb Democracy MPs Vaso Obradović and […]
Nevada Lawmakers Target Sports Prediction Markets With Federal Ban
A bipartisan House bill would block federally regulated exchanges from offering sports prediction markets and casino-style contracts while returning control to state and tribal gaming authorities. Nevada Duo Takes Aim at Prediction Platforms Nevada Representatives Steven Horsford and Mark Amodei have introduced legislation designed to ban sports betting and casino-style products on federally regulated prediction […]
North Macedonia Hands Online Gambling to the State
North Macedonia’s new gambling law creates a state-run online monopoly while tightening rules for betting shops, casinos, advertising and social-media giveaways. Private Operators Are Shut Out North Macedonia has ended private control of licensed online gambling. The new Law on Games of Chance and Entertainment Games took effect on 14 July 2026 after being adopted […]
New Zealand Opens Online Casino License Race, but Players Must Wait
New Zealand has started vetting online casino operators, though the fully licensed market is not expected to arrive until 2027. First Step Is Vetting, Not a Casino Launch New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs has opened the expression-of-interest stage for companies seeking an online casino license. Submissions opened on July 17 and close on August […]
Botswana Gambling Authority Hands CEO Role to Moruntshi Kemorwale
Moruntshi Kemorwale has secured the permanent top job after steering Botswana’s Gambling Authority on an acting basis for 11 months. An Insider Takes the Helm Botswana’s Gambling Authority has appointed Moruntshi Kemorwale as its substantive Chief Executive Officer, ending an 11-month spell in which he held the position on an acting basis. The appointment was […]
Germany Raises Online Slot Stake Cap to €5 Under New Tiered Rules
German players can now stake more on licensed online slots, although the €5 ceiling is reserved for older customers who meet a 90-day eligibility requirement. New Limits Depend on Age and Account History Germany has replaced its flat €1 online slot stake cap with a tiered system that came into force on July 1, 2026. […]
MPs Demand Answers from Gambling Commission Over Financial Risk Checks
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has given the Gambling Commission until 24 July 2026 to explain how its planned financial risk assessments will work and what they could mean for ordinary bettors. Five Questions Put the Regulator on the Spot Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage has written to Gambling Commission Acting CEO Sarah Gardner […]
