Bulgarian players could see gambling brands disappear from even more everyday spaces if lawmakers approve a new attempt to tighten the country’s advertising restrictions. Lawmakers Want Remaining Ad Loopholes Closed Bulgaria is considering another expansion of its gambling advertising rules, with new legislation aimed at promotions that can still reach consumers through branding, sponsorships and […]
Sports Betting Regulation
Canada Draws a Regulatory Line Around Sports Prediction Markets
Canadian financial regulators say sports and entertainment event contracts should sit outside securities law, handing provincial gaming regulators a clearer role in deciding how these products are treated. Sports Event Contracts Are Not Securities The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) have issued fresh guidance on prediction markets, focusing on contracts […]
Mobile Sports Betting Faces November Vote in Nebraska
Nebraska voters will decide on November 3 whether sports betting can move from racetrack casinos to mobile apps, with two certified ballot measures covering both legalization and regulation. Two Measures Put Mobile Betting Before Voters Nebraska’s online sports betting debate is officially heading to the ballot after the Secretary of State certified two initiatives backed […]
Australia Plans One-Stop Opt-Out for Online Gambling Ads
Australia is moving toward a national system that would let consumers shut off wagering ads across online platforms without hunting through the settings of every individual service. One Register Instead of a Settings Hunt The Australian federal government is preparing to introduce a Wagering Advertising Opt-out Register as part of a wider package of gambling […]
Ohio Bill Takes Aim at Online Sports Betting Apps
A new Ohio proposal would shut down mobile sportsbooks, slash popular bet types, and force players back to retail counters if it ever clears the legislature. Mobile Betting Faces the Chopping Block Ohio’s sports betting market could be in for a hard reset. House Bill 971, dubbed the Save Ohio Sports Act, has been introduced […]
Nevada Blocks Polymarket as Prediction Market Fight Gets Messier
Nevada has won a preliminary injunction against Polymarket, adding another court win to its campaign against prediction markets that look a lot like betting in a nicer suit. Judge Sides With Nevada Regulators The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) said Judge Jason Woodbury of the First Judicial District Court granted its motion for a preliminary […]
Missouri Sports Betting: Regulatory Roadblocks Push Launch to Fall 2025
Missouri sports bettors will need to exercise patience as the state’s anticipated summer 2025 wagering launch faces significant delays. A procedural dispute between regulatory bodies has pushed the timeline back several months, with sports betting now unlikely to debut until late August 2025 at the earliest. Emergency Rules Rejected, Standard Process Required The Missouri Gaming […]
