UKGC Fines Betfred Operator $1.2M Over Social Responsibility Failures
Following an investigation into Petfre Limited, operator of Betfred, the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) found numerous social responsibility failures.
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Anjouan iGaming License Application Checklist: Preparation Tips
In this article, iGaming consultant Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore, explores what operators need to prepare before applying for an Anjouan iGaming license, from compliance policies and corporate records to the common mistakes that can delay approval.
South Korean Gang Assaults Family for Illegal Gambling Site Funds
A court has jailed three members of a violent South Korean gang who assaulted and tied up a family as part of a botched bid to steal money from an illegal betting site.
Jakarta Emerges as Illegal Gambling Hub in Indonesia
Jakarta and the surrounding metropolitan area have become the de facto center of Indonesia’s illegal gambling industry, according to the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK).
Kalshi Faces Setback in Michigan Sports Betting Market
Days after losing a bid to move into federal court, Kalshi suffered another defeat Monday when a Michigan judge temporarily barred the company from offering sports event contracts.
MGM Springfield Fined $25,000 Over College Baseball Betting
MGM Springfield has been fined $25,000 for offering bets on a Northeastern University men’s baseball game, breaching state rules on college team betting.
US Senators Call for CFTC Probe into Polymarket Marketing
Two US senators have called on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to investigate allegations that prediction market operator Polymarket used staged trading videos, simulated betting activity, and undisclosed influencer marketing to promote its platform.
West Virginia Delays Greenbrier Casino License Renewal
West Virginia’s only resort casino is facing a short-term licensing issue—but it may be resolved within days.
UKGC to Part Ways with Executive Director Tim Miller
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that it will be parting ways with its executive director of policy and research, Tim Miller.
New Mexico lawmaker urges talks on tribal gaming compact for online
Lawsuits over Kalshi have prompted a New Mexico lawmaker to call for negotiations on the state's tribal gaming compact, with a proposal to legalize statewide online sports betting and collect taxes from the activity.
Kalshi sues Illinois over prediction market regulations ahead of July
Prediction market operator Kalshi has filed a lawsuit against the state of Illinois, seeking to block new taxes and licensing requirements that would classify the company as a sports betting operator beginning July 1.
Dutch Gambling Association Sues Meta Over Illegal Ads
Dutch gambling trade association VNLOK has launched legal action against Meta and filed a complaint with the European Commission over the continued display of illegal online gambling advertisements on Facebook and Instagram targeting users in the Netherlands.