22 May 2026
Armenia is considering tougher controls on illegal online gambling, including website blocking and payment restrictions. The reforms would also strengthen market monitoring
There are growing calls in The Netherlands for the minimum age requirement for legal gambling to be increased after a recent study revealed a growing debt crisis in young people aged between 18 and 24. Dutch lawmaker Meryam Sümer called for raising the online gambling age to 24 amid rising youth debt and concerns over Buy Now Pay Later products
Members from the prediction market industry were cross-examined at a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing, led by Sen. Ted Cruz as lawmakers aim to get to grips with an exploding industry. The issue of integrity in sports and whether prediction markets impinge on the rights of sovereign states were among the topics discussed.
Neuquén has extended casino concessions while linking renewals to hotel and tourism investment. The new framework also raises some operator fees and taxes.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Tuesday that it is filing a lawsuit to block the Minnesota government from banning prediction markets within the state. The move comes after Governor Tim Walz signed a law, beginning in August 1, that would make it a crime to operate, host, or promote a prediction market platform.
A legislation in New York is pushing sportsbooks to adopt a rule that would protect bettors on any prop markets affected by injury within the playing time of the game. A 11414, introduced by Assemblymember Jordan Wright, would require sportsbooks to void bets involving injured or withdrawn players instead of grading them as losses.
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) is facing possible legal action from the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) around its proposed affordability checks. A letter from BGC Chief Executive Grainne Hurst has outlined how the introduction of affordability checks could be open to legal challenge.
Brazil has expanded its betting restrictions under Novo Desenrola Brasil to include student debt renegotiation participants
South Africa’s Gauteng Gambling Board has dismissed CEO Dr Karabo Mbele following a forensic investigation into alleged misconduct
Unregulated online gambling reached $5.9 trillion in global wagering value in 2025, according to new
