17 March 2026
Greece’s bioethics advisory body urged tighter rules to reduce youth exposure to online betting.
Kalshi filed a federal lawsuit in Iowa seeking to block potential enforcement against sports-linked event contracts.
Texas primary results have left Las Vegas Sands facing a steeper path to legalize destination casinos in the state. The latest losses show political spending still has not changed the balance in Austin.
Washington state lawmakers appear to be softening their stance on college sports betting after passing the Sports Wagering Integrity Act, which now heads to governor Bob Ferguson for consideration. The bill will also allow tribes to accept mobile sports bets from any licensed sportsbook operating in the state.
The Dutch Ksa fined Novatech €24.846m for unlicensed online gambling via Qbet and 55Bet, alongside a separate fine against Fortaprime.
Mauritius’ gambling regulator ordered Bet 593 Ltd to suspend betting operations as a suspected money laundering investigation moved to the Financial Crimes Commission.
An Ohio judge denied Kalshi’s injunction request over sports event contracts, diverging from a Tennessee ruling that granted relief.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) revealed an advisory on Thursday as the authority aims to lay out a regulatory path forward for prediction markets. They have published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM), an early-stage regulatory document that asks the public for input before the agency drafts a formal proposal.
U.S. lawmakers have introduced legislation that would direct more than $100 million annually toward research, prevention and treatment for problem gambling. The Providing Opportunities for Individuals in Need of Treatment and Support (POINTS) Act of 2026 was introduced by Rep. Erin Houchin in Indiana.
The Netherlands regulator has imposed a record-breaking fine on the operator Novatech after it was found to have run illegal gambling sites and breaking anti-money laundering (AML) rules. A massive fine of more than €24 million was leveled at the company, which Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) argued could have been more.
