2 May 2026
The state of New York is taking cryptocurrency exchanges Coinbase and Gemini Titan to court after uncovering what Attorney General Letitia James believes amounts to illegal gambling. A statement by the Office of the New York State Attorney General said: “Illegal operations expose New Yorkers to serious financial and personal risk.
The UK government faces stronger pressure to tighten gambling advertising rules ahead of a parliamentary debate. MPs and campaigners say current controls do not go far enough.
Arizona has asked a federal court to pause part of its case against Kalshi while it waits for a Ninth Circuit ruling. The move could shape how the dispute over prediction markets proceeds.
A new poll conducted by NBC News Decision Desk shines a light on the prevailing attitudes of the American public towards prediction markets, with just 30% of the general population having not heard of the financial instrument.
Australia’s communications regulator has blocked 19 more illegal gambling sites. The move brings the total number of blocked sites to 1,640.
Jamaica has approved regulations to move forward with casino resort development. The decision activates a long-delayed legal framework for gaming.
Google removed 270.7 million gambling and gaming ads in 2025, highlighting ongoing enforcement activity. The category remains one of the largest in ad compliance.
Wicked Games has secured a Swedish B2B licence, allowing it to supply content to licensed operators. The approval marks a step into a regulated iGaming market.
PAGCOR has retained its ISO 9001:2015 certification after passing its latest recertification audit. The certification remains valid until March 2029, subject to future surveillance audits.
Brazil’s regulated betting market is facing stronger political pressure after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva backed a possible ban on online betting. The sector is also dealing with tax concerns and illegal competition.
