22 May 2026
Lawmakers in Ohio are moving to ban credit cards from sports betting in a bid to clamp down on gambling harms arising in its population. A draft rule proposed by Governor Mike DeWine’s administration and put forward by the Ohio Casino Commission reads: “remove credit cards as a permissible funding source for a deposit-enable account”
Oklahoma’s latest sports betting proposal has stalled after a Senate vote rejected House Bill 1047. Tribal rights and gambling concerns remain central barriers.
Democratic lawmakers have pressured sportsbooks and prediction markets over advertising aimed at young adults. The inquiry seeks data on user demographics, revenue and marketing practices.
Cambodia has cut its 2026 growth forecast as a cyber-fraud crackdown disrupts scam-linked sectors including casinos, real estate and consumer spending. The enforcement drive is reshaping parts of the economy.
In a bumper month for sports betting in New York in April, operators reported $2.165 billion in wagers. The Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) was $244.1 million, up 27% from the same period last year. Thanks to the country-wide high 51% tax rate on revenue, $124.1 million was contributed to the public purse.
A bill to increase a sports betting tax in Michigan, put forward by Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer, has been ignored by lawmakers in the latest state budget. Some analysts have been surprised by the move, given the Senate remains under democratic control. However, the $88.1 billion budget was passed without including the bill.
Colombia has opened consultation on new responsible gambling rules for online lottery and chance operators. The draft would add stricter player protection requirements.
Colombia’s gambling sector has transferred about $1.07 billion to the subsidized healthcare system since Gustavo Petro took office in 2022. The figures come as tax pressure and illegal gambling remain live issues for the market.
Ontario has fined Arrise Solutions and Relax Gaming after their casino games were found on unregulated gambling sites accessible in the province. The regulator said licensed suppliers must control where their content appears.
The KSA reported more than 4,600 illegal gambling ads to Meta after finding unlicensed promotions on Facebook and Instagram in April. The regulator says social media remains a key route for offshore operators targeting Dutch users.
