Gambling regulation news from around the world. We track the laws, court rulings, licensing decisions, and enforcement actions that decide where and how online casinos and sportsbooks can operate. This is the beat where the biggest decisions in the industry are made, and we cover it as it happens.
The British Horseracing Authority has expressed disappointment after the Gambling Commission dismissed concerns about its engagement with the racing industry during the implementation of affordability checks, despite evidence showing a two-month communication gap.
Online Casino Groups has released a detailed evaluation examining seven of the most significant gambling licensing jurisdictions in the international online casino market, analyzing how regulatory frameworks affect market access, compliance costs, and operator strategy.
Japan’s Supreme Court has formally requested a parliamentary commission to initiate dismissal proceedings against a district judge indicted on charges of habitual gambling through an online casino site, marking a rare move by the judiciary to expel one of its own members.
Myanmar authorities have arrested 777 people suspected of running online scam and illegal gambling operations during a major raid in Myawaddy Township, Kayin State, seizing computers, phones and satellite equipment allegedly used in the operations.