Lawmakers Push Facial Recognition Age Checks for Sports Betting & Prediction Markets
Americans wagered approximately $160 billion on sports betting last year, generating roughly $16 billion in industry revenue. For this reason, lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation requiring facial recognition technology for age verification on all sportsbook platforms. The proposed bill addresses growing concerns about underage gambling More...
Arizona Announces Limited Sports Betting Licenses, Only 10 Available
Arizona sports betting is expanding with a new licensing opportunity as the Arizona Department of Gaming opens applications for 10 limited event wagering operator licenses. The application window begins on August More...
UK Gambling Sponsorship Ban Targets Unlicensed Online Operators in Sports
The UK gambling sponsorship ban on unlicensed operators aims to close a regulatory gap that has persisted for nearly two decades. Approximately 40 per cent of Premier League clubs had sponsorship or advertising More...
The 20th International Gaming Awards Open for Nominations
The International Gaming Awards (IGA) is proud to announce that nominations are now officially open for its landmark 20th Annual International Gaming Awards, celebrating two decades of recognising excellence and More...
Indonesia Blocks 3.7 Million Illegal Gambling Sites in Massive Crackdown
Indonesia illegal gambling sites have faced an unprecedented enforcement campaign, with authorities blocking approximately 3.7 million websites and online content since late 2024. The crackdown extends beyond digital More...
World Cup Drives $100 Million Surge in Tennessee Sports Betting
Tennessee sports betting defied conventional market patterns by posting record-breaking numbers during June 2026, traditionally the slowest betting month of the year. Bettors wagered more than $460 million on sports More...
Illinois Sports Betting Handle Drops 10% in May
Illinois sports betting handle dropped 10% in May, the decline represents part of an ongoing trend affecting the state’s sports betting landscape. The May figures raised questions about market sustainability More...
Rank Group Raises Profit Guidance on Digital Growth, Gaming Machines Surge
The Rank Group has upgraded its profit guidance for the year ending June 2026, as strong performance across digital operations and gaming machines drives financial results beyond market expectations. The casino More...
Rio Sports Betting Ban Blocks Ads in Public Spaces
The Rio sports betting ban marks a significant regulatory shift as the city becomes the first Brazilian state capital to prohibit gambling advertisements in public spaces, from Monday 13th July. The decree specifically More...
Gibraltar Unveils Dedicated Prediction Markets Regulation Framework
Gibraltar has become the first jurisdiction worldwide to launch a standalone regulatory framework dedicated to the prediction markets sector, marking a significant milestone for the industry. The move holds particular More...
