Regulatory news

Lawmakers in the US state of Michigan are considering a new bill that aims to formally legalise the kind of casual betting contests that its sponsor says

A new survey in Thailand has revealed the massive popularity of claw crane machines among children and young adults, sparking fresh debate about youth

The regulated sports betting industry in Canada is facing a significant legislative threat, after a bill was introduced in the Senate that aims to ban all

In one of its most significant enforcement actions to date, the European Commission has imposed a €2.95 billion fine on Google for systematically abusing its

The casino industry in the Philippines is facing a major new investigation from the country's financial intelligence unit, the Anti-Money Laundering Council

Australia's regulated gambling industry is bracing for a significant tightening of the rules, as the federal government prepares to tackle two of the sector's

Sweden's gambling authority, Spelinspektionen, has continued its enforcement campaign against the black market, issuing direct prohibition orders against two

The gambling regulator in Curacao has published new guidelines that will require all its licensed operators to establish and maintain a genuine physical

The first week of the United Kingdom's new, tougher gambling advertising regime has concluded, and its impact is already being felt across the industry. The

Sweden's gambling authority, Spelinspektionen, has continued its crackdown on the black market, issuing prohibition orders against two more companies, Bitx

California is on the verge of outlawing online sweepstakes casinos after the state Senate passed Assembly Bill 831 with a unanimous and bipartisan 31-0 vote.

The Scottish Government has officially backed a plan to outlaw greyhound racing, throwing its weight behind a private member's bill that will now almost