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Oregon Bill Looks to Shake-Up State Lottery Regulation

By Oliver Rink Mar 19, 2025

The Oregon House Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection has passed a bill that seeks to alter the state’s lottery regulations. House Bill 3115 aims to reduce lottery fraud, prevent tax exploitation, and provide

Social Casino VGW Ordered to Cease and Desist in Maryland

By Jo Montague Mar 18, 2025

Virtual Gaming Worlds has been ordered to shut down its online casino sites in Maryland by the state’s gaming regulator. The company which claims to be a social casino operator has been informed by the Maryland

GRAI CEO: “We’ll Use the Full Toolkit” to Protect Irish Gamblers

By Sheldon Muchmore Mar 18, 2025

The Chief Executive Officer of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has outlined that the new organization intends to use the “fool toolkit” at its disposal to ensure the Irish public is protected

Tax Authority in Brazil Calls for Stricter Gambling Taxation to Deter Betting

By Mihaela Kirilova Mar 18, 2025

In Brazil, the Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) on Bets heard from the Special Secretary of the Federal Revenue Service (RFB) last week. Robinson Sakyama Barreirinhas used his time to advocate for stricter tax

High 5 Games Faces Over 1,000 Criminal Charges for Illegal Gambling in Connecticut

By Oliver Rink Mar 18, 2025

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) has suspended High 5 Games’ online gaming service provider license (OGSP) and is pressing over 1,000 criminal charges against it. The suspension order issued

Robinhood to Offer Sports Event Contracts Nationwide, Could Pave The Way For Crypto 

By Oliver Rink Mar 18, 2025

Robinhood has announced the launch of a prediction markets hub that will offer events contracts on economics, politics, culture, and, notably, sports. The prediction markets hub, and corresponding contracts will be

Underdog Fantasy Exits New York After $17.5M Settlement with Gaming Commission

By Oliver Rink Mar 17, 2025

Underdog Fantasy will leave the state of New York after reaching a settlement with the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC). The settlement concerns operating unpermitted interactive fantasy sports (IFS) contests

Hawaii Sports Betting Bill Gains Momentum, But Key Questions Remain

By Oliver Rink Mar 17, 2025

Hawaii has moved a step closer to legalizing online sports betting after House Bill 1308 passed its latest vote. HB 1308 was voted unanimously through the joint Senate committee, although four of the nine votes cast

Ohio Lawmakers Push Back Against Governor DeWine’s 40% Sports Betting Tax Plan

By Oliver Rink Mar 17, 2025

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s proposal to double the tax rate on legalized sports betting may be axed from the budget plans by members of his own party. House Finance Committee Chair Brian Stewart has voiced opposition

Swedish Gambling Authority Bans Crypto Casino GG.Bet for Unlicensed Operations

By Sheldon Muchmore Mar 14, 2025

The Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) has ordered ASG 360 Services Limited, the operator of crypto casino GG.Bet to stop offering services in the country. Spelinspektionen initiated an investigation into