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AGA Illegal Gambling Report 2026: Unregulated Market Hits $53.9 Billion
The AGA illegal gambling report 2026 shows the unregulated market has grown sharply since the trade group’s last full study. The American Gaming Association found unregulated gaming devices, offshore sportsbooks, and illegal online casinos now generate an estimated 53.9 billion dollars in annual revenue. That activity costs states more than 15 billion dollars in lost […]
Read moreKalshi Nevada Settlement 2026: Prediction Market Agrees to Exit by August
The Kalshi Nevada settlement 2026 closes a long legal fight. Kalshi agreed to block Nevada residents from its sports, entertainment, and election markets. The company must comply by August 12 or start paying steep daily fines. Kalshi Nevada Settlement 2026: The Terms Explained Kalshi will implement a multi-source geofencing system through vendor GeoComply. The Nevada […]
Read moreAustria Gambling Reform 2026: Monopoly Ends for Competitive Licenses
Austria gambling reform 2026 plans mark the end of a decades-old online monopoly. The government has agreed to overhaul the country’s gambling laws. The reform replaces a single-operator system with unlimited competitive licensing. Any provider meeting strict requirements can now apply. Austria Gambling Reform 2026: What the New License Requires Applicants must maintain functioning anti-money […]
Read moreNew Jersey Sweepstakes Ban 2026: Bill Heads to Governor After 34-5 Senate Vote
New Jersey Sweepstakes Ban 2026 legislation cleared its final legislative hurdle this week. The state Senate passed Assembly Bill A5447 by a 34-5 vote. The Assembly had already approved it 69-10 back in June. Governor Phil Murphy must now decide whether to sign or veto the measure. If enacted, the law would outlaw sweepstakes casinos […]
Read moreIllinois Responsible Gambling 2026: Pritzker Signs New Protections Into Law
Illinois responsible gambling 2026 protections took effect immediately after Governor JB Pritzker signed the bill on July 24. The new law strengthens the state’s approach to preventing, identifying, and treating gambling-related harm. Illinois joins a growing list of states expanding player-protection rules this year. Illinois Responsible Gambling 2026: What the Law Changes The legislation expands […]
Read morePrediction Market Lobbying 2026: Kalshi and Casino Industry Ramp Up Congress Spending
Prediction market lobbying 2026 spending is on pace to set a new yearly record. Kalshi alone spent $990,000 on direct lobbying during the first half of the year. That figure already sits just below its full-year 2025 total. Meanwhile, traditional casino and gaming groups are ramping up their own spending to fight back. Prediction Market […]
Read moreEU Illegal Gambling Revenue 2026: Losses Hit 22.9 Billion Euros
EU illegal gambling revenue 2026 losses reached a striking figure this month. A new European Casino Association report found unlicensed online gambling cost EU member states 22.9 billion euros in lost tax revenue. The illegal market targeting European players grew to 91.6 billion euros in 2025, up roughly 14 percent year over year. Regulators call […]
Read moreUK Sports Data Piracy 2026: Peer’s Criminal Penalty Push Fails
UK sports data piracy 2026 became the center of a House of Lords fight this month. Lord Don Foster of Bath pushed amendments to the Sporting Events Bill during its report stage on July 15. He wanted unlicensed use of sports betting data treated as a criminal offense. Ministers ultimately rejected the proposal. UK Sports […]
Read moreUK Gambling Commission 2026: Fines Will Now Flow to Treasury
UK Gambling Commission 2026 fines will now flow straight into the government’s general treasury fund. The regulator confirmed the change this week. Every future financial settlement paid by an operator will go into the Consolidated Fund instead of gambling-specific projects. The shift ends a long-standing practice of directing penalty money back into the sector. UK […]
Read moreWashington Kalshi Ruling 2026: Judge Blocks Prediction Market
Washington Kalshi ruling 2026 news landed on July 20 when a King County judge blocked the prediction market from operating in the state. Judge John McHale sided with state officials in the case. He found Kalshi likely runs an illegal, unlicensed betting operation. The order takes effect immediately. Washington Kalshi Ruling 2026: What the Court […]
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