Gambling News
New 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 […]
Read moreNetherlands Gambling Tax 2026: Hike Falls Far Short of Target
Netherlands gambling tax 2026 figures disappointed officials this week. The Ministry of Finance and the Kansspelautoriteit released a joint review. The gambling tax rate rose to 37.8 percent on January 1. However, the increase generated only a fraction of the revenue regulators expected. Netherlands Gambling Tax 2026: Why Revenue Missed Projections Officials expected the 2025 […]
Read moreDraftKings Multi-State Poker 2026: Michigan Network Expands
DraftKings multi-state poker 2026 expansion is now live. Michigan players can compete against opponents in Pennsylvania and New Jersey through one shared player pool. The Michigan Gaming Control Board confirmed the launch after approving the network on July 13. DraftKings Multi-State Poker 2026: How the Network Works Michigan joined the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement back […]
Read moreMinnesota Illegal Gambling Crackdown 2026: AG Targets 14 Operators
Minnesota illegal gambling crackdown 2026 efforts are ramping up under Attorney General Keith Ellison. His office sent cease-and-desist letters to 14 operators running unlicensed online gambling sites. The letters warn that continued operation may violate state consumer-protection law. It marks one of Minnesota’s most direct enforcement actions this year. Minnesota Illegal Gambling Crackdown 2026: What […]
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