Sweden proposes a broad ban on credit-funded gambling, aiming to block card use and loans for betting and reduce player debt by April 2026.

Connecticut Senate approves SB 1235 to ban online sweepstakes casinos and expand legal gaming options, including sports betting and interstate agreements.

Finland plans to end Veikkaus’s online monopoly by 2026, launching a licensing system for private operators with full market rollout expected in 2027.

Japan moves closer to banning online casinos as its lower house passes a bill targeting illegal gambling sites and related promotions, with stricter penalties ahead.

Germany’s GGL clarifies that only state-licensed table games and GGL-approved slots are legal, urging players to avoid unlicensed casinos using misleading terms.

Tennessee cracks down on BetOnline for illegal betting. Offshore operator must exit by June 16 or face fines of up to $25,000 per illegal wager.

Montana becomes the first U.S. state to ban online sweepstakes gambling, with strict felony penalties and industry backlash over the law’s broad wording.

German court restricts GGL’s authority to impose IP blocks, prompting a pivot to host-based enforcement and accelerating calls for updated gambling laws.

Ontario restructures its iGaming system by separating iGO from AGCO, aiming to improve governance, eliminate oversight conflicts, and support market agility.

In 2024, U.S. commercial gaming hit a record $72 billion in revenue, marking a 7.5% increase from 2023, driven by iGaming and mobile sports betting. The growth spanned 28 states, with North Carolina and Vermont contributing to the surge following the launch of mobile sports betting. The industry also generated...

The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) highlights the impact of the black market on gambling monopolies in Canada. Paul Burns, CGA President, pointed out that for over 25 years, unregulated iGaming has made monopoly models obsolete. Alberta's new iGaming Act sets the stage for a regulated market by 2026, following...

Dutch lawmakers push for stricter ad rules, but Google insists its whitelist system already limits exposure to unlicensed gambling operators.