US sportsbooks reported historic betting activity during the 2026 World Cup final, with operators setting new records across soccer markets.

New Zealand begins its online casino licensing process, setting capital, disclosure and application rules ahead of licence auctions and a 2027 market launch.

Online casino payment updates rarely feel like front-page material, but they become more relevant when they sit beside live dealer growth.

Alberta’s regulated iGaming market launched with 22 live websites, new player safeguards, revenue rules and dozens of additional brands approved to enter.

Germany’s revised slot rules introduce age-based limits, allowing eligible adults to qualify for stakes of up to €5 per spin after 90 days on licensed sites.

UKGC confirms staged Financial Risk Assessments using credit data to identify gambling-related financial risks while limiting unnecessary checks.

Ohio's HB 971 would end online sports betting, limit legal wager types, restrict gambling ads and introduce new player protections statewide.

Austria has opened consultation on a draft gambling reform that replaces the monopoly model with licensing rules and adds stricter enforcement measures for operators and payments.

Betfred will pause its Irish online betting operations from 30 June as Ireland introduces new GRAI licensing rules under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 starting 1 July.

Nine European regulators coordinate World Cup oversight of prediction markets, focusing on licensing gaps, consumer protection risks and cross-border enforcement.

Finland's proposed 2027 gambling rules include an autoplay ban, slot stake limits, loss caps, and mandatory player reminders across gambling products.

Dutch officials propose sweeping gambling reforms that would ban advertising and bonuses while tightening player protection measures.