Tennessee's House Bill 1885 aims to shut down online sweepstakes casinos, clarifying their status as illegal gambling under state law and enhancing enforcement efforts.

Alberta is preparing to open its online gambling market to private operators, following a model similar to Ontario’s. With new rules on licensing, taxation, advertising, and player protection, the province is targeting a full commercial launch in 2026 while aiming to curb unregulated offshore gambling.

LCB Awards 2025 announced winners across eight categories and wrapped up its annual community voting contest with $6,000 in prizes during the January 15 livestream.

Alabama sees over 40 lawsuits against sweepstakes casinos as legal pressures rise and operators defend their business models in a restrictive gambling state.

With voting concluded, the LCB Awards 2025 move forward as the official shortlists are published across eight categories ahead of the live January announcement.

The Curaçao Gaming Authority has confirmed that gambling operators whose provisional licences are nearing expiration will be allowed to continue operating while regulatory assessments remain unfinished.

Tennessee ordered nearly forty sweepstakes casinos to stop operating, ruling their dual-currency gaming models illegal under state gambling and consumer laws.

A proposed ban on credit card gambling forms part of New Zealand’s plan to legalise online casinos while reducing debt-related gambling harm.

Greek authorities step up enforcement against illegal online gambling, blocking 11,000 sites and preparing legal and technical measures to strengthen market oversight.

Finland’s parliament has approved gambling reform that ends online monopolies, sets a March 2026 licensing start, and launches a competitive market by 2027.

The Supreme Court has delayed reviewing India’s real-money gaming ban, as industry groups warn of continued business and job losses.

Senate Bill 5935 becomes law as New York’s governor signs the statewide sweepstakes casino ban, prompting rapid responses and new bills in several jurisdictions.