Author: Hannah Gannagé-Stewart
Trump nominates crypto regulator Michael Selig to lead Commodity Futures Trading Commission
28 October 2025 at 9:24am UTC-4
US President Donald Trump has nominated lawyer and crypto adviser Michael Selig to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Selig currently serves as Chief Counsel for ...
RubyPlay increases US presence with Ocean Casino partnership
28 October 2025 at 8:39am UTC-4
Online casino game developer RubyPlay has expanded its presence in the US via a collaboration with Ocean Casino Resort’s online platform, betOcean.com, in New Jersey.
The ...
Missouri lawsuit targets Stake.us alongside Drake and Adin Ross
28 October 2025 at 8:10am UTC-4
A lawsuit filed in Jackson County Circuit Court in Missouri yesterday has accused Stake.us of running an illegal online casino targeting Missouri residents.
The complaint also ...
South Korean police bust $15 million illegal gambling rings run from converted internet cafés
28 October 2025 at 7:46am UTC-4
South Korean police in the city of Jeju have dismantled an organized crime network running illegal online gambling operations aimed at teenagers and seafarers.
According to the ...
DraftKings acquires Railbird Technologies
24 October 2025 at 8:25am UTC-4
DraftKings is moving toward entry in prediction markets, having announced the acquisition of Railbird Technologies and its wholly owned subsidiary, Railbird Exchange, a federally ...
Philippines Department of Finance calls for gambling health warnings
24 October 2025 at 8:13am UTC-4
The Philippine Department of Finance has called for the introduction of health warnings to tackle the problem of online gambling addiction.
During a hearing of the House ...
College athletes to be allowed to bet on pro sports after landmark rule change
24 October 2025 at 7:40am UTC-4
NCAA athletes and staff will be allowed to bet on professional sports following a rule change that will take effect on November 1.
On October 22, the Division II and Division ...
PAGCOR revenue drops 49% after e-wallet delinking bank directive
24 October 2025 at 7:31am UTC-4
Philippine gambling regulator PAGCOR has reported a 49% drop in revenue after the removal of online gambling features from popular e-wallet platforms in August.
PAGCOR ...
Indian Supreme Court seeks government input on plea to ban online gambling
24 October 2025 at 7:23am UTC-4
India’s Supreme Court has asked the central government to respond to a public interest litigation that seeks a nationwide ban on online gambling platforms operating under the ...
Auckland cricket clubs fear funding loss under New Zealand’s proposed online gambling bill
24 October 2025 at 6:55am UTC-4
The Auckland Cricket Association has warned that New Zealand’s proposed Online Casino Gambling Bill could cut off crucial funding for community sport, threatening the future of ...
NHL signs multi-year deals with Kalshi and Polymarket
24 October 2025 at 5:41am UTC-4
The NHL has signed multi-year partnerships with prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket.
The deal, announced on Wednesday, gives both Kalshi and Polymarket access to the NHL ...
Bangladesh to shut portals running betting ads immediately
23 October 2025 at 7:36am UTC-4
Bangladeshi media portals found displaying betting advertisements or unsafe content will be closed immediately and without advance warning.
Special Assistant to the Chief ...
Philippine regulator boosts data privacy with National Privacy Commission partnership
23 October 2025 at 7:24am UTC-4
Philippine gambling regulator PAGCOR has partnered with the National Privacy Commission to strengthen data protection and regulatory services across the country’s regulated ...
Australian lawmakers call for inquiry into the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission
23 October 2025 at 7:11am UTC-4
Lawmakers in Australia’s Northern Territory have called for a parliamentary inquiry into the laws governing the territory's online gambling regulator after growing concerns over ...
Playtech rejects Evolution’s ‘smear campaign’ allegation
23 October 2025 at 6:48am UTC-4
Playtech has released a statement denying accusations made by rival game developer Evolution that it organized a smear campaign to damage the latter’s reputation and business ...
