Author: Scott Long

Endorphina secures UAE gaming license

8 June 2026 at 7:27am UTC-4
Casino software provider Endorphina Limited has been granted a gaming-related vendor license by the United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority ...

Hong Kong police warn of offshore betting during World Cup

8 June 2026 at 7:17am UTC-4
Hong Kong police have warned that football fans who use overseas betting sites could be in violation of local gambling laws, even if the platforms are legally registered in other ...
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UAE’s first licensed sportsbook launches ahead of World Cup

8 June 2026 at 7:10am UTC-4
Residents of the United Arab Emirates can place legal wagers on the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament through the country’s only licensed sports betting platform, Play971. The ...

New York online sports betting revenue plummets in May

6 June 2026 at 11:29am UTC-4
Winnings for New York State’s online sports books plunged 18% in May, as hold slipped to 9.6%. Books won $204.2 million on handle of $2.1 billion, down 8% from 2025. FanDuel ...

Kambi extends partnership with Desert Diamond Casino in Arizona

1 June 2026 at 11:04am UTC-4
Kambi Group on Monday announced it has agreed a long-term extension to its partnership with Desert Diamond Casino, an enterprise of the Tohono O’odham Nation. Kambi will ...

PAGCOR tightens anti-money laundering rules

1 June 2026 at 7:32am UTC-4
Philippine gambling regulator PAGCOR has updated its regulatory framework to expand its anti-money laundering network to include banks and e-wallet providers. In a memorandum ...
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Thai authorities block gambling websites ahead of FIFA World Cup

1 June 2026 at 7:25am UTC-4
Police in Thailand have increased efforts to combat igaming ahead of the FIFA World Cup, with a particular focus on football wagering websites and gambling-related social media ...

DigiPlus names Ping Chen as President

1 June 2026 at 7:19am UTC-4
Philippine gambling company DigiPlus has appointed Ping Chen as President, replacing Andy Tsui, who has stepped down after serving as President and Director for more than four ...
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Digiplus joins PAGCOR for responsible gambling campaign

1 June 2026 at 7:09am UTC-4
An official associated with the Philippine gambling company Digiplus has confirmed that the group has partnered with the Philippine gambling regulator PAGCOR for a responsible ...

83% of US bettors open to crypto deposits, Paysafe study says

1 June 2026 at 7:02am UTC-4
Research from online payments company Paysafe has found growing interest among US sports bettors in using cryptocurrency to fund online wagering accounts. According to the ...

Missouri sportsbooks hold tightly in April

29 May 2026 at 5:05pm UTC-4
Sports betting providers in Missouri rang up US$273.4 million in wagers in April and US$33.5 million in revenue. That translated to a hold rate of 12.3%. Players received ...

FanDuel makes last-minute attempt at Rhode Island market expansion

29 May 2026 at 7:41am UTC-4
FanDuel is seeking to expand Rhode Island’s online sports betting market from its two-operator limit. FanDuel is backing a bill introduced in February by Rep. Matthew Dawson ...

Kalshi sues Minnesota to block prediction market ban

29 May 2026 at 7:35am UTC-4
Kalshi has sued Minnesota, challenging legislation that bans prediction markets from operating or being advertised in the state. The bill, SF 3432, was signed by Minnesota Gov ...

Ontario government reviewing rise in sports betting and gambling advertisements

29 May 2026 at 7:30am UTC-4
Ontario’s government said it is reviewing the increase in sports betting and gambling advertisements after rejecting proposed legislation that aimed to ban igaming commercials ...

Australian government faces backlash over gambling advertising measures

29 May 2026 at 7:24am UTC-4
Australia’s federal government has faced criticism from gambling reform advocates for what they call its “timid” response to the 2023 Murphy parliamentary inquiry into ...