Tag: Regulation
Sri Lanka to establish Gambling Regulatory Authority by June 2026
22 October 2025 at 5:33am UTC-4
Sri Lanka’s new gambling regulator, the Gambling Regulatory Authority, is expected to be established and fully operational by 20 June 2026.
Sri Lanka’s Chair of the ...
Massachusetts Gaming Commission considers new rules for sports betting VIP programs
21 October 2025 at 2:25am UTC-4
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chair Jordan Maynard has floated a change to current regulations that allow sportsbooks to engage in “predatory practices” through VIP programs ...
Guyana to tighten gambling laws amid social concerns
20 October 2025 at 7:31am UTC-4
The Guyanese government is preparing to introduce tougher regulations and higher taxes on gambling amid growing concern from religious and public health organizations over its ...
Kalshi’s expansion triggers concern among US geolocation firms
20 October 2025 at 7:25am UTC-4
Prediction market platfom Kalshi is causing unease among US geolocation providers that enforce location-based compliance for online betting companies, according to Sportico ...
CME Group prepares sports-linked contracts to rival Kalshi and Polymarket
20 October 2025 at 7:15am UTC-4
Chicago-based derivatives exchange CME Group plans to launch financial contracts linked to sports events and economic indicators before the end of the year, competing with ...
Australian media regulator blocks seven illegal online gambling sites
17 October 2025 at 8:25am UTC-4
Australian media and communications regulator, the Australian Communications and Media Authority, has directed internet service providers to block access to another seven online ...
Kraken eyes prediction market launch with acquisition of CFTC-licensed Small Exchange
17 October 2025 at 6:53am UTC-4
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has confirmed its US$100 million acquisition of Commodity Futures Trading Commission-licensed contract market Small Exchange signals an interest in ...
Nevada Gaming Control Board warns licensees that sports event contracts are wagers
17 October 2025 at 6:28am UTC-4
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has circulated a notice to licensees clarifying that it regards sports event contracts as wagers.
Sent on Wednesday, Notice 2025-77 acknowledged ...
Sport Otago CEO hopes New Zealand Government will amend gambling bill
13 October 2025 at 7:47am UTC-4
Sport Otago CEO James Nation hopes the New Zealand government will amend its proposed igaming bill.
The bill, which the government is expected to decide on in mid-November ...
Keno added to licensing regime in Colombia
10 October 2025 at 6:31am UTC-4
Colombia’s gambling regulator, Coljuegos, has awarded a concession for lottery game Keno, which is expected to generate more than COP485 billion for the country’s healthcare ...
