Tag: Regulators

Kalshi sues New York regulators over event contracts rules

28 October 2025 at 9:44am UTC-4
Prediction market Kalshi filed a lawsuit against the New York State Gaming Commission on Monday, challenging its regulatory authority over prediction markets. Kalshi’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Curaçao Prime Minister Pisas steps in to oversee gambling regulator

14 October 2025 at 7:49am UTC-4
Prime Minister of Curaçao, Gilmar Pisas, has assumed control of the Curaçao Gaming Authority following the resignation of its board of commissioners in mid-September. The ...

Philippine government honors PAGCOR for PHP12.7 billion contribution to treasury

10 October 2025 at 7:05am UTC-4
Philippine gambling regulator PAGCOR has received a certificate of recognition from the country’s department of finance for remitting PHP12.7 billion in dividends to the ...